Call for Discussion Facilitators


  • The Ronald E. Hall Conference on Colorism Committee is opening a Call for Discussion Facilitators. We are interested in receiving applications from colorism subject matter experts to facilitate deep dive discussions on the colorism topics noted in the table below. The most intriguing conference sessions will be the “deep dive” discussion sessions where participants will hold lively, respectful and engaging discussions about specific colorism topics. Sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. Open discussion session topics, dates and times are noted below.

  • Facilitator Responsibilities

  • • Ensure that all participant voices are heard, discussions are respectful, engaging, and offer the opportunity
  • for shared perspectives.
  • • Remain neutral, be profssional, confident and knowledgeable about the colorism deep dive topics.
  • • Develop a discussion outline and include thought-provoking and open-ended questions.
  • • Guide discussion sessions.
  • • Encourage all attendees to participate.
  • • Keep discussions moving forward in a meaningful manner.
  • • Ensure a safe discussion environment.
  • • Ensure time is managed carefully, with plenty of time for discussion.
  • • Participate in two pre-conference Discussion Facilitator conference calls.
  • • Write and submit a summary of the discussion sessions, noting key discussion points.


  • We encourage applications from students, faculty, and other professionals. Upon receipt of applications, we will contact applicants to schedule a short interview.

  • Thank you for your interest.

  • Deadline: July 10 2023
  • Click the link below to complete and submit an application.

  • Discussion Facilitator Application: Discussion Facilitator Application


Discussion ID
Discussion Topic
Date
Time (CST)
Discussion 1-D
Colorism in Indian Communities
August 17, 2023
1:35 pm - 2:50 pm
Discussion 2-C
Colorism in Healthcare
August 18, 2023
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Discussion 2-D
Women of Color, Standards of Beauty, Skin Bleaching and Colorism
August 18, 2023
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Discussion 4-B
Colorism in Film/Movies and Social Media
August 18, 2023
2:05 pm - 3:30 pm
Discussion 4-C
Colorism in Criminal Justice and Policing
August 18, 2023
2:05 pm - 3:30 pm
Discussion 4-D
Men of Color and Colorism
August 18, 2023
2:05 pm - 3:05 pm