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The news broke – a text message sent to my husband’s mobile at 5:30AM.

“They caught the NYC bomber . . .he lived in Connecticut” and with that my husband stepped into the shower.

Really?

Connecticut.

Then I heard he lived in Bridgeport, wow that is close I thought, only 20 minutes from here. . .

Then I heard he was married, really?

Then I heard he actually owned a house in Shelton 9 miles from my door

He is getting closer

Closer to me

Closer to my family

I see that I hold things like poverty, terrorism, hunger as things over there

Something far away

In other countries

Countries that I have not travelled for work

Countries I wouldn’t want to vacation in

Yet today, “over there” got close to home

As long as I believe I am separate, better, more enlightened than . . .

Then sufficiency is not possible

In the context of sufficiency we are a community

When one of us is hungry; we are all hungry

When one of us is alienated; we are all alienated

When one of us loses our home; we all lose a home

When one of us chooses terror

We all wield terror

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For this learning path, you will participate in the 4 virtual learning sessions and be enrolled in one of three Racial Affinity Groups:

1) People who identify as People of Color (Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic)

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*More specific affinity groups may be formed upon the completion of course registration

We believe that it is important to do our own work with people with similar racial experiences to build capacity for cross-race dialogue that supports authentic relationships and deep belonging for everyone. We will ask you to self-select into the group that best aligns with your racial identity. We recognize that for some this is not a simple choice and we are available to have a conversation with you to support your selection.

Together we will:

Reflect personally and collectively on the impact of embodied trauma, separation, scarcity and disconnection.
Work in learning partners and/or small groups for the sake of holding each other accountable and deepening our learning through multiple disciplines.
Engage in embodied practices for unwinding from the impact of racism in order to build stamina, capacity, and resilience.

Where: Online Zoom Sessions

Time: 11am-12:30pm ET/8am PT/4pm GMT*

When: 5-Sessions scheduled between Sept 28, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024 (see below)

*All sessions will run from 11am-12:30pm ET.

Racial Affinity Group Schedule
Thurs, September 28, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET	Kick-off/ Authentic Communication
Thurs, November 2, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET	Unpacking Our Racial Autobiographies
Friday, November 17, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET	Self-Compassion
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These four learning sessions will provide you with a new view and innovative framing of the problem as we see it. Below is a brief description of what will take place in each session:

Learning Session 1: Why Context Matters
In session one, we look at our individualist narratives and the impact of not understanding the context in which we exist.
Learning Session 2: Unpacking Trauma
In session two, we discuss individual and collective trauma. We define trauma and look together about our current systems of inequality and how they evoke trauma-like responses in so many of us.
Learning Session 3: Global Anti-Black Racism: A History Lesson
In session three, we get a history lesson like none other: we explore the global slave trade as the foundation for our current economic model.
Learning Session 4: Understanding Power
In our last session, we examine power; power structures, our relationships with personal power; the importance of learning a healthy relationship with power when so many of us have had power abuse in our lives.

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When: 4-sessions scheduled between Sept 21, 2023 – Jan 18, 2024 (see details below)

*All sessions will run from 11am-1pm ET.

Learning Session Schedule
Thurs, September 21, 2023 — 11 - 1pm ET	Why Context Matters
Thurs, October 26, 2023 — 11 - 1pm ET	Unpacking Trauma
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Thurs, January 18, 2024 — 11 - 1pm ET	Understanding Power

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Upon registration, you will be directed to our online community space, where all aspects of your modular program will live, including: pre-work, event links, and a space to connect with fellow participants.

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