ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
We currently offer two public workshops:
Level 1. White People Confronting Racism, which is a weekend workshop. Stay tuned for 2023 workshop dates! Check back by the end of October for next year’s workshop schedule.
Level 2. Confronting White Supremacy, which is a four-month, cohort training series for those who’ve completed Level 1. Coming Feb 3, 4, 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6. Registration coming soon!
In-house workshops and consulting. We also can adapt workshops to bring in-house for organizations, congregations, or other intact groups. Reach out to whitesconfrontingracism@gmail.com if you are interested in having us facilitate a workshop tailored for your organization.
ABOUT THE LEVEL 1 WHITE PEOPLE CONFRONTING RACISM (WPCR)
This weekend workshop is for white people who want to challenge the racism around them — and in their own heads and hearts — and who are searching for a way to strengthen their work for racial justice. It’s for white folks who already do anti-racism work but want to develop their skills and deepen their approach. And it’s for white folks who want a better understanding of how white privilege and racism operate in society and inside of them.
The workshop costs $100-$750, sliding scale based ability to pay— no one is turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships are available upon request.
ONLINE WORKSHOP FEES:
| If your income is… | Under $15,000 |
$15,001 – $35,000 | $35,001 – $55,000 | $55,001 – $75,000 | over $75,000 | |
| You Pay… | $100 | $200 | $400 | $600 | $700 |
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP FEES (includes daily meals, covid tests, etc):
| If your income is… | Under $15,000 |
$15,001 – $35,000 | $35,001 – $55,000 | $55,001 – $75,000 | over $75,000 | |
| You Pay… | $100 | $250 | $450 | $650 | $750 |
Scholarships are available – email whitesconfrontingracism@gmail.com for more information or to request further scholarship.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
- “What a breath of fresh air.”
- “Great progression from feelings to history to internal/self to group to system level to fears to real actions.”
- “I learned that I don’t need to let white guilt keep me from addressing racism or utilizing my white privilege for the good.”
- “Good balance of serious focus and lightheartedness and fun.”
- “I finally saw the importance/value of taking small, tangible steps.”
- “I found a ready, willing, and friendly group of people representing a fairly diverse set of backgrounds.”
- “I came in without knowing what I didn’t know, and am leaving with awareness and humility, and coming to terms with my upbringing.”
ABOUT THE LEVEL 2. CONFRONTING WHITE SUPREMACY
This cohort-based training series is for graduates of White People Confronting Racism who are ready to deepen their racial justice work.
The series continues learning and development for white people who attended the 3-day White People Confronting Racism workshop, who want to challenge the racism around them — and in their own heads and hearts — and who are searching for a way to strengthen their work for racial justice. It’s for white folks who already do anti-racism work but want to further develop their skills and deepen their approach. And it’s for white folks who want to take action based on their understanding of how white privilege and racism operate in society and inside of them. (For more on origins of WPCR, see HistoryTab)
In a non-judgmental, supportive setting, participants will…
Continue to build the necessary confidence and skill to address racism through action; deepen their understanding of how racism functions and what their role in it is; engage in somatic exploration of their internalized white supremacy and barriers to working on it; practice their skills in being accountable allies to Black, Indigenous and People of Color and working in coalitions; strengthen their capacity for interrupting racist situations; prepare to effectively support other white people doing racial justice work; and build a concrete action plan that includes a racial justice project of their choosing.
After the initial three (3) day workshops, participants will attend three 6-hour follow up Saturdays over the next 3 months, with reading and “homework” in between. These will support participants’ implementation of their action plans which will include fundraising for BIPOC-led organizations and/or contributing to local racial justice work in accountable ways. We estimate 1.5-2 hours per week for homework. Follow-up sessions will also feature reflection, problem solving, additional skill-building and accountability.
TRAINING SESSION HOURS
Full participation, each day and for the full time, is required. We do not allow partial attendance. This workshop is open to those who have completed the White People Confronting Racism (WPCR) workshop.
- First weekend – Friday 1:00-6:00pm EST, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm EST, Sunday 9:00am-3:30pm EST
- Three (3) Monthly Follow-up Sessions from 9:00am – 3:30pm EST
Each day includes a one (1) hour break for lunch and more breaks throughout the session. Times above are in Eastern Time. Convert to your own time zone.
REGISTRATION FEES
This training series costs $400 – $1,500, sliding scale based on income & ability to pay – no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships are available upon request.
| If your income is… | Under $15,000 |
$15,001 – $35,000 | $35,001 – $55,000 | $55,001 – $75,000 | over $75,000 | |
| You Pay… | $400 | $500 | $900 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
Email whitesconfrontingracism@gmail.com if you have any questions.