This workshop focuses primarily on discussions that lead to action, not open dialogue or racist healing work. Moreover, while major organizational changes or movement training strategies in which discussions on racial justice could be conducted are important, we have no place in this workshop to immerse ourselves deeply in these strategies. (Adapted by: Singleton, G. E., Linton, C. (2006). Courageous conversations about race: A field leader to get justice in schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.) There is no "quick fix," no to-do list or solution to the complex problems of racism and injustice. We will not solve racism within our organization or, even today, within our group. That is why we must commit to an ongoing dialogue and a common path of growth. As warriors of justice, whether we lead a process, whether we are in a process or if we are the person who puts our foot in their mouths, we must be able to direct our thoughts and feelings before we act. Talking about race, racism and injustice is often uncomfortable. The identification and unpacking of our own identity groups and the different levels of privilege associated with them are even more unpleasant.
To have honest and meaningful conversations about race and injustice, we ask participants to accept that they feel some discomfort. Examples of group standards include: respecting confidentiality, using "I" statements rather than "You" statements, focusing on actions and effects rather than assumptions and intentions, listening fully but consistently, allowing disagreements, appreciating returns instead of becoming defensive, and always respecting each other. LEARNING OUTCOMES This workshop provides an understanding of the role that plays a role in the work of racial justice and to study the "who," "what" and "how" of moderation. At the end of this workshop: in our leadership work, knowledge of structural racism and understanding the difference between "inclusion" and "justice" are one thing; Helping people talk about it is another. The workshop will deepen your skills to do so precisely, in virtual environments and in person. Looking for new ways to help people who are different from each other talk about racism and then find out what they can do together? Have you ever led a group and been stopped in your marks by a comment or a person`s question? ATELIER FOCUS This workshop focuses on five practices, in our opinion, essential to the conduct of racial justice: discussions about race can be difficult and divisive, agree on a few agreements before starting the conversation. Allow your students to generate their own standards, accept and hold each other to account.