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About the Course

Anti-Racism I is an introduction to the topic of race and racism in the United States. The primary audience for this course is anyone who is interested in learning about race/racism in the US who has never taken a course in critical race or ethnic studies or affiliated fields (indeed, who may not know what the fields of critical race studies or ethnic studies are), who has never read a book about race/racism, or attended any race equity or diversity trainings on the topic of race/racism. In this course you will learn how to: - Use and comprehend contemporary intersectional terminology through a provided glossary - Critically discuss “whiteness” - Recognize the concept of White privilege that all White people have whether they want that privilege or not and to differentiate between White supremacy as a systemic concept vs. White supremacists (who are professional racists like the KKK). - Distinguish between being not racist and being anti-racist - Define systemic and institutional racism - Accept the unequal history of race and racism in the United States that has created racial hierarchies that has disenfranchised Black Americans - Share with others the true foundations of United States’s histories beginning with the acknowledgement of settler colonialism and the rewards that White people have received due to White supremacy and Black oppression. - Talk about race and racism - Explain why phrases like “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter” are racist - Recognize that anyone can be anti-racist--it only takes the dedication and decision to be anti-racist, to educate yourself about the history of racism in the US and then to talk in an anti-racist way and to act as an anti-racist Course logo image credit: Liam Edwards, 06/04/2021. Available on Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/x15GAQNepcQ...

Top reviews

LM

Jun 29, 2022

I have been struggling with how to talk about rascism, and did not realise how much I play a role in it. This course has helped me with the tools I needed and I am taking the next class to learn more.

KB

May 23, 2023

This course really opened my eyes to my past history of white privilege. I now aspire to be an anti-racist and have purchased several of the recommended books on my journey to becoming anti-racist!

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By Jessica S

Jan 8, 2021

This is such a comprehensive course and I truly learned a great deal of information. I feel lucky to have taken this course and prepared to go out and practice anti-racism each day with intention. Great information and content and I look forward to Anti-Racism II

By Douglas M

Apr 14, 2021

I really enjoyed taking this course. I am not very good at learning with distance learning, but this course I learned perfectly. All these things that have been happening in the world, in some way gave me an incentive to learn more about racial causes.

By Sonali D

Jan 15, 2021

Wonderful course to begin one's journey into Anti-racism. Very much appreciated the genuine and committed teaching by both instructors. Certainly gained valuable knowledge and references that I will continue to learn from. Many thanks,

Sonali

By Mesha M

Oct 27, 2024

Fascinating perspectives, incredible professors, and amazing speakers alongside videos, readings, and podcasts. I binged this course and immediately started seeking out more information through the additional reading list given.

By Paul O

Aug 25, 2021

A great course that can build a foundation in understanding the anti-racist movement and. most importantly, yourself. I believe it has helped me become more aware of my own biases and given me some strategies to work with.

By Pedro H C d S

May 13, 2023

Excellent course with good content. If you want to learn about Anti-Racism, this is the course. All the materials are up-to-date and they give a great vision about what is the thought and the action of Anti-Racism.

By Sofie E

Jan 25, 2023

Excellent course! I learned so much from Shawn and Jennifer. The readings and assignments were well chosen and designed, and the growth throughout the 3 weeks was immense. I highly recommend taking this course!

By Kari B

May 24, 2023

This course really opened my eyes to my past history of white privilege. I now aspire to be an anti-racist and have purchased several of the recommended books on my journey to becoming anti-racist!

By María d l G T V

Apr 26, 2023

Uno de los mejores cursos que he llevado. La información es realmente importante y certera, uno aprende a ver el mundo de distinta manera, así como cambia la perspectiva de uno mismo. Recomendado.

By Cristovao R A

Nov 17, 2021

The course is very interesting, I really enjoyed having participated in this course and now I can face the challenges that I will face in my daily life related to racism

By Katie K

Apr 11, 2023

Thank you for your dedication in providing this thoughtful and informative session that allows for a variety learning opportunists with time to reflect.

By Tara R

Mar 26, 2021

Shawn and Jennifer made this course easy and learn and understand social injustices past and present. I look forward to the idea of Anti-Racism II.

By Stephanie R P

Dec 28, 2020

An informative beginning-level course that is thoughtfully designed and engaging. The conversation between the two facilitators was most valuable.

By Melody P M M

Apr 15, 2023

The content of Antiracism 1 contains very interesting topics that will help you to understand more deeply about racism.

Highly recommended .

By Meg P

Oct 18, 2021

Absolutely essential course to help understand how North America colonialism has been founded on racism and how to start dismantling it.

By Corina C d S

Aug 9, 2022

Recomendo para todas as pessoas, principalmente as leituras e os TED's que são recomendados. Parabéns pela organização do curso.

By Teresa L

Jan 26, 2021

I loved this course and would recommend it to anyone, to be honest. I would love to attend a sequel, will definitely stay tuned.

By Antionette H

Jun 18, 2022

This course was easy to follow with a lot of in-depth information and resources that I can apply to my personal and work life.

By Victoria T

Jul 26, 2021

What an eye-opener. Every human being should take a course like this. I wish I had been able to take this course 20 years ago.

By Bert H

Dec 10, 2020

Well-conceived & executed introductory course. Excellent choice of videos & articles. Teacher discussions are enlightening.

By Owen O

Mar 8, 2022

Seeeing people in others and applying anti-racist work, empathy and love in my workplace/community.

By Ingrid G W

Oct 15, 2021

Excellent course! Insightful and lots of heavy topics to absorb and build a new understanding

By Mariana z

Jun 27, 2022

It is a complete and interesting course for learning about systemic racism and anti-racism

By Medaliza J P A

Sep 14, 2022

Excellent, a complete course where you can understand and know how to respect others.

By Ursula B

Feb 6, 2022

very good start to understanding a lifelong amount of material I have missed.