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SUMMARY:Anti-racism Action Network Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn inspiration into action? You are invited to our official Anti-racism Action Network Kickoff! \nMonday\, January 26\n7pm – 8:30pm EST\nVia Zoom\nFree \nThis 90-minute virtual gathering is designed to get you connected and working immediately: \n\nFind Your Place: Hear an uplifting message from Cathryn Stout\, ‘03.\nTry Out a Collective: Jump into a breakout room to explore a collective of interest and contribute to its immediate plans—no commitment required.\nConnect Joyfully: Participate in a “Joy Show & Tell” activity to recharge your spirit and connect with fellow alums. Led by Mijha Butcher Godfrey ’98. \n\nAdvance registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you!
URL:https://wrji.org/event/anti-racism-action-network-kickoff/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism
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SUMMARY:Skill Building for Allies: A 3-part series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 8 pm – 9:30 pm E \nTickets for Session III: Disrupting Racism $30 still available \nAs a person with white privilege\, do you want to cause less harm in your interactions with People of the Global Majority (PGM)? As a person of color\, are you seeking to work more effectively with other BIPOC and white allies?  \nFrom the personal to the systemic\, we are called upon to grow and develop our ability to notice\, disrupt and collaborate to end racism. These three interconnected programs will offer increasingly intensive investigations of the skills needed to become effective anti-racism activists. \n  \n \nCOMPLETED Session I: Recognizing Microaggressions –  Wednesday\, April 24 \nThrough presentation and discussion\, we will define microaggressions and explore the kinds of harm regularly experienced by members of oppressed groups\, whether from individuals or systems\, intentional or not. Participants will probe the factors that prevent us from recognizing and addressing microaggressions when we encounter them and identify some of the skills we need to intervene when we witness microaggressions and apologize when we commit them ourselves. \nFacilitated by Tyree Oredein ‘98 and Polly Talen ’77. \n  \n COMPLETED Session II: Effective and Respectful Allyship – Wednesday\, May 8 \nThis session explores effective allyship in anti-racism work\, both personal and systemic. Some questions we will explore – as an alum with white privilege\, what is your role in dismantling white supremacy; as a PGM\, how can you strengthen allyship with other PGM and improve your experience of working in alliance with white folks?  \nWe will explore some of the capabilities of effective anti-racist such as – how to negotiate roles with humility and respect\, how to support and advocate when a PGM ally is being disrespected\, and how to center the lived experience of oppression and remain open to learning. \nFacilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Jessica Strauss ’77. \n  \nSession III: Disrupting Racism – May 22nd \nThis interactive experience offers both people with white privilege and PGM a brave space to practice intervening in episodes of racism\, whether personal or institutional\, to support those being harmed\, and to learn the art of constructive feedback. Through role-playing\, participants will address all-too-common racist remarks and practices\, whether intentional or not. Hone your skills in collaboration with those who support your effectiveness. This is a practice session you will want to experience more than once! \nFacilitated by a team of experienced professionals and trained volunteers. \nThese sessions are offered as a progressive series\, and we encourage you to participate in all three interactive programs. However\, if you have attended one of the programs before\, or have covered similar material in a different setting\, you are welcome to register for sessions individually.  \nNote that perspectives and training methodologies differ\, and you may benefit from participating in a session even if you are familiar with the concepts. If you have questions about your readiness for a particular session\, please reach out to the Executive Coordinator at ExecutiveLead@wrji.org. \nWRJI is a non-profit organization. We offer professional compensation to our facilitators; some provide the service pro bono. Your fee for this workshop covers the cost of providing these services. If you wish to contribute to help support the participation of others\, we are pleased to accept your donation. If the cost is an obstacle to your participation\, please contact the Executive Coordinator at ExecutiveLead@wrji.org to request a reduced price or complementary registration.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/skill-building-for-allies-a-3-part-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism,Effective and Respectful Allyship
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SUMMARY:Session III: Disrupting Racism
DESCRIPTION:This interactive experience offers both people with white privilege and PGM a brave space to practice intervening in episodes of racism\, whether personal or institutional\, to support those being harmed\, and to learn the art of constructive feedback. Through role-playing\, participants will address all-too-common racist remarks and practices\, whether intentional or not. Hone your skills in collaboration with those who support your effectiveness. This is a practice session you will want to experience more than once! \nFacilitated by a team of experienced professionals and trained volunteers. \n 
URL:https://wrji.org/event/session-iii-disrupting-racism/
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism
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SUMMARY:Understanding Microaggressions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 90-minute workshop on recognizing and working through microaggressions. If you want to cause less harm in your interactions with People of the Global Majority (PGM)\,  this workshop might be just the next right step in your anti-racism journey. This workshop will be led by Polly Talen ’77 from the WRJI team.  \nThrough interactive learning we will: \n\nDefine microaggressions and key related terms\nCreate better awareness of a range of common microaggressions and their impact on PGM\nInterrupt and address microaggressions\nProbe factors that prevent us from talking about and addressing microaggressions\nDevelop skills and tools we can use when the initiator or bystander of a microaggression\n\n  \nWhile all Wellesley alums are welcome\, those who have participated in a WRJI “Conversations on Race” session and identify as having white privilege are most likely to benefit.  \nUnderstanding Microaggressions is one of WRJI’s several sessions focused on anti-racism skill-building for white alums. Others include How to be a Better Ally and Interrupting Racism. \nAdvance registration is required. Please register by Wednesday\, November 29. \n 
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LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism
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