Suggested Training

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The curriculum on this topic varies widely. Look for major elements of the work that are hands-on, active and engaging activities that are participatory and account for varied learning styles. Ask trainers to talk you through how they will work with your staff of color in the learning process so that the curriculum isn’t always geared towards white learners.   

You can expect to hear about these topics:  

• Basics such as definitions  

• Historical timeline of oppression and current context  

• Understanding bias  

• White privilege/fragility [decentering whiteness]  

• Internalized racism  

• Anti-Blackness  

• Intersectionality  

• Restorative Justice, Healing, Reconciliation, Reparation  

• Nonviolent Communication  

• Strength-based language  

• Culture, people, policies/procedures  

• Dismantling white supremacy/dominant culture 

• Inclusionary practice 

• Implicit bias training  

• History of racism 

• How to be an ally/accomplice for racial justice and the difference between the two 

• Building a shared language 

• Managing and investing in staff of color (professional development plans) 

• Board engagement around racial equity 

• Policies, practices & organizational analysis 

• Inclusive communications 

• Microaggressions 

• Community building with communities of color 

• Cultural curiosity – how to foster a genuine care and understanding of other cultural values 

• Intercultural communications – how to connect and communicate cross-culturally 

• Detour spotting – spotting the ways in which dominant groups avoid the hard work 

• Launching and supporting an equity team 

• Employee coaching 

• Benefits and values around DEI work, including how values can unite us