Jason Sole: Hamline University Professor of Criminal Justice
Andre Wright: Born Leaders United Fashion Designer

This workshop is designed to help white people identify their implicit biases, become more culturally competent, challenge the perceptions of their friends and family members, and reduce threat perception of Black men in hoodies. Allies and accomplices are essential partners in the movement for black lives. Racial justice and liberation only happens when truth plus accountability meet love. White folks who want to do the work often don’t know where to start or are worried they’ll do it wrong.

Participants will gain valuable insight in identifying systemic oppression, generational trauma, recognizing white supremacy in the 21st century, and how the criminal justice system works as a more sophisticated form of slavery. The senseless killings of Black people at the hands of police officers have exposed a horrendous truth of our society: If you are Black and wearing a hoodie, you are considered a threat. For white people, a hoodie is a fashion statement. For Black people, it is probable cause.

Participants will leave with an ally hoodie.

9:00 – 1:00 pm
Blandin Foundation
Pizza provided

COST: $80
3.5 CEU’s

Payments can be made by mail or in person at: 811 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids.
Checks should be made out to: “Circles of Support – Kootasca”.
Contact Michelle Toven at 218-999-5883 or [email protected]

Space in this workshop is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Registration for this unique opportunity ends on February 26th.