The people of America and the world watched in horror as a police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd and listened as he begged for his life. His death, like the deaths of countless other people of color at the hands of police and white citizens, caused an outcry for change. But something shifted with the death of Mr. Floyd as more and more white citizens came forward and began to ask questions about what they could do. 

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In answer to this question, we have developed a 7 week workshop specifically for the white community to break the cycle of generational racism and white supremacy. Cyclebreakers become agents of change by first committing to a process that allows them to experience change within themselves, thereby changing the spaces they occupy through micro and macro actions. It is our conviction that the change desperately needed lies in the white community itself by white people engaging in meaningful, thought shifting conversations with other white people. Our methodology is not to tell white people what to do or say but rather to encourage white people to look within themselves, to reflect on their lives and identify a path forward that is authentic and empowering. 

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If you want to break the cycle of historical racism, this resource is for you. If you want to disrupt systemic racism, this resource is for you. If you are open to self reflection and being an agent of change in your own life, this resource is for you. If you want to play a key part in realizing race unity in America, this resource is for you.

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Pay What You Can:

In recognition of the intellectual and emotional currency that went into the creation of this course, it is not offered for free.

This course would normally cost $700 but due to the current economic uncertainty, the course is now being offered on a Pay What You Can basis with a suggested minimum of $50.

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How to join the 7 Week Course:

Step 1: Complete the Free Introductory Course (approximately 30 minutes)

Step 2: After your Introductory Course responses have been reviewed, you will be invited to join the course via email. This email will include a password to access the registration page where you will Pay What You Can of at least $50.
Step 3: Once payment is received, you will be emailed a Zoom Link for the weekly workshop and be given access to the online platform to complete, PREPARATION - Self Care: Essential for Long Term Engagement
Step 4: Start the course by attending the first Zoom workshop. 

 

​​​What the course offers:​

• 7 weeks of engaging, learning, and self reflection.

• Each workshop builds on the other.

• Centering the acquisition of virtues as a pathway to Cycle Breaking.

• Action steps and reflection focused on conversations with white people.

• Pre-work and follow along materials for sessions.

• Resources for further learning.

• Support upon completion: Graduate Gatherings and private online community, Cyclebreakers Initative

 A Snapshot of Learning Objectives from the 7 Modules​

• PREPARATION: Self Care: Essential for Long Term Engagement

• MODULE I: Understanding Whiteness As Contract

• MODULE II: Behaviors of White Ancestors that Lead to the Genocide of Indigenous Americans

• MODULE III: Behaviors of White Ancestors that lead to the Genocide of Indigenous Africans

• MODULE IV: Exploring the Roots of White Guilt

• MODULE V: Identifying Superior and Patronizing Attitudes

• MODULE VI: When to Speak Up & When to Silently Support

• MODULE VII: The Unique and Vital Role of the White community

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