Beyond Performativity: How to be an Effective Ally
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Overview of Workshop by A Better Force Conversations about race are inherently uncomfortable. While it is easy to support anti-racism at the abstract level, even staunch allies struggle with defensiveness when it comes to confronting their own privilege. To truly move the needle on systematic racism, we need to recognize that true allyship isn’t easy and takes time, energy and resources. In this interactive session, we will learn how to leverage our own privilege and commit to taking allyship action through a step-by-step plan.
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Beyond Performativity: How to be an Effective Ally
- 1. BEYOND PERFORMATIVITY WORKSHOP OVERVIEW How to be an effective anti-racist ally
- 2. Workshop Overview: Learn how to be a true ally by understanding systemic inequalities through the lens of racism, challenging your own bias, and learning how to work towards a more equitable future. BEYOND PERFORMATIVITY How to be an effective anti-racist ally
- 3. WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP SPECIAL? Actionable Items Impact > Intent We explain the difference between performative vs. true allyship by showing attendees how the results of their actions matter more than their intent or feelings Use of Statistics We use statistics and real- world examples to explain the magnitude of systemic racism and how it affects BIPOC in every sphere of their life Attendees will develop a toolbox of phrases and concrete actions they can take to advocate for and amplify the voices of their BIPOC peers
- 4. WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP SPECIAL? The creators and facilitators of the workshop are two immigrant women of color in the US, who use both their education and lived experiences to craft the workshop. PhD in Psychology Environmental Engineer Pronouns: she/her Saamiya Seraj Sarah Seraj PhD in Civil Engineering Cancer Survivor Pronouns: she/her
- 5. • Educate: Understanding systemic racism ▪ Redlining and systemic inequalities ▪ The costs to BIPOC for speaking up ▪ The importance of white allies • Question: The system and your part in it ▪ How people uphold systems of oppression ▪ Understanding that impact > intent ▪ Dealing with discomfort and not centering yourself • Leverage: Your power and privilege ▪ Navigating the fear and guilt to speak up ▪ Amplifying and advocating for your BIPOC colleagues ▪ Creating a community of allies for systemic change WORKSHOP TOPICS OVERVIEW
- 6. AFTER THE WORKSHOP • Attendees will have a better understanding of structural racism and how it affects BIPOC in every sphere of their life. • They will have clear examples of true allyship vs. performative actions and a set of tools to properly evaluate future DEI actions. • Attendees will have a toolbox of phrases to combat racial microaggressions and a set of actions they can commit to become better and more effective anti-racist allies I’d love to help you with this DEI initiative!
- 7. “The team at A Better Force is truly committed to creating strategic, emotionally intelligent, compassionate, educational conversations around the much-needed topics of equity, diversity, inclusion, and leadership development. They are leaders in the true sense of the word: guiding and supporting folks towards a more positive and healthy vision for work, life, community, and civil society. “ - Lorelei Gonzalez ISLAMOPHOBIA REVIEW FOR A BETTER FORCE
- 8. LET’S CHANGE THE WORLD Thanks for considering our proposal! We’d love to be part of SXSW 2023. Visit our website for more information. Follow us on social media by searching for “A Better Force” or visiting linktr.ee/abetterforce