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White people: stand up
a week of action against racism
Racism and white supremacy, these aren't fun topics to discuss. But we can't avoid it any longer. Every day we stay silent, every day we look the other way, every day we don't take action, people suffer and lives are lost. White people, it is time for you to stand up and own up to the system created by us, for us, and maintained by us, at the expense of people of color. Are you ready?
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Schedule of Events
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Monday
5/18/20
Take your stand
Are you making the commitment to stand up against racism? Are you making the commitment to become an ally?
Allyship means standing with, and advocating for, marginalized groups that you do not belong to. Allyship is not about your personal convenience or receiving recognition for your actions, it is about using your voice and every tool at your disposal to advance equity and social justice. Share your commitment to allyship on your social media platforms. Click the button below for everything you need to make your allyship commitment post (png image, hashtags, and script).
TUesday
5/19/20
Call out racism
This is the day for you to call elected officials and ask them what they are doing to end racism and racial violence. You can utilize the scripts provided, focusing on different issues of racism that may be impacting your community, or you can create your own. Links to access contact information for state and federal officials are provided. For city officials, you can access contact information by visiting the website for your city hall, or calling your city hall and requesting contact with your Mayor's office or your city council representative.
wednesday
5/20/20
Learn: Anti-Racism Training part 1
What does it mean to be anti-racist?
Part 1 of Anti-Racism Training will explore that question, and will unpack the relationship between historical events, institutional frameworks, the ideology of white supremacy, and how those things come together to construct the social norms, stereotypes, and bias which inform our perception and behavior.
Free for the general public.
$30 for CEUs (all 3 modules).
Facilitated by the Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso-
a project of the Borderland Rainbow Center
thursday
5/21/20
reflect: Anti-racism training part 2
Identity, personal bias, white privilege, and prejudice. These are concepts that are not easy to talk about, and often bring up strong feelings, including anger, guilt, and denial. In part 2 of Anti-Racism Training, we are going to unpack them, reflect on how they impact you, and give you the tools to start making changes.
Free for the general public.
$30 for CEUs (all 3 modules).
Facilitated by the Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso-a project of the Borderland Rainbow Center.
Friday
5/22/20
Evolve: ANti-Racism training part 3
Becoming an Anti-Racist Ally is a big step, and it is not a one-time decision. Being an ally means making decisions every day about whether you will stand up, or stay silent.
In part 3 of Anti-Racism Training we will discuss how to be an ally, knowing when to step up and when to step back, tone policing, emotional labor, how to have difficult conversations, and how your decisions to become and anti-racist ally can impact your outlook on the world and your relationships.
Free for the general public.
$30 for CEUs. (all 3 modules)
Facilitated by the Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso-a project of the Borderland Rainbow Center.
sunday
5/24/20
Put Your money where your mouth is
Give a closer look to minority race authors, scientists, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Look at organizations that fight for racial justice and donate to them. Find people of color owned businesses and become a customer. Expand and enrich your experience in life by stepping out of your bubble. This list of suggestions can help.