Project Sun & My Piece of the Puzzle

My Piece of the Puzzle is an introductory program to create shared language, knowledge, and experiences related to systemic racism through the lens of three affinity groups: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and White/Caucasian.

  • Identify the different spaces where racism lives and name our piece in each of those
  • Recognize challenges and learn tools on how to amplify voices and promote healing

This is a four week, 2 hour workshop that runs from October 21, 2021 to November 11, 2021. It is a collaborative effort between Project Sun and the Grow Center, and will be facilitated by Robert Bushey and Shannon Swilley.

Stony Road Podcast

Political Violence and the Complexity of Legacy – Stony Road

This episode examines the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk through the lens of equity, diversity and inclusion. Whatever his legacy may be, we denounce political violence and his murder earlier this month. We explore how communities committed to equity and inclusion may respond to this tragedy even when his views may have challenged those very principles.  
  1. Political Violence and the Complexity of Legacy
  2. The Memphis Five and the National Civil Rights Museum
  3. A Conversation about Christian Nationalism
  4. White Male Supremacy and the Empire with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale Part 2
  5. White Male Supremacy and the Empire with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale Part 1

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet come to the place for which our people sighed?

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON

About Shannon

Shannon Swilley has worked in public education for 15 years. During this time he taught high school African American history, and Western Civilization as an adjunct professor at ONU. Currently he works as a principal at a local junior high school and manages various projects that impact equity in our community.

Get In Touch

stonyroad@cccbourbonnais.com

(815) 939-4433

About Robert

Robert Bushey (he/him/his) has served as an ordained minister, anti-racism trainer, and activist with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for 30 years. He is a native of Kankakee County and currently Co-Minister of Central Christian Church. He consults and engages with several local nonprofits and activists who work to build an equitable community in our midst.