In order to make the Clemson Area Pledge to End Racism something that becomes an integral part of our daily lives, we offer a workshop to reflect, learn, and practice how to develop and maintain this commitment. This workshop is for people who have signed the Pledge and for those who are considering signing it. Our hope is to build a strong, multi-faith foundation for continued collaborative anti-racism work in the Clemson area. We plan to continue offering this workshop and to provide additional opportunities for learning and growth related to racism and oppression in the future.
Goals
The primary goal of this workshop is to develop confidence in our abilities to:
- Integrate the Pledge into our daily lives
- Confront racism and bias in our everyday lives
- Recognize and challenge systemic racism
- Take leadership in ending racism in our community, our culture, and our lives
As part of the workshop, participants develop a community of support and an understanding of how to use that support to deepen our work in building a just and equitable world.
Who Should Participate in a Living the Pledge Workshop?
If you have never taken a class about racism, this workshop will challenge you to invest in and deepen your learning so you can put yourself on the road to intercultural competence. For people who have engaged in other anti-racism/multiculturalism training, this workshop is designed to take your understanding and your competency to a deeper level.
Participation
Participants are asked to commit to being present at all sessions (approximately 12 hours of large and small group work) and to complete a manageable amount of reading/viewing assignments in advance of each session. After you register, you’ll receive an email with information about pre-workshop resources. The Living the Pledge workshops are led by trained leaders and small group facilitators. If you’re interested in becoming a small group facilitator, the first step is to complete the Living the Pledge workshop.