Course Description

This transformative course offers a comprehensive introduction to the roles white individuals can play in dismantling systemic racism and promoting racial justice. Participants will explore the concepts of allyship, accompliceship, and co-conspiratorship, emphasizing the progression from passive support to active engagement in anti-racist work. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and self-reflection exercises, learners will: • Gain an understanding of historical and contemporary systems of racial inequality. • Examine their own privilege and implicit biases to foster greater self-awareness. • Learn practical strategies for supporting BIPOC communities in meaningful, impactful ways. • Explore how to advocate for systemic change in personal, professional, and civic contexts. Designed for individuals seeking to deepen their commitment to equity and justice, this course provides tools to move beyond performative allyship and toward actionable solidarity. Whether you're new to this work or looking to enhance your effectiveness, this journey will empower you to contribute to building a more just and equitable society.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Foundational Concepts:

◦ Define key terms such as allyship, accompliceship, co-conspiratorship, privilege, systemic racism,

and anti-racism.

2. Develop Self-Awareness:

◦ Examine personal biases, privileges, and contributions to systemic inequality.

◦ Reflect on the intersections of identity and how they influence perspectives and actions.

3. Build Effective Allyship Skills:

◦ Learn strategies for supporting BIPOC individuals and communities in ways that center their voices

and experiences.

◦ Practice active listening and empathetic communication in conversations about race and injustice.

4. Transition Toward Accompliceship and Co-Conspiratorship:

◦ Identify actions that move beyond passive allyship to actively challenge and disrupt systems of

oppression.

◦ Explore opportunities to leverage personal and professional influence to advocate for structural

change.

5. Foster Accountability and Resilience:

◦ Understand the importance of accountability in allyship and the role of ongoing learning in antiracist

work.

◦ Develop strategies to handle discomfort, criticism, and setbacks while maintaining commitment to

the work.

6. Engage in Collective Action:

◦ Collaborate with others to create and implement initiatives that promote racial equity.

◦ Build meaningful partnerships with BIPOC-led organizations and movements.

7. Commit to Lifelong Growth:

◦ Create a personal action plan for continued education and engagement in anti-racist practices.

◦ Recognize the journey of allyship as an ongoing process requiring intentionality and humility.