Even the most well intentioned people can inadvertently uphold white supremacy. In this session, we’ll explore ways in which white supremacy manifests and is perpetuated, as well as ways to address it.

Cydney Wallace has made tremendous sacrifices in the name of racial justice, devoting her time and energy to fight for police accountability. Cydney sits on the board of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) and was a co-founder of Kol Or, JCUA’s Jews of Color Caucus. She volunteers on JCUA’s Police Accountability and Grassroots Alliance Police Accountability campaigns. Cydney created content for and facilitated JCUA’s first ever Racial Justice Training for members and the Congregation Partner Racial Justice Training. She attends coalition and committee meetings, speaks at events, and helps educate the public about JCUA’s important campaigns. Cydney is an alum of the Avodah Justice Fellowship, an impactful and diverse community of people who are passionate about exploring justice, Jewish life, and the powerful intersections between the two. She enjoys attending Beth Shalom B’Nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation with her husband and four children.