Fall 2022

In this class, we will analyze peace and the ways in which it has been commodified. We will explore how the peace enacted on marginalized communities seeks to benefit Western …

There is considerable talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Learn the basic foundation of DEI and why it is a better model for everyone. This training is designed to …

Movement building is a process that requires strategic planning, organizational skills, and civic literacy. This class will expose learners to the meaning and varying activities of civic engagement. By examining …

This workshop will provide an opportunity to examine how our biases influence who we hire. If we are committed to a truly racially equitable hiring process, we have to approach …

As activists and social change leaders, we must often write words that inspire, clarify, take a position, or set the record straight. We often over-labor our writing projects and then …

Spirituals and gospel music are much more than pleasing songs to listen to – they are powerful representations of the triumphant spirit and faith that have defined African American music …

Every event can be successful when you plan carefully, do the right things at the right time, and have a reliable support team. In the social justice world there are …

In this training we will explore how the branding of critical race theory is being used to organize conflict. Contentious school committee meetings, oppressive legislation, and sensational media have had …

This workshop addresses the elephant in the room… why are organizations still not able to find “qualified” diverse individuals to fill their upper-level positions? Whether people identify as millenials/Gen Zs, …

Every year for the past 28 years, a member of the U.S. Congress from Michigan, Representative John Conyers Jr., has proposed creating the “Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African …

This class will explore music of the Civil Rights Movement from the 1940s through 1960s. We will learn about and sing together songs that were both adapted and composed for …