Foundations of Racial Equity
Racial equity work is a lifelong journey. No matter where you are in this journey, this course is intended to build a foundational understanding of systemic racism in the U.S. at your own pace. We are so glad you are here.
Who is this course for?
Individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of systemic racism.
Teams and organizations looking to build a shared knowledge base on racial equity in U.S.
Course Structure:
This self-paced program is divided into 3 sections with video and journal reflections in each section.
Course Features:
Format: Self-paced online modules
Access: Unlimited, on-demand access to all course materials
Resources: Video content and Reflection exercises
How to use this course:
Complete the course at your own pace for personal reflection and engagement
Utilize the course collaboratively within teams to enhance collective learning as you embark on your racial equity journey together
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Course Introduction
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Welcome
We are so happy you are here as we begin this journey together.
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Commitment Acknowledgement
Review the statements below and then type your name to acknowledge your agreement with the commitments for this program.
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Journal Reflections
Spend some time reflecting on where you are by answering these questions in a journal or other place comfortable for you.
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Foundation Setting
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Module 1
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The Difference Between Us
“The Difference Between Us” examines how recent scientific discoveries have toppled the concept of biological race. The program follows a dozen diverse students who sequence and compare their own DNA.
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Journal Reflections
Spend some time reflecting on what you’ve learned by answering these questions in a journal or other place comfortable for you.
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Supporting Resources
These resources complement the content of this episode.
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Module 2
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The Story We Tell
“The Story We Tell” uncovers the roots of the race concept, including the 19th-century science that legitimated it and the hold it has gained over our minds.
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Journal Reflections
Spend some time reflecting on what you’ve learned by answering these questions in a journal or other place comfortable for you.
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Supporting Resources
These resources complement the content of this episode.
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Module 3
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The House We Live In
“The House We Live In” focuses not on individual behaviors and attitudes, but on how our institutions shape and create race, giving different groups vastly unequal life chances.
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Journal Reflections
Spend some time reflecting on what you’ve learned by answering these questions in a journal or other place comfortable for you.
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Supporting Resources
These resources complement the content of this episode.
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Congratulations!