Introduction to Antiracism Practice Fall 2023

With the politicization and attacks on DEI and societal debate around Critical Race Theory, it is important that we continue to think critically about our individual and collective roles in perpetuating and dismantling racism. How do we go about this when there is so much information and harmful debate surrounding this issue? Understanding the fundamentals of how racism was constructed and how it shows up in different social settings is where this class begins. Through engaging with Black-authored texts on antiracism, critical dialogues, popular cultural examples, and other media, this course will inform and encourage participants in their own practicing and advocacy of antiracism. By the end of this course, participants will put knowledge into action by designing their own capstone project that utilizes tools of antiracist practice.

Who should take this course?

At 540, we believe in investing in our community with all the educational programming we provide. This course empowers individuals to invest in themselves and employers committed to antiracism to invest in their staff. By enrolling in this course, you will be directly investing in a world free from racism.

What you will get out of this course?

• A foundational knowledge of how racism is constructed
• An awareness of how racism impacts your own life and other
• The tools to develop language and have discussions around (anti)racism
• Resources and an overview of methods to develop an action-oriented antiracist practice
• Taking a critical approach to your own life through an antiracist lens

Course fee of $875 includes…

• 1 copy of “How to Be An Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi (2019)
• All course materials provided
• 24-hour access to google classroom and all course materials

Payment Options

• Full Tuition – Pay full amount ($875)
• Corporate Sponsorship – Have your organization or workplace sponsor you to take this course

Refund Policy: If you enroll but decide the course is not for you, a full refund will be offered if unenrolled by October 31st. We are unable to process refunds after October 31st.

Financial Aid: We have the capacity to offer one full scholarship for the fall 2023 session on a first come first serve basis. Additionally, we can support a limited number of pay-what-can scholarships. Please email us at info540westmain@gmail.com to request a scholarship.

Logistics

• This course will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm EST
• This course will meet online synchronously via Zoom
• Course content will be administered via Google classroom
• Course will run from Tuesday, October 24th through December 14th, 2023.
• Additional details and syllabus will be emailed upon registration
• Enrollment for this course ends October 15th.