Identity, Race and "Whiteness" :: 3-Part Training/Dialogue Series 2
Following the success of Series 1 in July 2020, the second Identity, Race and "Whiteness" lab series will focus inquiry internally (within oneself), relationally (between us) and culturally (in relation to social systems). Participants will be guided inward to self-reflect, and outward to dialogue and listen.
Sundays, October 4-18 2020
11am-1pm PDTVirtual on Zoom
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Core Questions:
What is “Whiteness”?How does it live within us?How does white privilege perpetuate systemic racism?What is our responsibility in dismantling racism?How do we move towards co-liberation for all people?
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Sessions:
Where have we come from? Sunday, October 4 – 11am-1pm PDTWhere are we now? Sunday, October 11 – 11am-1pm PDTWhere are we going? Sunday, October 18 – 11am-1pm PDT
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Our collective human identity is experiencing a seismic shift as more people of white heritage recognize the horrendous effects of centuries of racism in America. Accountability, equity and justice are imperative – and hinge as much on transformational change within our psyches as on systemic structural change within our social institutions. Indeed, the internal and the external depend on each other. What will it take to turn this tanker?
People who have lived with the privilege of whiteness must catch up and consciously understand its adversarial construction. This work requires rigorous and reflexive somatic and cognitive process in order to initiate transformational change towards anti-racist action, genuine solidarity with the Black community, and alignment with human co-liberation.
In alignment with these values, 10% of all proceeds generated from this series will be donated to Youth Justice Coalition.
PeoplesLab – Dorit Cypis’ multi-pronged initiative offers procedural, pragmatic and sensorial tools for personal and social change. Drawing on decades of practice in art, conflict mediation, education and social activation, PeoplesLab is designed to help participants uncover the social, physical and psychological blind spots that inhibit honest relations and responsive leadership.
PeoplesLab applies Tools of Engagement – a unique training curriculum developed over decades – to frame identity as a catalyst for equitable and generative action towards justice for all. Explore PeoplesLab.us for more information on consulting, training and mediation.
