Structural racism and the harm done to people of color is central to the purpose of anti-racism work. We want to honor the de-centering of whiteness in the broader conversation of anti-racism, while providing a space for white people to learn, process and grow their capacity to do the work alongside people of color. In TDC, we focus on white racial identity and the experiences of white people with the acknowledgment that some work is best done in racial affinity groups or caucuses to avoid creating further harm or burden to people of color. This is also why we request that our participants arrive with a basic understanding of structural racism and the harm done to people of color, as we don’t cover these fundamental issues in depth in our program. If you would like to register and are in the early stages of your anti-racist learning journey, let us know and we can provide resources for you to check out before the start of our program.

This series is designed to be highly interactive and centers the live discussions among participants. We encourage you to attend as many live calls as possible. If you have to miss a call, we will be recording the sessions so you can catch up. Please be aware that we will not be recording the break out group discussions, only segments held in the main room.

Both facilitators, Kyle and Tiana, identify as racially white people of European ancestry. We offer this program as a white caucus with the acknowledgment that our experience is influenced by our racial identity, and there are limits to our expertise in that regard. Because we do a deep dive into the history of racial identity and dominant culture through the lens of white-identifying folks, we feel that we are well-positioned to do this work. That said, we absolutely encourage you to work with leaders of color! We hope that everyone will participate in multi-racial groups and support BIPOC-led organizations and actions. The good news is, it’s not an either/or proposition - you can do both! TDC is not the whole pie, but a slice of the work that helps you orient and grow as a white ally, so you are better equipped to show up and contribute as part of multi-racial efforts.

We’d be happy to talk with you about whether this program might be a good fit. Please send us an email. We might be able to offer resources specifically designed for people who identify as mixed or multi-racial. One of our reasons for holding a white caucus is to avoid causing emotional labor or harm to people who don’t identify as white as we process the experiences and perspectives of white-identifying people. Multiracial dialogue is essential - it is simply a different kind of space than what we offer here.

We welcome people with no or minimal experience with anti-racism work. Our request for registrants is that you acknowledge that racism is a problem and are willing to address it. We’ll talk about ways to get involved and contribute during the program!

We invite you to register - and we strongly encourage you to check out some resources before the program start date to get a sense of how structural racism operates and the impact of people of color, as this is an essential context and purpose of this work. While we’re working to liberate all of us from dominant culture and systems that negatively impact us, we acknowledge that the harm done to people of color, both historically and in present-day, is grievous, disproportionate and distinct from how white people experience these systems. We do our work with this in mind, even as we examine the experiences of white people.

Our sliding scale runs from $100 to $400 for a 9-hour series that includes educational resources and practical guides. We ask that you purchase a tier that reflects your financial capacity. If you would like to pay an amount not listed in the tiers, scroll down on the ticketing page and enter it under "Name Your Price." Please note that "Donations" is Eventbrite's terminology and does not entail that your contribution is tax-deductible.

We have curated a selection of wonderful resources that condense lots of information into manageable bites. Our group discussions are heavily based on the pre-work. To maximize the value of the program, we encourage you to factor in the pre-work time (30-60 mins per session).

This program provides essential context and re-orientation for white-identifying people related to the issue of racism. Going beyond seeing racism as something that universally benefits white people and harms people of color, we explore how we all fundamentally lose out in racist systems and have a personal stake in creating a more equitable world. To do this, we start with ourselves. We hold the systems we’ve internalized up to the light and begin to understand their influence. This, along with practices of emotional intelligence and regulation, help white people show up more capably, openly and resiliently to anti-racism work in any area of life.

We would love to have a conversation with you! Please contact us and we can explore next steps together.

We collaborate in various ways with DEI leaders and we'd love to have a conversation with you! Please contact us and we can explore next steps together.