The UNtraining: Untraining White Liberal Racism

Apply Now!
New Group Starting in January 2012
San Francisco East Bay Area
We still have some space in this group -- Deadline Extended to December 15

Are you struggling to be a white ally in your workplace, in your home, or in your community?

Do you notice white privilege or racism in yourself or others, yet find it difficult to address it without shutting yourself or others down?

Are you looking for support in addressing institutional racism within your sphere of influence?

The UNtraining is a personal and professional development opportunity for white people to explore what it means to be white, and how our invisible “white training” often gets in the way of being allies for equity, inclusion and social justice. Phase One of the program introduces the basic tools and concepts of the UNtraining using experiential exercises, interactive presentations, journaling, readings, and group discussion. More information

What is the UNtraining?
The UNtraining is a provocative and compassionate approach to helping white people become better allies in the fight for social justice. It is a forum for exploring what it means to be white, and how this affects ourselves and our relationships with people of color. By focusing on the training we inherit from our white-dominated culture, we are able to better understand the world around us and we are empowered to create change in ourselves and our communities.

We do not come together to judge, instill guilt or exonerate ourselves for the effects of racism. We seek to understand ourselves and our world in order to be more effective and compassionate individuals. In doing so, we may become strong allies to everyone working to raise awareness about racism and create social change.
read more

"Doing the White Thing," article by Swan Keyes,
published in Turning Wheel magazine, Spring 2007

"Mental Health Without Bias" reports on workshop by Nancy Arvold, from Inside Bay Area by Suzanne Bohan, Nov. 11, 2006

Participants comment about the UNtraining

“What is unique and inspiring about the UNtraining is that we work from the inside out. We look at what's going on inside of us and how that translates into our actions."

“The support and compassion that existed in the group, as modeled by the facilitators was amazing and freeing. I got an opportunity to begin a deeper journey into my relationship to white privilege and racism."

"I learned to be more real and to experience and manage many different feelings and reactions simultaneously. I am much more able to stand in your shoes, whoever you are, because I learned to stand in my own."

"I now know how much my freedom and the freedom of people of color are inextricably intertwined."

"...essential personal work that has enabled me to facilitate conversations around racism and stereotyping with my students."

"The UNtraining is nonjudgmental and non-shaming. It is safe and powerful."

"This feels like important and essential work for European Americans if we are to move beyond the insidious effects of racism."

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	Do you wonder how you, as a white person, contribute to maintaining a white-dominated world?


	___________________________________________________ Apply Now! New Group Starting in January 2012 San Francisco East Bay Area We still have some space in this group -- Deadline Extended to December 15 Are you struggling to be a white ally in your workplace, in your home, or in your community? *Do you notice white privilege or racism in yourself or others, yet find it difficult to address it without shutting yourself or others down?* *Are you looking for support in addressing institutional racism within your sphere of influence?* The UNtraining is a personal and professional development opportunity for white people to explore what it means to be white, and how our invisible “white training” often gets in the way of being allies for equity, inclusion and social justice. Phase One of the program introduces the basic tools and concepts of the UNtraining using experiential exercises, interactive presentations, journaling, readings, and group discussion. More information ___________________________________________________ What is the UNtraining? The UNtraining is a provocative and compassionate approach to helping white people become better allies in the fight for social justice. It is a forum for exploring what it means to be white, and how this affects ourselves and our relationships with people of color. By focusing on the training we inherit from our white-dominated culture, we are able to better understand the world around us and we are empowered to create change in ourselves and our communities. We do not come together to judge, instill guilt or exonerate ourselves for the effects of racism. We seek to understand ourselves and our world in order to be more effective and compassionate individuals. In doing so, we may become strong allies to everyone working to raise awareness about racism and create social change. read more ___________________________________________________ The UNtraining in the Media SF State [X]Press Magazine article by Arya Hebbar Special issue on Racism, November 2007 "Doing the White Thing," article by Swan Keyes, published in Turning Wheel magazine, Spring 2007 "Mental Health Without Bias" reports on workshop by Nancy Arvold, from Inside Bay Area by Suzanne Bohan, Nov. 11, 2006 Participants comment about the UNtraining “What is unique and inspiring about the UNtraining is that we work from the inside out. We look at what's going on inside of us and how that translates into our actions." “The support and compassion that existed in the group, as modeled by the facilitators was amazing and freeing. I got an opportunity to begin a deeper journey into my relationship to white privilege and racism." "I learned to be more real and to experience and manage many different feelings and reactions simultaneously. I am much more able to stand in your shoes, whoever you are, because I learned to stand in my own." "I now know how much my freedom and the freedom of people of color are inextricably intertwined." "...essential personal work that has enabled me to facilitate conversations around racism and stereotyping with my students." "The UNtraining is nonjudgmental and non-shaming. It is safe and powerful." "This feels like important and essential work for European Americans if we are to move beyond the insidious effects of racism." more comments
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