Lecture Series

The Culture

of Whyteness

Let’s unpack whyteness and how we can begin to move past it shall we?

“The Culture of Whyteness" is a 4-part webinar series for ALL racial identities designed to be an introduction to the origin of racial constructs, the culture of Whyteness, internalized Whyteness, frameworks of oppression, and learning exactly how to show up as an authentic accomplice/advocate for self and others.

Originally recorded live in July 2020.

Structure

Part 1:
Racial Constructs and The Culture of Whyteness

Understand how race was constructed and why it was created. Learn the who, what, why of  how today's socio-political-economic structures were created to support harmful racial constructs.

Part 2:
What is whyte identity and internalized Whyteness?

We'll cover concepts such as whyte fragility (it's not actually what you think it is), shame, tears and guilt. You'll learn exactly how your privilege and blindspots work, and how Whyteness lives inside all of us. 

Part 3:
Frameworks of Oppression

Unpack the 4 "I"s of Oppression with this framework: ideology, institutional, interpersonal and internalized. This will begin to give you an understanding of how deeply ingrained whyte supremacist ideology is and how we have gotten here!

Part 4:
Authentic Accompliceship

Learn how your social position (as determined by your social identity) influences the way you show up in the world.  What does it mean to be an authentic accomplice to those who experience the harm of racism? Learn how to you use your privilege to dismantle systems of power, domination, and whyte supremacy!