Let’s talk about race...but what do we say?

Useful Resources:

• Dolly Chugh Ted Talk - How to Let go of Being a Good Person and Become a Better Person.
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Ted Talk The Danger of a Single Story
• Trusted 10 exercise
• John Beuwin’s work on whiteness - podcast here (also available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms)
  
• Talking about race, a short guide

It’s no secret that the charity sector needs to be more diverse. We as individuals and as organisations still have a lot of work to do. We need to be having more of the right conversations, with productive outcomes.

Race is a sensitive topic and one that many people often feel uncomfortable talking about. Although the intention to make a change might be there, people often worry about saying the wrong thing.

However, we need to start breaking down these barriers when it comes to talking about race. Listening to the stories we are telling ourselves about how we want to see ourselves and others are powerful tools that can help charities drive real change.

In this workshop, Leadership Development Coach Deborah Asante will be taking you through how you can start talking about race, both within your organisation and to your audience.

The workshop will:

• Allow you to get more comfortable talking about Race
• Recognise some of the myths we tell ourselves about different groups of people and how that impacts the work we do
• Move you towards having more meaningful conversations about Race
• Discover some next steps to take back into your organisation

The workshop will consist of interactive exercises and discussions throughout. It is aimed at charity professionals working with people, decision-makers and those who are looking to make the first steps to change and a maximum of 25 people.