Dr Dickens joined us tonight to talk about Implicit Bias.

Highlights of the event:

• The ways implicit bias become part of us through our identities and in-groups
• Implicit vs explicit bias 
• How intersectionality interacts with implicit bias
• How the IAT test often doesn't accurately measure implicit bias
• Why most corporate trainings for implicit bias isn't enough
• What we need to do to begin meaningful change

Purchase access to the event recording by emailing Hello@transformingprivilege.com

Join us in December for the fabulous Dr Lulu! 

More info and tickets

Transformation in Action: September 6th at 6pm PT

Antesa Jensen    

Emotional Intelligence Expert

The 7 Layers of Listening: How to listen with your heart

Antesa is a Tedx Copenhagen and Tedx RushU speaker and an expert in the domain of Emotional Intelligence. She teaches honest, kind and compassionate communication styles that deepen connection.

We need to learn our history, anti-racism concepts and understand the impacts of racism and othering in this society. We also need to learn the skills of relating beyond our reactive responses so we can connect with one another. Listening with our hearts is key.

This is an interactive event. It will be recorded for future viewing.

TICKETS

Transformation in Action 2021 Calendar

Join us first Mondays of each month in 2021, @ 6pm PT

October 4: Dr. Danielle Dickens
The Power of Perception – The truth about implicit bias

November 1: Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone
The Happy Antiracist

December 6: Dr. Lulu
The intersectionality of race and LGBTQAI+ identity for children

More information and tickets

White Tears/Brown Scars - How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad

This group is a deep dive into the history of white supremacy as wielded by white women in colonial America, Canada, and Australia. If you have wondered how patriarchy is woven into white supremacy or how tears can be considered manipulation, this is the group for you. If you've thought that you've understood oppression because you are in a group that is often othered, this group is for you.

This group will be meeting on Thursdays at 5:30pm PT and there are 3 spots left.

More  information and registration

9/6 Transformation in Action: Antesa Jensen - The 7 Layers of       Listening: How to listen with your heart
9/13      Me and White Supremacy Discussion Group - Racial Stereotypes
9/15      Me and White Supremacy Discussion Group- Racial Stereotypes
9/16      White Tears/Brown Scars Discussion Group - Introduction and Chapter 1
9/27      Me and White Supremacy Discussion Group- Cultural Appropriation
9/29      Me and White Supremacy Discussion Group- Cultural Appropriation
10/4      Transformation in Action: Dr. Danielle Dickens - The Power of Perception       – The truth about implicit bias

9/8 Othering And Belonging Institute Built to Thrive       Conference. Keynote john a powell
9/11      Afro Camp in Olympia WA
9/24      Racial Ethnic and Ethno-Religious Stratification conference
9/25      Youth conversations on race and social justice

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Transformation in Action welcomes Antesa Jensen September 6th at 6pm PT! 

Antesa will be talking about listening, one of the most important skills we need to be actively anti-racist. The 7 Layers of Listening: how to listen with your heart.

Antesa is a Tedx Copenhagen and Tedx RushU speaker and an expert in the domain of Emotional Intelligence.  She teaches honest, kind and compassionate communication styles that deepen connection. 

We need to learn our history, anti-racism concepts and understand the impacts of racism and othering in this society.  We also need to learn the skills of relating beyond our reactive responses so we can connect with one another. Listening with our hearts is at the top of that list.

Antesa has generously donated her time and will not be compensated for this speaking engagement. Proceeds of this event will go to BIPOC speaking fees and BIPOC coaching fees. Please read our statement of financial accountability for more information. 

More information and tickets

White Tears/Brown Scars - How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad

This group is a deep dive into the history of white supremacy as wielded by white women in colonial America, Canada, and Australia.

If you have wondered how patriarchy is woven into white supremacy or how tears can be considered manipulation, this is the group for you. Or if you've thought that you've understood oppression because you are in a group that is often othered, you'll see how intersectionality and status within oppressed groups works to uphold white supremacy. We hope you'll join us. 

ANDREA WHITCHER-JOHNSTONE Transforming Privilege Coach in Residence will be coaching this group!

8 sessions starting later in September. Only 2 spots left! Register today!

More information and registration

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FEATURED EVENT IN AUGUST

Transformation in Action
August 2nd at 6pm PT

Talisa Lavarry
Author of Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague

MICROAGGRESSIONS: NOT AS SMALL AS THEY SEEM

While they might seem subtle or small, they are harmful and violent. When endured over years, they can cause trauma. Talisa Lavarry will talk about microaggressions in a workplace context, but this guidance can be applied to all interpersonal exchanges.

You need to see her live! This event will not be recorded for future viewing.

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transformation-in-action-featuring-talisa-lavarry-tickets-157367768231

Join us first Mondays of each month in 2021, @ 6pm PT

September 6: Antesa Jensen
The 7 layers of listening and how to hear with your heart

October 4: Dr. Danielle Dickens
The Power of Perception – The truth about implicit bias

November 1: Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone
The Happy Antiracist

December 6: Dr. Lulu
The intersectionality of race and LGBTQAI+ identity for children

FEES
$10-$25 per event (sliding scale fee based on your ability)
Speaker series fees compensate BIPOC speakers/discussion group coaches. White speakers have generously donated their time.

MORE INFORMATION and TICKETS
https://transformingprivilege.com/transformation-in-action
More about the speaker’s subjects, their bios and where to purchase tickets.

White Tears/Brown Scars - How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad

This group is a deep dive into the history of white supremacy as wielded by white women in colonial America, Canada, and Australia.

If you have wondered how patriarchy is woven into white supremacy or how tears can be considered manipulation, this is the group for you.

If you've thought that you've understood oppression because you are in a group that is often othered, this group is for you.

Every other Friday at 4pm PT for 8 sessions starting later in September.

More information and registration:
https://transformingprivilege.com/discussion-groups

8/2 Transformation in Action: Talisa Lavarry - Microaggressions: Not as small as they seem
8/9 Me and White Supremacy Monday discussion group - Color Blindness
8/11 Me and White Supremacy Wednesday discussion group - Color Blindness
8/23 Me and White Supremacy Monday discussion group - Anti-Blackness against Black Me, Women and Children
8/25 Me and White Supremacy Wednesday discussion group - Anti-Blackness against Black Me, Women and Children

Discussion Groups info
Transformation in Action info

OTHER EVENTS

8/28 NAAM’s next Descendants Series program - a virtual afternoon with Arthur McFarlane, II, the Great Grandson of W.E.B. Dubois.

Transforming Privilege believes that personal anti-racism work is the path to deeper embodiment of the learning and to making impact in our communities. We have partnered with two coaches to bring you personalized coaching opportunities for your anti-racism journey.

More info on Coaches in Partnership

ANDREA WHITCHER-JOHNSTONE
Transforming Privilege Coach in Residence

Andrea currently coaches the Me and White Supremacy discussion group and is available for personal 1:1 anti-racism coaching. She focuses on mindset shifting and works mainly with white women to become active anti-racists every day. Andrea is a frequent guest speaker and is the headliner for Transformation in Action in November 2021.

TALISA LAVARRY
Transforming Privilege Partner Coach

Talisa works 1:1 and with entire forward-thinking organizations on the importance of inclusion and equity in a workplace setting. She is a frequent guest speaker with Transforming Privilege and is a DEI and anti-racism coach in 1:1 setting for business or workplace focus. Talisa is the headliner for Transformation in Action in August 2021.

Join us in the Transforming Privilege Community space on Facebook to share articles and experiences!

The Transforming Privilege team wishes you a happy and healthy summer.

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TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION on July 5th @ 6pm PT

Amanda J Calhoun MD - Adult/Child Psychiatry Resident at Yale School of Medicine

BEYOND DISCUSSIONS: COMBATING ANTI-BLACK RACISM IN REAL-TIME

Amanda Calhoun MD joined us to talk about hoe to combat anti-Black racism in real time. Her big take-away is silence is complicity.

She suggests we get educated, and then speak up. Saying anything is better than nothing. Practice speaking up.

Get educated and train to fight racism:

• Study the new. 
• Scrutinize the old. 
• Practice.

In the moment:

• Reflect back in a question to the speaker
• Direct them to a resource
• Make a statement
• Arc it up
• Write it up

This event was recorded and viewing is available. Request access.

2021 CALENDAR

Join us first Mondays of each month in 2021, @ 6pm PT

August 2:   Talisa Lavarry – Author of Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague

Microaggressions – Not as small as they seem

September 6:   Antesa Jensen – Emotional Intelligence Expert

The 7 layers of listening and how to hear with your heart

October 4:   Dr. Danielle Dickens – Associate Professor of Psychology, Spelmen   College

The Power of Perception – The truth about implicit bias 

November 1:   Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone – The Antiracist Coach

The Happy Antiracist

December 6:   Dr. Lulu – Pediatrician and Coach to parents of LGBTQIAP children

The intersectionality of race and   LGBTQIAP identity for children

FEES

$10-$25 per event (sliding scale fee based on your ability)

Speaker series fees compensate BIPOC speakers/discussion group coaches. 

White speakers have generously donated their time.

Please note our statement about financial accountability.

MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE TICKETS

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JULY HIGHLIGHT

TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION on July 5th @ 6pm PT

Amanda J Calhoun MD - Adult/Child Psychiatry Resident at Yale School of Medicine

BEYOND DISCUSSIONS: COMBATING ANTI-BLACK RACISM IN REAL-TIME

PURCHASE TICKETS!

Abstract discussions about anti-Black racism are nice, but what do you do in the face of racism? Although some will say there are many resources out there, most focus on conceptual frameworks rather than real-time scenarios. Many people attend anti-racism lectures that focus on “systems” that absolve responsibility, but continue to engage in racist behaviors. Let’s talk about combating racism in real-time. 

This event will be recorded and future viewing will be available to those who purchased tickets.

2021 CALENDAR

Join us first Mondays of each month in 2021, @ 6pm PT

August 2:   Talisa Lavarry – Author of Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague

Microaggressions – Not as small as they seem

September 6:   Antesa Jensen – Emotional Intelligence Expert

The 7 layers of listening and how to hear with your heart

October 4:   Dr. Danielle Dickens – Associate Professor of Psychology, Spelmen   College

The Power of Perception – The truth about implicit bias 

November 1:   Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone – The Antiracist Coach

The Happy Antiracist

December 6:   Dr. Lulu – Pediatrician and Coach to parents of LGBTQIAP children

The intersectionality of race and   LGBTQIAP identity for children

FEES

$10-$25 per event (sliding scale fee based on your ability)

Speaker series fees compensate BIPOC speakers/discussion group coaches. 

White speakers have generously donated their time.

Please note our statement about financial accountability.

MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE  TICKETS

ANTI-RACISM COACHES IN PARTNERSHIP

Transforming Privilege believes that personal anti-racism work is the path to deeper embodiment of the learning and to making impact in our communities.  We have partnered with two coaches to bring you personalized coaching opportunities for your anti-racism journey.  

ANDREA WHITCHER-JOHNSTONE

Transforming Privilege Coach in Residence

Andrea currently coaches the Me and White Supremacy discussion group and is available for personal 1:1 anti-racism coaching. She focuses on mindset shifting and works mainly with white women to become active anti-racists every day. Andrea is a frequent guest speaker and is the headliner for Transformation in Action in November 2021. 

TALISA LAVARRY

Transforming Privilege Partner Coach

Talisa works 1:1 and with entire forward-thinking organizations on the importance of inclusion and equity in a workplace setting. She is a frequent guest speaker with Transforming Privilege and is a DEI and anti-racism coach in 1:1 setting for business or workplace focus. Talisa is the headliner for Transformation in Action in August 2021.

More info on Coaches in Partnership

TRANSFORMING PRIVILEGE EVENTS IN JUNE/JULY

• 7/1 Confessions from Your Token Black discussion group: session 4
• 7/5 Transformation in Action: Amanda J Calhoun MD - How to combat anti-black racism in real time7/12 Me and White Supremacy Monday discussion group - White Silence
• 7/14 Me and White Supremacy Wednesday discussion group - White Silence
• 7/15 Confessions from Your Token Black discussion group: last session!
• 7/26 Me and White Supremacy Monday discussion group - White Solidarity
• 7/28 Me and White Supremacy Wednesday discussion group - White Solidarity
• 8/2 Transformation in Action: Talisa Lavarry - Microaggressions: Not as small as they seem

Discussion Groups info - Register now

Transformation in Action info

OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS IN JUNE

• 7/8 In Partnership with WA Na Wari: “Serious Tings” Wayne Chen in conversation w/ Steve “Urchin” Wilson and special guest Maxine Walters
• 7/15 Exploring the intersections of Antisemitism and Racism
• 7/19 Microaggressions: How Do They Impact the Academic Environment for Health Professional Trainees
• 7/20 Diversity Grand Rounds Lectureship: "Why Racial Justice Matters in Medicine"
• 7/21-22 Multicultural Women's National Conference 

There are many more events on the Events page.  The Events Calendar is updated several times a week, so check back often!

TIP: give the page a moment to pull and load updated events from our database. Then scroll through them with "More Events ->" at the bottom left of the list.

Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18th

The UN invites you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! This is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. 

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JUNE HIGHLIGHT

Announcing the launch of TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION!

This speaker series focuses on the many aspects of our anti-racist daily life - family, work, community, health, friendships, worship - how we take care of each other. We’re gathering experts in a variety of fields, all with extensive knowledge about how to be actively anti-racist.

We are so excited to share with you the 2021 Calendar of speakers, experts in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, social psychology, emotional intelligence, anti-racist coaching and diversity-equity-inclusion!

2021 CALENDAR

Join us first Mondays of each month in 2021, @ 6pm PT

July 5:   Amanda J Calhoun MD – Resident in Adult/Child Psychiatry, Yale Medical School

Beyond discussions: Combating anti-Black racism in real-time

August 2:   Talisa Lavarry – Author of Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague

Microaggressions – Not as small as they seem

September 6:   Antesa Jensen – Emotional Intelligence Expert

The 7 layers of listening and how to hear with your heart

October 4:   Dr. Danielle Dickens – Associate Professor of Psychology, Spelmen   College

The Power of Perception – The truth about implicit bias 

November 1:   Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone – The Antiracist Coach

The Happy Antiracist

December 6:   Dr. Lulu – Pediatrician and Coach to parents of LGBTQIAP children

The intersectionality of race and   LGBTQIAP identity for children

FEES

$10-$25 per event (sliding scale fee based on your ability)

Speaker series fees compensate BIPOC speakers/discussion group coaches. 

White speakers have generously donated their time.

Please note our statement about financial accountability.

MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE  TICKETS

TRANSFORMING PRIVILEGE EVENTS IN JUNE/JULY

• 6/3  Your Token Black Colleague discussion group
• 6/11  Me and White Supremacy series 2 discussion group – Final meeting!
• 6/14  Me and White Supremacy series 3 discussion group
• 6/16  Me and White Supremacy series 3 discussion group
• 6/17 Your Token Black Colleague
• 6/28 Me and White Supremacy series 3 discussion group
• 6/30  Me and White Supremacy series 3 discussion group
• 7/1  Your Token Black Colleague
• 7/5  TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION! Amanda J Calhoun MD

Register now on the Discussion Group page (or reply to this email).

OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS IN JUNE

• 6/3 Moving with the hard questions
• 6/4 and 6/10 Building Racial Equity Training with Race Forward
• 6/11 Bystander training for police violence from Hollaback!
• 6/19 Art for Change – Family series
• 6/19 Unmute  the Voices – radio program

There are many more events on the Events page.  

The Events Calendar is updated several times a week, so check back often!

WHAT WE’RE READING THIS SUMMER

Some of these are being read for the second (and third time), some listened to. Rachel Ricketts reads her audiobook version! Sometimes we really need Rachel in our ear to remind us to be humble. Hoping you find something to feed your soul and challenge a belief system or two this summer!

• Open Veins of Latin America – Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano
• An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
• My Grandmother’s Hands – Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
• White Tears/Brown Scars – How White Feminism Betrays Woman of Color by Ruby Hamad
• Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague – True Stories and Candid Conversations About Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace by Talisa “Tali” Lavarry
• Do Better – Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy by Rachel Ricketts
• You Are Your Best Thing – Vulnerability, Shame, Resilience, and the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown

JUNE IS PRIDE

LGBTQIAP Pride Month occurs in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBTQIAP people have had in the world.

Pride Celebrations on the west coast:

• Seattle Pride
• Portland Pride
• Los Angeles Pride
• San Francisco Pride
• San Diego Pride

About the Stonewall 

• Stonewall Forever
• Stonewall Uprising

About LBGTQIAP lives

• Disclosure
• A Secret love
• Equal
• We Were Here
• The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson 

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We started the new discussion group last night!  Ms Lavarry  joined us for a generous conversation about 

• workplace microaggressions -  White Solidarity is the most difficult for BIPOC in the workplace
• identifying what power and influence we hold to expand cultures and the notion of professionalism
• being curious about the whole story, listening with an open mind and hearing people out as they share concerns about racism in the workplace
• leaders do their best to expand the culture when their own learning is transparent to their organization
• active advocacy closes the gap between perception of performance issues and the reality how many different right ways there are to be successful, but only one dominant "white" way

Meeting every other Thursday until July 29th at 6pm PT.

This is an open group.  Join us for for any session.  Register for the online meeting information!

This group discussion focuses on white supremacy in the workplace and what it takes to be actively anti-racist where you work every day. Reading schedule is posted! 

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NEW DISCUSSION GROUP!

We begin the Your Token Black Colleague group on Thursday May 20th at 6pm PT. 

The group will meet every other Thursday for 5 sessions.

As featured in Forbes Diversity and Inclusion Reads, “Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague” (2020) provides a first-hand account of the discrimination endured by author Tali Lavarry while working for corporations that failed to rise to the occasion of fostering a sustainable work environment for diverse hires. She demonstrates what has to be done to create real solutions that protect and fortify people of color and other marginalized groups.

This group discussion will focus on white supremacy in the workplace and what it takes to be actively anti-racist where you work every day. Reading schedule is posted! 

Register now! 

MAY HIGHLIGHT 

We’re thrilled to welcome Talisa “Tali” Lavarry, author of Your Token Black Colleague to the first session of the discussion group for a Q&A session!

Thursday May 20th at 6pm PT

Tali is a Harvard Business Review Expert, Forbes Contributor and a member of Washington State University’s Foster School of Business Alumni. Before devoting her life to workplace race relations, she worked as a corporate event manager, planning and producing events in the pharmaceutical, government, education, non-profit and tech sectors. 

TRANSFORMING PRIVILEGE EVENTS IN MAY 

· 5/10 Me and White Supremacy Group series 3 (new groups began April 26th) – White Privilege

· 5/14 Me and White Supremacy Group series  2 – Family and Values

· 5/20 Your Token Black Colleague Group Begins!

· 5/24 Me and White Supremacy Group 3 – White Fragility

· 5/28 Me and White Supremacy Group 2 – Losing Privilege

Register now

OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS IN MAY 

· 5/5 Keisha N Blain - historian and essayist in Four Hundred Souls

· 5/12 Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome with Harvard Business Review authors Jodi-Ann Burey and Ruchika Tulshyan

· 5/12 We need to talk about Cancel Culture - hosted by Teveor Noah

· 5/15 Social Justice Education Conference with Dr. Jamila Lyiscott

· 5/17 Bystander intervention training for police violence from Hollaback

· 5/27 Lessons from the Past: Yellow Peril in COVID-19 Times

There are many more events on the Events page.  

It’s updated several times a week, so check back often!

MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN & ISLANDER PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH!

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture.

Additional resources:

· Federal Asian Pacific American Council

· Asia Society

· United States Census Bureau

· National Today

We begin Monday April 26that 7pm PT!

Register!

This discussion group focuses on racism and anti-racism terminology and asks for the commitment of honest and vulnerable self-reflection to dive into our own white supremacy:  where it came from, how we continue that harm, sometimes unknowingly, and how to shift our belief systems and the words and behavior that follow. 

We are intentionally holding this discussion as a closed group in order to create an environment of vulnerability and trust in order to share deeply with each other. 

We will be reading 2 books in this group. Layla Saad’s Me and White Supremacy and the content prompts will guide the focus of our discussions and sharing. We will also be reading Rachel Rickett’s Do Better to understand the emotional content of the work to become aware of our privilege, how to expand our capacity to feel uncomfortable and how to integrate these concepts fully so we are able to shift our old ingrained behavior to conscious intentional action toward racial justice.

Yesterday evening we met the Activist Coach - Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone!

We learned about personal anti-racism coaching and attendees received access to a free private session of their own!

Andrea  is great at digging into what is behind the stories in our heads to get  to the barriers to modifying or changing our belief systems (which she  refers to as mindsets). She doesn't give you all the answers, but she  helps people figure out their own stories and that's powerful and leads  to real integration of change. 

She  was very open and vulnerable with the group, sharing her own journey  and the areas of white supremacy she needed to become aware of in her  own mindset and change for herself.

She  is from South Africa and is a Black woman who lived in apartheid there  for 20 years before immigrating to the US.  She now resides in  Connecticut. She's a scientist. And she's working every day to help  people reform their belief systems to be actively anti-racist. 

Follow Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone on Instagram @the-activist-coach

 A 25 year veteran of a police force, a former president of her own police union. Doesn't know her left hand from her right hand. Doesn’t know the weight of a taser vs the weight of her handgun. Is claiming it's an accident.

Accidents with that many sequential choices, knowing you're being filmed on body cam. Accidents with so much experience. Accidents of leadership. Accidents of training.

This isn't an accident. 

It's the lifetime of white supremacy at work and the systems of privilege for whiteness that exist the day we're all born. The institutional hierarchy of the value of one life and the dehumanization of another life based on skin color. We grow up with it in every part of our lives. Education, work, transportation, medicine, entertainment, access to resources, church, politics, our neighborhoods…

It's as old as the country itself. White supremacy. 

It's preferable to point at the accident, then point at looting. That will soothe your discomfort.  That will allow you the story in your head that it's not your fault. But here's the thing. We all allow these systems and institutions to exist.  We all allow these officers to go on without judgement to harm and kill other human beings. We all own all this. And we need to talk about how we contribute to this problem. Own our privilege and use it to fundamentally change the rules to reflect equity.
What will we do about it? How will we change the next outcome? What will our impact be? How will we stop feeling overwhelmed and start acting with love? When will equity matter more than our comfort?

What are we going to do differently now?

We're hosting Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone - The Activist Coach!
Thursday, April 15th at 5pm PT

Ms Johnstone works with white people who are willing to admit that they benefit from white supremacy.  “My people are willing to do the gritty, hard, uncomfortable work of becoming an Antiracist.” She teaches self-coaching tools they can use every day to sustain their antiracist work in their daily lives. In their homes, their businesses, their jobs, their communities and most importantly in themselves. She helps them go from being an overwhelmed, stuck, scared, ineffective “wanna-be antiracist” to a kickass Antiracist who is scared but does it anyway.  

Have you considered working privately with someone to focus on your personal needs to transform your privilege into active antiracism?  Ms Johnstone will talk with us about her work and answer questions about working with her one on one. She’ll coach someone live in the session and you can experience her style and approach to antiracist coaching.
Attendees will also receive one free coaching session with Ms Johnstone!

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet The Activist Coach! The event is free.
Registration:
https://transformingprivilege.com/events

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APRIL HIGHLIGHT

Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone is The Activist Coach! 

Have you considered working privately with someone to focus on your personal needs to transform your privilege into active antiracism? Ms. Johnstone will talk with us about her work and answer questions about working with her one on one. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet The Activist Coach!

Thursday April 15th 5-6pm PT.  

Register on the Events page.

NEW DISCUSSION GROUPS!  

Me and White Supremacy beginning late April!

This is a great group for someone at the beginning of their journey and also a great group to join if you haven’t done a lot of personal work to recognize the dominance of whiteness in your own life. We’ll discuss the emotional and intellectual barriers to doing the work and begin to move past those defensive responses.

Register now on the Discussion Group page (or reply to this email). 

Registration closes April 15th.

Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague beginning in May!

Ms. Lavarry's book explores her own experiences of racism and observations about the components of the problem in corporate America. It also includes conversations with white professionals who have used their power to counteract racism in their workplaces. For those of us wondering what can we do at work, this is a great first step. Ms. Lavarry will be joining us for the first session of this discussion group!

Register now on the Discussion Group page  (or reply to this email). 

Registration closes April 23rd.

TRANSFORMING PRIVILEGE EVENTS IN APRIL

· 4/1   - 7 Circles of Whiteness 7pm PT

· 4/8   - 7 Circles of Whiteness 7pm PT

· 4/15  - The Activist Coach 5pm PT

· 4/19  - Transformation in Action 6pm PT

Later in April - Me and White Supremacy discussion group begins

Register now on the Discussion Group page (or reply to this email).

OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS IN APRIL

· 4/5   - Milagros Phillips – Race and Retraumatization

· 4/6   - Redlining and the Climate

· 4/14   - Ibram X. Kendi

· 4/24  - Sunny Hostin and Maria Hinojosa

· All through April hollaback is hosing bystander interventions trainings 

There are many more events on the Events page.  It’s updated several times a week, so check back often!

APRIL IS NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH

April is National Minority Health month. The purpose is to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States. This year the NIH is using the month to highlight their theme of #vaccineready. We’ve already seen that both covid-19 treatment and vaccines have not been equitable across racial and ethnic groups across the country. The covid-19 virus is only the most current and blatant symptom of an inequitable health care system in this country. 

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Remember to register for events early to save your space.

There are a limited number of spaces for Discussion Group participation and some are closed groups – once they begin meeting they will not accept additional members.

Author and Coach chats will be open to everyone who is interested!

NEW GROUP STARTING!  We're beginning a new series of group (the third since 2018!) for the book written by Layla Saad. This book focuses on racism and antiracism terminology and asks for the commitment of honest and vulnerable self-reflection to dive into our own white supremacy:  where it came from, how we continue that harm, most times unknowingly, and how to shift our words and behavior. The group participation increases the learning experience with shared stories and helping each other to be accountable.

This is a great starting place for someone at the beginning of their journey and also a great group to join if you haven’t done a lot of personal work to recognize the dominance of whiteness in your own life. We’ll discuss the emotional and intellectual barriers to doing the work and begin to move past those defensive responses.

We’re planning to start in late April. This series is a long-form group. That means there will be about 24 meeting times to complete the work. We’ll meet every other week. (We’ve found doing it over a longer period of time helps us digest the new material and begin to integrate it into our understanding more deeply). 

Register on the Discussion Groups page and we'll send you a link to the survey that will help us all choose the best day/time for everyone to participate. 

If you plan to join this group, purchase the book now! Here’s a list of Black owned bookstores listed by state.   This discussion group is free to all participants.

Excited to start this series with you all!

It was wonderful seeing a mix of familiar and new faces last night!

For those of you who weren't able to make it, in addition to kicking off a new discussion group, we touched on the plan to learn about anti-racism and explore our privilege while highlighting and centering BIPOC voices. 

In addition to continuing long-form reading discussion groups (Me and White Supremacy), we will begin offering other formats to better serve the community's needs and expand the types work. 

• Short-form reading discussion groups (7 circles of Whiteness). Anyone is welcome to join and these groups will offer an option for those of you who are unable to commit to lengthier readings. 
• Workshops and author chats by experts and published authors from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. (Talisa Lavarry, author of Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague) 
• 1:1 coaching for those who wish to dig deeper in individualized sessions on top of the group work or for those who aren't yet ready to join group discussions and want assistance on their journey. (Andrea Whitcher-Johnstone, the Activist Coach) 
• Discussion groups focused on practical implementation (Transformation in Action). We've heard from several of you that the reading groups were a great start and you want to get feedback and tips on how to apply what you're learning in daily life. 

We're constantly updating the Events page as we learn about events being hosted by various organizations.

And in the meantime, if you want to learn about a couple of the experts we plan to engage, The Activist Coach and Dr Lulu (Uchenna Umeh, MD) are hosting a 21 day challenge on how to teach your children about racism. The challenge is based on Dr Lulu's book and will take place on Instagram Live (https://www.instagram.com/p/CM29VbAjjeD/?igshid=1w5j1yt49p6fg).

Have a transformative weekend! 

We’re building an inclusive and diverse community that will host intersectional racism experts and discussion groups. Some are mini-series that last 3-4 sessions for a shorter bite of work at a time. In fact – that’s what this announcement is all about: join us for the first mini-series that will focus on the 7 Circles of Whiteness developed by Alisha McCoullough. 

We’re using our celebration of the launch of Transforming Privilege to dive into the core mission: to grow and support a community committed to learning about their privilege and systemic structures, and to help each other be accountable for changing ourselves and the systems that perpetuate racism and othering. We   are working to be actively anti-racist and would like you to join us!

We will be meeting for 3 weeks on Thursdays from 7-8:30pm PT to discuss Alishia McCoullough's medium article The 7 Circles of Whiteness. 

We’ll use her discussion questions as a guide to walk through. You’re welcome to join for  just the first session as your calendar allows! Check out the details here.  Register on the Events page!

Suggested donation of $25 to Alishia McCullough for the use of her work in this series.

Looking forward to seeing you on March 25th!