Living in communities with diverse residents and identities conflict will surely arise. But recognizing ways to minimize unconscious biases can keep miscommunication to a minimum and allow people to speak to each other. Rather than at one another.
Recently the Baraga County Sheriff Office shared details of an upcoming event, that people can learn from and about recognizing unconscious biases. The Confronting Unconscious Bias program is sponsored by TRIAD and presented by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, will be led by guest speaker Alfredo Hernandez. During the program Hernandez will share with attendees what unconscious bias is, and how it impacts intention, reputation, and relationships. Unconscious bias happens when we are quick to judge a situation, person, or action, and can be influenced by an individual’s background, personal experiences, and cultural environment. Everyone can benefit from learning how uncurious bias works, and how to recognize how it may affect relationships with others such as co-workers, friends or family, or friends you have not met yet.
The program will be free for TRIAD members. Organizers do suggest a ten-dollar donation during registration. The program will take place at the Ojibwa Resort Hotel in the conference rooms. Registration will begin at 830 am, with the program starting at 9am on September 24th.
Learn more about Confronting Unconscious Bias in Baraga County online.
