Description
LEAD Module Overview
Leading for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) Initiative
Overall Description: The Leading for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) Initiative is a training and coaching series offered by the School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Participants complete four modules designed to increase their understanding of their individual bias, learning about systemic oppression, and creating concrete action steps to make a change.
Module 1: Unpacking Identity & Oppression
Monday, February 20th (10am – 1pm)
Learning Objectives:
- To learn key themes, language, and definitions related to anti-racism and anti-oppression work
- To explore and learn how perceptual lens, internalized oppression, and cycles of oppression manifest in personal and professional settings
- To understand Intersectionality of race, gender, class, religion, ability and other identities and their accompanying power or lack thereof
- To understand the purpose and importance of Identity, Power, and Privilege and how it impacts their relationship to larger systems of oppression
Module 2: Understanding Systems of Oppression & Power
Friday, February 20th (10am – 1pm)
Learning Objectives:
- To learn and understand key themes, language, and definitions regarding Systems of Oppression and Power
- To learn the different levels of oppression and how they act together to reinforce oppressive ideas and policies both personally and professionally
- To explore and understand the importance of power analysis and the different types of power to use in personal and work environments
- To assess their organization or unit using the Anti-Racist Continuum and identify ways to disrupt oppression in personal and professional spaces
- To learn what personal and organizational practices can help break the cycle of racism and oppression, and create a more inclusive work and learning environments
Module 3: Navigating Difficult Dialogues
Monday, February 27th (10am – 1pm)
Learning Objectives:
- To assess strengths, weaknesses, and roadblocks when engaging in difficult dialogue
- To understand how white supremacy culture operates and manifests in academia and other environments
- To learn frameworks and develop strategies for handling difficult conversations effectively in personal and professional spaces
- To practice difficult dialogue strategies including preparation tips, calling in vs. calling out, and grounding tools to improve dialogue
Module 4: Coaching
Friday, March 3rd (Choose One: 9:30am – 11am, 12pm – 1:30pm, OR 2:30pm – 4pm)
Learning Objectives:
- Gaining a deeper and personal understanding of how oppression manifests and tactics to use
- Creating personal goals and plans to continue learning and improve accountability regarding DEI work both professionally and personally.
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Participants are required to attend one Affinity Group Coaching session.
You can choose between the White Affinity Coaching and BIPOC Affinity Coaching that will take place on March 3rd.
A list with the zoom links for each group will be posted in the handouts section of your account.
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Coaching Group A
9:30am – 11am
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Coaching Group B
12pm – 1:30pm
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Coaching Group C
2:30pm – 4pm
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White Affinity Coaching A
BIPOC Affinity Coaching A
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White Affinity Coaching B
BIPOC Affinity Coaching B
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White Affinity Coaching C
BIPOC Affinity Coaching C
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Instructor
(she/her) is the DEI Coordinator in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work. In her role, she develops diversity and inclusion-focused education, programs, and events for the SSW faculty, staff, students, and local community. Locally, Julia also works with Baltimore Racial Justice Action (BRJA), which works with individuals and organizations to fight against racism & other forms of institutional oppression. With BRJA, she serves as an Advisory Board Member, Primary Trainer, and 13th of the Month Event Co-Coordinator. Her interest revolves around using Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppression frameworks to approach community building and leadership programming. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Morgan State University.
Neijma (she/her), JD, MSW, LCSW-C, is the Associate Dean for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work. She began her role at the School of Social Work in August 2020. In her role, Neijma leads the school’s diversity and anti-oppression efforts and helps guide the achievement of a new standard for inclusive excellence. As a member of the Dean’s leadership team, Neijma has a strategic position responsible for promoting and enabling an inclusive environment for faculty, students, and staff while championing organizational change. She comes to the School from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she served as a director in the University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion. She is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland’s School of Social Work program and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Gaining a better understanding of Identity, Power, & Privilege
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Gaining tools to connect personal experiences to larger systems
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
- Learning in Places Collaborative. (2020). Framework: Culture, Learning, and Identity. Bothell, Seattle, WA & Evanston, Il: Learning in Places.
- Racism defined. (n.d.). DRworksBook. Retrieved March 5, 2022, from https://www.dismantlingracism.org/racism-defined.html
- Sheri Schmidt, “Cycle of Oppression,” 1994.
- Singh, A. A. (2019). The racial healing handbook the racial healing handbook: Practical activities to help you challenge privilege, confront systemic racism, and engage in collective healing. New Harbinger Publications.
- There is No Hierarchy of oppressions - by Audre Lorde (read by Lauren Lyons). (2014, June 3).
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
*Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
All those interested in Topic Welcomed
