Understanding Racism

Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Online
Start Dates: Scheduled based on organizational needs

The Understanding Racism Module provides trainers with the knowledge and tools to deliver impactful training sessions on racism. The series explores the difference between prejudice and racism, provides historical context, and equips trainers with the skills to recognize and address the impact of racism on individuals and organizations.

What You Will Gain

Upon completion of this workshop series, our trainers will be equipped to:

✓ Understand the nuanced difference between prejudice and racism, unraveling their operation in society and institutions.

✓ Recognize and identify the profound impact of racism on individuals and organizations.

✓ Develop actionable strategies for addressing racism in the workplace, fostering a more inclusive environment.

✓ Become a co-conspirator, empowered to create meaningful change in their communities.

Who is This For?

The Understanding Racism Certification is designed for:

Trainers and Educators: Those passionate about fostering inclusive spaces and equipped with the responsibility of educating others on racism.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Professionals: Individuals working in DEI roles seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills to address racism effectively.

Leaders and Managers: Decision-makers committed to cultivating diverse and equitable workplace environments, ready to lead by example.

Community Advocates: Activists and community leaders aiming to bring about positive change by addressing racism at its core.

Human Resources Professionals: HR specialists looking to integrate anti-racism initiatives into the fabric of their organizations.

Anyone Committed to Change: Individuals from various backgrounds who recognize the importance of combatting racism and aspire to be part of the solution.

Skills Emphasized

  • Analysis

  • Critical Thinking

  • Cultural Competency

  • Facilitation

  • Inclusive Training

Key Stages & Milestones

Week 0: Pre-Work: Engage in self-paced online instruction, completing essential preparatory materials.

Week 1: Live Instructional Session: Join a dynamic live session, delving into key concepts and nuances.

Week 2: Self-Paced Online Instruction: Engage in reflection activities, additional resources, and preparatory materials.

Weeks 3, 5, and 7: Live Instructional Sessions: Delve deeper into understanding racism, analyzing its impact, and exploring strategies.

Weeks 4 and 6: Self-Paced Online Instruction: Deepen your understanding and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

Week 8: Certification: Complete the certification process, including post-work activities, assessments, and a review of key learnings.

Digital Credential Overview

Understanding Racism Certification signifies a trainer's comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding racism. This certification empowers trainers with in-depth knowledge and refined skills to navigate and lead impactful conversations on the origins, impact, and strategies for fostering equity in addressing racism.

As part of this certification journey, trainers have the unique opportunity to earn up to seven distinguished micro-credentials:

Historical Context of Racism
Systems of Racial Oppression
Unconscious Bias Awareness
Analyzing Structural Racism
Recognizing Institutional Discrimination
Promoting Racial Equity
Facilitating Healing and Repair

Course Requirements

To earn the Understanding Racism Digital Credential, trainers will:

  1. Participate in all components of the Understanding Racism Module, including workshops, discussions, assessments, and activities.

  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical context, impact, and various forms of racism through successful completion of module assessments.

  3. Develop and facilitate a training session on racism that incorporates key concepts, strategies, and insights gained from the module.

  4. Submit a reflection detailing personal growth, insights gained, and plans for applying the acquired knowledge and skills in anti-racism training.

Instructor

Dr. Kiara Butler

Dr. Kiara Butler is a distinguished advocate and educator in the realm of anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her journey, originating from Jackson, Mississippi, has been marked by her fearless advocacy as a Black, same-gender-loving woman from the Deep South. Dr. Butler, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, possesses a wealth of knowledge from her extensive academic background, including a Doctorate of Education degree. Her passion for social justice led to the:

  • founding of Diversity Talks in 2017, a non-profit focused on empowering youth to lead anti-racism training for educators.

  • creation of the PERM Framework, a revolutionized approach to cultural competency, offering a comprehensive and practical tool for assessment.

Required Materials

Each enrolled trainer will gain access to an extensive range of resources and tools, specifically curated to enrich their learning experience and empower them as effective anti-racism facilitators. These valuable resources and tools include:

  • This handbook serves as an in depth guide for trainers, offering practical tips, strategies, and best practices for facilitating inclusive and equitable training sessions. It provides insights into creating safe spaces, managing difficult conversations, and navigating potential challenges during anti-racism workshops.

  • This handbook focuses on transforming organizations into more inclusive and anti-racist spaces. It provides practical guidance on integrating anti-racism principles into policies, procedures, and practices, fostering DEI, using the PERM Cultural Competence Framework and Seven Pillars for Reimagining Your Organization.

  • Our content specific handbooks delve into each module of the Anti-Racism Certification Program, offering in-depth knowledge, resources, and exercises tailored to specific topics. These handbooks provide trainers with a deeper understanding of the core concepts covered in each module and offer additional resources to enrich their training sessions.

  • Terms & Conditions: The Fine Print to an Anti-Racist Society is the first book of its kind. Regardless of racial and cultural background, it provides readers with two guided resources and one interactive experience designed for personal and collective accountability in hopes of creating an anti-racist society.

  • Our anti-racism glossary provides an exhaustive list of key terms and definitions commonly used in anti-racism discourse. This resource assures that trainers have a shared understanding of terminology, promoting effective communication and informed discussions during training sessions.

  • As part of our commitment to ongoing learning and development, each trainer enrolled in our program will gain access to our exclusive online resource library. This library is a curated collection of articles, research papers, case studies, and multimedia content, providing trainers with a wealth of additional materials to deepen their understanding of anti-racism concepts and stay updated on emerging trends.

Cost Information

Understanding Racism Certification is tailored to meet individual learning needs and circumstances. Prices may vary based on specific requirements and situations. For personalized cost details or to discuss your unique learning needs, please feel free to contact us. We're committed to making our program accessible to everyone, and our team is ready to assist you in finding the best solution for your anti-racism training journey.