Description
Presented by the Interaction Institute for Social Change.
Sustaining the work of racial justice can feel overwhelming, especially when facing resistance or isolation. Have you ever wondered how to stay grounded and effective in this work, or how to find the support you need to keep going?
Our FREE Racial Justice Community of Practice is here for you. This quarterly gathering is a space for connection, reflection, and learning. Together, we’ll explore challenges, celebrate progress, and share strategies to advance racial justice in and through our organizations. Whether you’re just starting out or deeply experienced, this is your community to recharge so you can lead boldly.
This community is open to anyone engaged in advancing racial justice - not just alumni of our workshops. Join us as we continue building a community of leaders driving meaningful change!
What to Expect
In each session, we will dig into some elements of the “who” and “how” of leading for racial justice. We will use the document, Preparing Yourself to Serve, as a starting point for our discussions. Topics could include:
WHO: Sustaining Myself as a Leader in This Work
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How am I staying grounded and centered? How can I prepare my heart and mind to lead for racial justice?
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How does my identity matter as I lead for racial justice? What challenges am I facing as a leader? (includes racial affinity spaces)
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What’s my orientation toward collaborative leadership? How does/doesn’t that align with the expectations of the people I’m leading and partnering with?
HOW: Collaborating to Advance Racial Justice
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Making the case for change and building buy-in, especially in the current context
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Engaging stakeholders and making decisions together
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Designing spaces for planning and learning
WHAT: Deepening Understanding of Strategies
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Understanding the current context
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Lessons learned from challenges and successes in advancing racial justice
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Opportunities to build solidarity across issues, communities, and strategies
Session Details
Register for all four sessions now, or register for individual sessions as the year unfolds. There is no fee to participate, but donations are encouraged.*
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2PM - 4PM ET
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2PM - 4PM ET
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2PM - 4PM ET
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 2PM - 4PM ET