Unpacking Heritage: Reflecting on Identity and Privilege with Tunji Offeyi

blame, offering potential for transformative insight. Participants will examine how historical dynamics inform present-day social structures, including the development of the white middle class, immigrant experiences (e.g. Irish, Italians, Eastern Europeans), and the systemic oppression faced by African Americans and Indigenous peoples. The session promotes respectful cultural engagement, empathy, and historical literacy—avoiding appropriation while encouraging understanding. Ideal for those seeking nuanced perspectives, this workshop fosters reflection and dialogue to effectively navigate heritage and social responsibility.

What we’ll explore

• Understanding historical context: Insights into how historical privilege, systemic oppression, and immigration have influenced contemporary class structures and social dynamics.
• Respectful cultural engagement: Strategies for engaging with cultural narratives thoughtfully, avoiding appropriation, and building genuine connections.
• Empathy and historical literacy: Tools for exploring identity and privilege with awareness, enabling meaningful reflection on societal inequalities.