Anti-Racism Training Courses and Free Resources
In a world where people receive racist comments in the streets and online, have the police called on them for no reason (see Central Park Karen), and face death threats due to the color of their skin… It is not enough to not be racist; you must educate yourself on anti-racism.
To learn about anti-racism is to actively oppose racism by challenging attitudes, behaviors and beliefs that perpetuate racism.
Anti-racism equals action.
To simply say that you are not racist relieves you of your duty to be anti-racist and dismantle systems of oppression that have plagued people of color for centuries.
Why is Anti-Racism Education Important?
While you may not actively engage in racist speech or behaviors, it is very likely that you have implicit biases that you are completely unaware of because they are subconscious.
Whether or not you are aware of your implicit biases, they can have a significant impact on other people’s lives. Hence why it is not enough to simply not be racist.
If you consider yourself an ally to communities of color and are looking for a place to start your anti-racism training, look no further.
Below you’ll find classes for individuals and groups alike who would like to promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-Racism Courses (Paid)
Becoming an Anti-Racist Leader: Strategies and Action Steps for a More Inclusive Workplace
Course Overview: This introductory course is hosted by Dr. A. Breeze Harper and Dr. Keegan Walden. Its purpose is to help people understand the significance of anti-racism, how to create a more inclusive workplace and how to become an anti-racist leader.
Highlights: Supplemental materials (e.g., videos and surveys) are provided and you will have access to them for 1 year.
Duration and Cost: The course is broken down into 4 virtual, 1-hour sessions that can be completed at your own pace. It costs $400 per person to participate.
Anti-Racism for White People: Walking the Walk
Course Overview: This training hosted by Social Venture Partners are designed for White people, but people of color can participate as well. Participants learn how to identify and dismantle White supremacy, the reality of systemic racism and how to have tough conversations about race.
Highlights: There are three options to choose from, two are for individuals and one is for a group. The first is an online learning experience that can be completed at your own pace, the second is a year-long virtual cohort and the third is for workplace teams or cohorts of executives.
Duration and Cost: The course for individuals can be completed at your own pace and costs between $295 - $495.
Anti-Racism Training: Are You Ready to Talk About Racism?
Course Overview: This course is facilitated by Ashley Heidebrecht, LMSW. You will learn how to analyze bias, privilege and prejudice, reflect on your own identity, and integrate anti-racism practices in your everyday life.
Highlights: You can complete this course at your own pace and the training videos include open captions in English.
Duration and Cost: The course is broken down into 3 modules that take approximately 2 hours each to complete. General registration costs between $5 to $60.
Virtual Anti-Racism Training
Course Overview: Diversity Talks and PR(iSM) Resistance Coalition partnered to create an anti-racism course. The course focuses on strategies for engaging in tough conversations about race and taking action in your community.
Highlights: The course is completely virtual.
Duration and Cost: The course is split into 2 sections, each taking 1.5 hours to complete and the cost is unknown.
CultureAlly’s Anti-Racism Training
Course Overview: CultureAlly’s own Anti-Racism Training helps learners draw a clear and nuanced connection between the history of racism, inequity the world and the systematic racism still present in society today.
This Anti-Racism training will help your team become more culturally competent, empathetic and active allies in the fight against racism.
Highlights: Interactive training with recording available to share online and in PDF. Free takeaway materials included along with post-feedback survey. Training can be customized to meet organization’s needs.
Duration and Cost: The virtual session is 1 hour and facilitated by a first-voice DEI expert. The cost is $2500 with unlimited participants.
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Free Anti-Racism Courses
Anti-Racism 1
Course Overview: This is a beginner level course offered by Coursera, taught by Shawn O’Neal and Jennifer Ho. You will learn the difference between talking about racism and being racist, intersectional terminology and how to define systemic and institutional racism.
Highlights: The course is completely virtual, and you can learn at your own pace. Upon completion, you will receive a shareable certificate. Additionally, subtitles in a multitude of languages are offered for non-English speakers.
Duration and Cost: The course takes about 12 hours to complete and it is free to enroll.
Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces
Course Overview: This beginner level course is offered by Wesleyan University through Coursera. Instructor Jonathan Andrew Perez will teach you the concepts of equity, anti-racism and cultural justice. You will learn how to use these ideas to create social change.
Highlights: The course is completely virtual, and you can learn at your own pace. Upon completion, you will receive a shareable certificate.
Duration and Cost: The course takes about 24 hours to complete and it is free to enroll.
Anti-Racism Free Resources
Websites & Articles about Anti-Racism
4 Ways to Apply Your Anti-Racism Efforts to Virtual Environments
‘Not Racist’ is Not Enough: Putting in the Work to be Anti-Racist
Podcasts about Racism
Videos about Anti-Racism
How to be Anti-Racist: It’s More Than Books, Quotes and Blackout Tuesday
Advice for White People from Anti-Racism Trainer
Building an Inclusive Environment Through Anti-Racism
To create an anti-racist workplace, it is important to unlearn implicit biases and learn how to support employees of color. Anti-racism courses are an excellent place to start.
These trainings and resources will give you a clear understanding of the necessary concepts, histories and present-day systemic issues so that you can become an ally in every day life.