INSTITUTE, Basic (a Glimpse)
The Institute for Healing Racism,
Basic, is a ten part directed dialogue between and among an intentionally
diverse group of people, guided by trained facilitators and enriched
with video and print resources. This is accomplished in an atmosphere
of safety, hope, love, and mutual respect. We are not in the guilt
business. This program addresses individual racism by raising one’s
consciousness to the reality of racism.
INSTITUTE Basic is divided
onto ten parts which will be offered in three formats, 2 hours/week
over 10 weeks; 4 hours/week over 5 weeks; and 2 all-day sessions.
Session I: Getting to know
each other - Introductions,
Administration, Overview.
Session II: What is Racism? - View
“Ethnic Notions” discuss Stereotypes, etc.
Session III: What does it mean
to be a person of color in America? - View
the Emmett Till Story.
Session IV: What does
it mean to be a white person in America? - View
“Free Indeed”, Unpack the Invisible Knapsack, & discuss “White
Privilege
Session V: Explore Denial’s
Impact. - View
“Essential Blue Eyed” and discuss how denial perpetuates racism
Session VI: Explore division
amongst people of Color - View “Color of Fear”
(1st half) Discuss what needs to be done to overcome conflict
and reconcile differences?
Session VII: Explore Forgiveness - View “Color of Fear”
(2nd half) Discuss What has to happen to overcome conflict
and reconcile relationships?
Session VIII: Explore
Institutional Racism - View “True Colors”
and discuss the effect that institutional racism has on our daily lives.
Session IX: Explore Healing
and the Next Steps - Discuss
Healing and how do you apply it in your life?
Session X: Establish
Individual Action Plan - Individuals
establish their own Action Plans both individually and institutionally.
Implement your Action Plan
and consider INSTITUTE II on your Journey of Freedom
