Greater Omaha Chamber: It's Not Always Racist....But Sometimes It Is

Press release from the Greater Omaha Chamber:

9/1/2021

When:   Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Time:  11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Where:  Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Presenters:  Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar

"It's Not Always Racist....But Sometimes It Is"

"Be Present. Listen. Embrace Difference. Through Discomfort and Humor"

Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar will join us to discuss their best-selling book, ‘You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey:  Crazy Stories About Racism.’

Emmy Nominated Amber Ruffin is an American comedian, television host, writer, actress, author, and playwright. She hosts her own late-night talk show titled The Amber Ruffin Show on NBC and Peacock. She has been a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014. When she joined the show, she became the first black woman to write for a late-night network talk show in the U.S. In January 2021, she co-authored a book with her sister, Lacey Lamar, which was placed on the NY Times Best Seller List. Lacey Lamar has worked in the healthcare and human service field for more than twenty-five years, thirteen of those working with troubled youth in her community. Lacey lives in Nebraska and volunteers her time in the local community.

Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar will jumpstart the program with excerpts from their book followed by breakout sessions led by local HR committee members. Session discussions will encompass bias and microaggressions; internal inclusion versus external presence; and workforce insight and improvements.  Ruffin and Lamar will bring the program full circle with final thoughts and a book signing to conclude the day.

Opening with Amber and Lacey

Session Topic #1:  Bias/Microaggressions (30 mins)

Moderator:  Stephen Gutierrez-Sager, Salon Centric

Session Topic #2:  Internal Inclusion vs. External Presence (30 mins)

Moderator:  Sarah Walker, Creighton University

Session Topic #3:  High-Level:  Workforce - What is Not Being Addressed; Where to Start/Improve (30 mins)

Moderators:  Jillian Davis, Omaha Performing Arts and Michelle Homme, OPPD

Conclusion and book signing with Amber and Lacey

REGISTRATION

In-person registration will include a boxed lunch, coffee, tea and water.  Select your box lunch option during checkout.

Registration cancellation to receive a refund or change to in-person or virtual is Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5pm CST.  Registration deadline is Thursday, October 28, 2021.

>>>Registration will open September 1, 2021

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