Our Impact

Most Americans lack racial literacy and conversational practice to effectively impact economic and racial inequities and disparities. Our workshops move participants from a misconception that discrimination, bias, and racism is simply the work of “bad individuals” to an understanding that racism is systemic. Moreover, it is a system of advantage that all of us participate in whether we intend to or not, and we can work to eliminate their consequences by working for equity.

Our participant surveys reveal behavior change in our participants after they learn about the root causes of inequities and types of bias. Our participants report a greater likelihood of recognizing and interrupting harmful microaggressions which results in a safer, more inclusive community for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) populations. In the workplace, we have observed organizations adopt an equity lens necessary to identify and challenge discriminatory practices, attract increased staff diversity, and successfully foster authentic relationships with BIPOC colleagues and beneficiaries. These impacts are measurable and necessary for systems-level change.

Alumni Survey Results

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talked more about racism and privilege with work colleagues
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interrupted conversations where comments showed prejudice
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talked more about racism and privilege with their children
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thought more about their own racial identity and read about racism
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talked more frequently with adults in their families about racism and privilege
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say that they would recommend Challenging Racism to a best friend
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thought more about institutional racism
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talked more frequently about racism and privilege with friends
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agreed “people from other racial, ethnic, or cultural groups have taught me things I would not have learned elsewhere”