"Understanding our history of racial injustice America’s history of racial inequality continues to undermine fair treatment, equal justice, and opportunity for many Americans. The Equal Justice Initiative believes we must acknowledge the truth about our history before we can heal: truth and reconciliation are sequential. As a nation, we have not yet acknowledged our history of... Continue Reading →
"A start toward a more responsible and responsive antiracist practice for white persons who wish to act in solidarity with people of color in the battle against racism." (read the code of ethics at: https://4freedomscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cultural-Competence-Code-of-Ethics.pdf)
In this Sept. 26, 2019 photo, protesters stand outside Howard County government building in Ellicott City, Md. The group is opposed to a school redistricting plan that will force some students to be relocated to other schools. (Regina Garcia Cano/AP) Confront and acknowledge "How 'Good White People' Derail Racial Progress," particularly with regard to integrating... Continue Reading →
Levels of Action We invite you to think about how you can take action at each of these levels: Personal leadership and action in your circle of influence Action at the team/organizational levelAction by your organization within larger systems and its community This Learning Challenge has emphasized the workplace as a place to focus, however each... Continue Reading →
This story, “Befriending Radical Disagreement,” speaks to the power of humanizing. Overcoming ideological differences depends on the process of actually getting to know and connecting with others. If this could influence the beliefs of a “white power heir apparent,” you’d better believe it could bridge the divide with your uncle Frank. (read the story at:... Continue Reading →
At this moment when the political landscape is so polarized, making progress on any issue will require engaging across differences. We offer resources for building your strength to act from your values and for how to engage in dialogue across differences. Dr. David Campt developed the White Ally Toolkit, “which educates anti-racism allies on engaging in... Continue Reading →
What does it take to act on your values when there is social pressure to stay silent or go along? This article features stories of moral courage, including a doctor resigning to protest racism in his medical center: “Here’s Why Some People are Willing to Challenge Bullying, Corruption, and Bad Behavior, Even at Personal Risk.”... Continue Reading →
Organizations often try to diversify their staff without looking at cultural norms. In her book, Waking Up White, Debby Irving writes: “The purpose of identifying and examining the dominant white culture is not to prove that white people are racist or that everything that white people think and do is wrong. It’s a way to provide... Continue Reading →
Grappling with the issue of racism requires a willingness to accept that our history - and present times - are complicated. The journalist behind the New York Times 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, sheds light on what it takes to face this history: "We are a country that was founded on a paradox, on a contradiction, on... Continue Reading →
"A good deal of time and intelligence has been invested in the exposure of racism and the horrific results on its objects. . . . It seems both poignant and striking how avoided and unanalyzed is the effect of racist inflection on the subject. The scholarship that looks into the mind, imagination, and behavior of... Continue Reading →
NH Workplace Racial Equity Learning Challenge Resources 