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Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop

June 8, 2018 - June 10, 2018

A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND

Participants will explore what racism is, where it comes from, how it functions, why it persists and how it can be undone. The workshop emphasizes learning from history, developing leadership, maintaining accountability to communities, creating networks, undoing internalized racial oppression and understanding the role of organizational gatekeeping as a mechanism for perpetuating racism.

WHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE?

A national and international collective of anti-racist, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation.  Today, The People’s Institute is recognized as one of the foremost anti-racism training and organizing institutions in the nation. They have provided training, consultation, and leadership development to more than 200,000 people nationally and internationally. www.pisab.org

Tuition:  (includes Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks)

$300/person for Individuals and Small Organizations 

$500/person Higher Education/Large Institutions

WHEN

Friday, June 8th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 9th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, June 10th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE

The Collaborative for Educational Services

97 Hawley St.

Northampton, Ma 01060

To Register Click Here 

A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE

THE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS

Once you have been confirmed as a participant and/or whether you will be receiving a scholarship,

you will receive notification and a payment link will be emailed to you.

Your payment must be received by May 25th, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sherri Smith – beebesmith7@gmail.com   413-588-1464

Rosa Matta – urocofspringfield@gmail.com   413-222-8793

Details

Start:
June 8, 2018
End:
June 10, 2018
Event Category:

Venue

Collaborative for Educational Services
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA,

Organizer

UROC of Western Mass