welcome to introduction to antiracism practice!
This college-style course will run for eight weeks and cover salient topics relevant to antiracism, engage critically with seminal texts, and empower participants to put antiracist tools and processes into measurable action!
participants will learn about...
- Historical overviews of how racism is constructed
- How racism impacts their own lives and others
- The language and discussions around (anti)racism
- Tools and resources for action-oriented antiracist practice
- How to take action in their own lives with an antiracist lens
course components
about the instructors
Calvin Eaton
Calvin Eaton is a disabled scholar/author/speaker/social entrepreneur that specializes in the following subjects; African American history & culture, antiblackness, civil disobedience, housing justice & gentrification, sustainability, disability rights, food justice, and gluten-free lifestyle/cooking. Mr. Eaton serves as an adjunct faculty member at St. John Fisher College, is a frequent guest lecturer at several Rochester area universities including Nazareth College and The University of Rochester; and sits on the Disparities Solutions Advisory Council with the U.S Pain Foundation.
enrollment cost breakdown
The full cost of this class is $875. This all-inclusive fee includes access to google classroom, all course materials, and a copy of Ibram X. Kendi’s, “How to Be An Antiracist.”
We offer a variety of payment options that best fits your circumstances. You can learn more about the different options and select your preferred tier when enrolling.
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Standard Fee $875
Pay the full enrollment fee.
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Pay What You Can $1+
Choose an amount to contribute based on ability to pay.
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Full Scholarship $0
Receive a full scholarship based on ability to pay. Limited scholarships per semester.
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Corporate Sponsorship $0
Have your organization or workplace sponsor you to take this course.
how to enroll
Course Offerings
Program Dates: The next offering of this course will be in 2024. Stay tuned for updated information and dates. Please email any questions to info540westmain@gmail.com.
How to Enroll: Enrollment is not open at this moment.
learn more before registering.
Looking to learn more about the course? Watch the video below to hear from the instructor and learn about the different components of the course!
testimonies
frequently asked questions
Classes are twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom. There are also required weekly assignments.
Registration will be available in 2024. Additional details and syllabus will be emailed upon registration.
We understand that this work is a challenging commitment and that this course may not fit everyone! Should you need to opt-out of enrollment for this course, you are eligible for a full refund so long as you notify the instructor before the start of the second class.
This course will have a seating capacity of 12. You will be added to the waitlist if the course becomes full. If an opening to the course becomes available those waitlisted will be notified and enrolled in the order of the waitlist. You can join the waitlist here.
This class is 100% online. Live class sessions are hosted on Zoom. Assignments and course content will be administered via Google Classroom.
Yes! Upon finishing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. At this time, the certificate is not accredited.
Email info540westmain@gmail.com with any questions or comments regarding the class.
