PPO Book Studies: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, Begins March 22, 2021
This course is for Diversity Academy members. Space is limited. Course begins March 22, 2021 with access on March 20th for introductions. Course ends on April 18 (final evaluation must be submitted by this date to earn CEUs.) There are four Zoom meetings held on Saturday mornings (March 27, April 3, April 10 and April 17 at 11 am EST--adjust your time zone.)
"Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America--but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like, and how we can play an active role in building it. "
~How to be an Antiracist
This PPO book studies course is based on the book: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The purpose of this PPO book study course is to encourage individuals traditionally identified as privileged in society, particularly white interpreters, to consider how they may benefit from and contribute to important conversations about race and other issues involving diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
Book length: 320 pages
Weekly Zoom discussions for 60 minutes.
This four-week curriculum was developed to create a space for people interested in being effective allies with people of color in the work of dismantling racism.
Each week, participants will read designated chapters based on the book, "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi and answer discussion questions. The questions are designed to facilitate a deeper understand of the impact of power, privilege, and oppression within the interpreting profession.
This is a process designed to support interpreters wherever they are on their journey.
Participants will earn 0.9 PPO CEUs for this interactive study course.
Purple Communications and Sorenson Communications are Approved RID CMP Sponsors for continuing education activities. This PPO Professional Studies program, “PPO Book Studies: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi” is offered for 0.9 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.
Purple Communications, Sorenson Communications, and Diversity Academy promote and support policies of non-discrimination and an environment that is mutually respectful and free from bias.
Requests for accommodations must be submitted to [email protected].
The proceeds from this curriculum will be used to compensate diverse Deaf People of Color presenters in Diversity Academy.
This course is available for Diversity Academy members for $40. Non-members: $65.
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4 Weeks, Guided Self-Paced Study
This four-week course begins on March 22, 2021. The course includes four-weeks of guided, self-pace (Participants must finish the entire course in four weeks to earn the CEUs) study of the book, "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi.
This course provides 0.9 PS PPO CEUs.
This course meets the category of Power, Privilege and Oppression Category (PPO).
Based on the Book, "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi
Participants will read designated chapters (purchase your own copy or borrow from your library) each week and answer questions that reflect the impact of race in the interpreter profession. Interactive discussions take place in the online course at Diversity Academy.
Earn your CEUs from the comfort of home (or anywhere!).
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Course Modules:
Understanding the difference between "not racist" and "antiracist."
Dr. Kendi lays out several definitions of racism and antiracism in varying
contexts (race, biology, ethnicity, body, although there is a standard underlying theme: Racists actions,
inaction, or expression of racist ideas support racist policy.
Kendi draws attention to broader themes (culture, racial group behavior, colorism,
anti-white racism) which engender beliefs of racial/cultural superiority and -- the idea that the
behavior of individuals is somehow applicable to the entire group. Kendi further discusses the ideas that
sustain the belief of inequities between people with different complexions. Kendi also brings the belief
that people who hold no social power can not be racist.
Racism always creates inequities among different racialized groups and has an even more formidable presence
when identities intersect.
Kendi views “anti-racism” as a step beyond empathy and allyship. Here, it is examined as a call to action, a call for participation in social justice reformation.
"I recently completed, "How to be an Antiracist", through Diversity Academy and loved my experience. I have taken many workshops, whether it be in person, or online. This was my first workshop that incorporated reading a book with a discussion group. Diversity Academy's team pushed us all to really dive deeper into the book and into ourselves with leading questions for our readings as well as on our responses to the main questions and our discussions with each other. I felt like I truly learned a great deal and took more with me to continue my learning process, especially in the times we are currently living in. The material was so relevant to life in general, but the way the team and other group members helped us to bring it into our everyday work as interpreters was so impactful. I would definitely take classes from Diversity Academy in the future and highly recommend this site for other interpreters looking to improve not only their work, but themselves as a person. "
