Racism is present in our institutions. The structures and practices within our arts and culture organizations reproduce and sustain oppressive ideologies and racist policies. At the same time, every individual can be an agent of change from where they sit within their organization. Utilizing popular education methods and the tenets of emergent learning, participants in this session will be guided through an assessment process that will support their evaluation of multiple dimensions of institutional life. Through this assessment, they will identify areas of inequity and actionable strategies for formative changes to policy and practice. They will also work to develop a set of time-bound emergent learning and change goals for their identified change area.  

Workshop Date: February 29, 2024 from 2p-4p

Duration: The workshop is approximately two (2) hours and requires 45 minutes of self-directed preparation before the facilitated In-Person session. Links to materials will be provided upon registration.

Location: This meeting will take place at Casa De Cultura: 2057 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608.

Who should attend: Individuals who have participated in an introductory level workshop on systemic racism.