Our neighborhood organization has been trying to be more intentional about racial equity but the white members keep focusing on policies and procedures while the members of color keep trying to address the interpersonal dynamics and cultural assumptions, and we're stuck in parallel conversations that never connect.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group attempting to build anti-racist identity is discovering that members from different racial backgrounds prioritize different aspects of the work, making collective progress difficult.
“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.