“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” – Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s.

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 systemic structural change within our social institutions as they do on transformational change within our psyches. 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 a rigorous and reflexive somatic process in order to build genuine solidarity with the Black community, and to align in co-liberation with human values of social equity.

A Series of 3 Sessions:

Wednesday, July 15 – 4-6pm PDT: Exploring Past

Wednesday, July 22 – 4-6pm PDT: Exploring Present

Wednesday, July 29 – 4-6pm PDT: Exploring Future

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?

Key Tools:

• Somatic Awareness - experience vulnerability/develop resiliency

• Reflexive Skills – recognize identity, difference, and bias-awareness

• Conflict Communication Skills – build generative engagement

Series Fee :

$65-$125 sliding scale, based on need:

Tier I: $65
Tier II: $80
Tier III: $95
Tier IV: $125

10% of all proceeds will be donated to Youth Justice Coalition.

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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.

Identity, Race and "Whiteness" (3-Part Training/Dialogue Series)