“Loving yourself is a political act. We are taught not to love ourselves, and from that place we are easily manipulated...
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UNtraining White Liberal Racism![]() We explore what it means to be white, bringing awareness to white conditioning and privilege that we did not choose as children, but that we can take responsibility for as adults. TWO NEW Phase 1 Groups READY TO APPLY NOW? | People of Color UNtrainingWe explore how to communicate authentically and compassionately with each other about issues of race, and how to heal the effects of trauma resulting from being the targets of racism. POC Alumni events are planned for Fall 2023 Email pocgroup@untraining.org | Beyond Black and White: Being Chinese in AmericaWe explore the interface of internalized racism and our own cultural conditioning with others of Chinese descent to bring healing for ourselves and others. The program specifically for people of Chinese descent is currently being redesigned. To be informed when new groups are offered, sign up here. | Jewish and White in AmericaWe will explore together the complexities of Jewish and white identities—target and privileged—with openness, intensity, and deep respect. PREREQUISITE: PHASE 1 OF UNTRAINING WHITE LIBERAL RACISM |
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. | It’s essential, personal work that has enabled me to facilitate conversations around racism and stereotyping with my students. |