Racial Justice at Work

CHAPTER NINETEEN

A Racial Justice–Centered Approach to Learning and Development

LEIGH MORRISON

Learning and Innovation Manager

The Winters Group, Inc.

(she/her/hers)

I would like to see more consideration for those who may be burnt out over the years with equity trainings after investing so much personally and professionally. There was a burden placed on individuals with more experience with the topic to act as facilitators.

—BLACK WOMAN PARTICIPANT IN AN ANTIRACISM SESSION

I recall the first time I heard a client succinctly explaining who would be attending a mixed-audience learning session on anti-Black racism: “It’s an A, B, C audience—Allies, Black folks, and those who are largely Clueless.” At the time, I remember puzzling over how best ...