The YWCA of Rockford offers various programs dealing with racism.
In the world of business, it is essential that individuals unlearn their racism
and begin to understand one another.
This opportunity rarely emerges as most individuals fear such conversation.
Let the YWCA of Rockford do it for you.
Our trained staff is well versed and can get your company on the right track to promoting equality.
There are several types of programs to provide the opportunity
that will work best for you, your business or your organization.
Unlearning Racism Workshops
Small Talk
What's Wrong with Different
National Conversation on Race
Consulting
Unlearning Racism Workshops are a forum for participants to discover conscious and unconscious ways that racism has impacted their lives. This powerful program is designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of differences. The workshops are scheduled quarterly and upon request from groups, organizations, or businesses.
Understanding Racism I: Color of Fear
This four-hour workshop includes a facilitator guided viewing of the 90-minute film, The Color of Fear.
The Color of Fear is an insightful, groundbreaking film about the state of race relations in America as
seen through the eyes of eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino and African descent.
In a series of intelligent, emotional and dramatic confrontations the men reveal the pain and scars that
racism has caused them. What emerges is a deeper sense of understanding and trust. This is the
dialogue most of us fear, but hope will happen sometime in our lifetime.
Business/Organization Group Rate: $40 per person *This fee includes all materials and two trained co-facilitators for a half-day workshop.
Workshop can be hosted at your location or at the YWCA of Rockford.
Understand Racism II: Skyn Deep
Skyn Deep is similar to an episode of a television program depicting characters engaged in various racial encounters. It differs from a television program due to the interactive format that allows for discussion that can lead to new insight and opportunities to share perspectives that participants would most likely, not normally feel comfortable discussing. This session provides an environment that produces productive conversations regarding race and racism. Each sessions conversation are unique because they are based on the participants viewpoints, but they are always enlightening.
This program is three hours in length. The cost $40 per person.
Upcoming Date(s) for Skyn Deep
Thursday, July 24, 2009 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information or to register call, 815.316.6123.
(Online Registration not currently available.)
Small Talk is a “round table” open discussion amongst individuals regarding discrimination and racism. The facilitated setting can take place as a group meeting or during lunch periods. The individuals are given a question and/or topic chosen by the YWCA (in correlation to your work atmosphere) and all members of the group participate and offer varying points of view.
The casual setting allows for honest conversation. People are able to see a different view point and how certain acts of discrimination truly affect their co-workers. These are generally one hour sessions, but can be customized to your needs. We can work with your company/organization to recognize some of the issues you may want addressed during these sessions.
One hour session (20 or less participants) $150, Each additional group of 10 or less $60.
Series of 3 (or more) sessions: 1 hour session (20 or less
participants) $125 per session. Each additional group of 10 or less participants.
Consulting
The YWCA Racial Justice Program Team is available to meet with your staff to find out about your organization’s size, culture, needs
and resources and work with you to both develop and support your own internal diversity plan. Fees for this service vary.
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