In this program, participants learn a framework and common language for the four pillars of Social Justice. We explore what we all need to do to effectively engage across cultures and undo systems of oppression. This framework takes into account the importance of deepening awareness of self—moving from color blindness to racial cognizance; increasing knowledge of others and their experiences with systems of oppression; developing skills to effectively engage across cultures; and advocating and taking action to dismantle institutional racism and other forms of oppression.

Objectives: Participants will:

1. Learn common language of key terms.
2. Have a common understanding of the work we need to engaged effectively across cultures and undo systems of oppression.
3. Begin to explore how they were socialized around race, racism, and race relations.

Pre-Workshop Homework: Please watch this TEDx Talk by instructor Caprice Hollins in order to get some context for this workshop. 

Will this Workshop be Recorded? No.

Intended Audience: This workshop is appropriate for library staff at any level or position.

About the Instructor: Caprice Hollins, Psy.D. is co-founder of Cultures Connecting. She received a B.A. in psychology from Seattle University and M.A. and Psy.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural and Community Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology―LA. She became licensed in Washington State in 2000 and has over 20 years of experience studying and working with ethnically diverse populations. Her experience includes opening and Directing the Department of Equity & Race Relations for Seattle Public Schools. Dr. Hollins spent 20 years at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology where she was an Affiliate Professor in the Counseling Department. She is the co-author, with Ilsa Govan, of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race.