Unlearning Racism Workshops

The YWCA's Unlearning Racism Workshop guarantees you an opportunity to DO SOMETHING about racism!

• The purpose of our workshop is to promote understanding and healing. One way we accomplish this is through sharing of personal stories and experiences.
• Talk leads to action. In an environment where honest dialogue can happen, participants explore personal responsibility and how it can impact institutional change.
• We help you build active listening skills that will ignite discussion and foster connections.
• We promote understanding and healing by facilitating your reactions and responses to Lee Mun Wah's films - either the Color of Fear or Last Chance for Eden.

Who should attend?

You should if:

• You want to gain an understanding of how racism plays out in daily life.
• You have been to other Unlearning Racism workshops before and want to delve deeper into the subject to understand more.
• You've heard the term "White privilege" but don't really know what it means or how it affects you.
• You want a better understanding of how to live a fuller life in a multicultural society.

What is the cost for the workshop?

The workshop fee is $100 for members of the nonprofit community, or $50 to YWCA members.

How do I register?

Space is limited in our workshop settings. Use either one of these two ways to sign up:

• Email the Racial Justice department at
• Phone 612 215-4130 to register. Leave your name and a contact phone number or email address. A facilitator will contact you with further information.

When are the workshops?

Workshop dates and locations can be found on our Workshop Schedule.

Can I schedule a workshop in my workplace?

You sure can! We will work with you to deliver the workshop at your location. For fees and more information, see our page called Host a Workshop.

For more information, please contact the Racial Justice department at 612-215-4130 or .

What our customers have been saying about our workshops:

What did you value most about this workshop?

"Awareness of white privileges."

"Diversity of the group of participants."

"Having my white perspective challenged, toughly."

"Talking with someone not like me."

Other comments:

"Excellent- Best cultural dynamics experience I've had yet."

"Thanks very much. I have something to build upon."

"I'd like to have my colleagues experience this."

"It is important work you are doing- Keep it up!"