Anti-Black Racism Professional Development Series
The Anti-Black Racism Professional Development Series is a
collaborative initiative of the Department of Human Resources and
the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility. The series
has been designed to enhance awareness and understanding about
anti-Black racism, how to address it and how to be an ally. The
series will foster dialogue, encourage reflexibility, challenge
misconceptions and leverage the participant’s lived experiences.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Understanding Whiteness, Privilege and Being an Active Ally
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only. The link to join the webinar will be e-mailed prior to the session.
This session will explore the concepts of whiteness and privilege, how these get manifested and how they contribute to anti-Black racism. It will also highlight what it means to be an ally working against anti-Black racism and explore strategies/approaches to challenge racism and make our campus more respectful and equitable for all people.
This session will explore the concepts of whiteness and privilege, how these get manifested and how they contribute to anti-Black racism. It will also highlight what it means to be an ally working against anti-Black racism and explore strategies/approaches to challenge racism and make our campus more respectful and equitable for all people.