From White Supremacy Culture To Regenerative & Liberatory Culture: Understanding & Transforming Culture
We must become even more bold about our right to be righteously and rightfully powerful – in our own hearts, minds, and bodies and then collectively as we shape and become our governors, our government. We must demand that we use power well and thoughtfully in service of each and all of us.
– Tema Okun
INTRO
Only by understanding and being able to identify white supremacy culture can we hope to transform our environment into one of regenerative & liberatory culture.
These guides and activities are a jumping-off point to help you get started with this process.
This resource’s content comes from and/or was inspired by the work of Tema Okun (article and website) and Daniel Lim’s website. We are grateful for their incredible work.
OBJECTIVES
- Understand & identify the characteristics of white supremacy culture
- Identify your biggest challenges
- Understand & identify the qualities of regenerative & liberatory culture
- Identify your biggest strengths
- Reflect on how these cultures have shaped you and your experiences
- Reflect on how to start the transformation process in your school/district
RESOURCE LINKS
Review and use the provided resources to engage in these reflection activities.
This resource’s content comes from and/or was inspired by the work of Tema Okun (article and website) and Daniel Lim’s website. We are grateful for their incredible work.
White Supremacy Culture
LIST THE TOP 3 OPPRESSIVE DYNAMICS (WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS) FROM SLIDE 3 FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
- in yourself
- in your life experiences
- within education
What do you think accounts for the similarities and/or differences?
What effect have these dynamics had on you? Others?
What are your school/district’s biggest weaknesses?
Regenerative & Liberatory Culture
LIST THE TOP 3 REGENERATIVE & LIBERATORY QUALITIES FROM SLIDE 11 FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
- in yourself
- in your life experiences
- within education
What do you think accounts for the similarities and/or differences?
What effect have these dynamics had on you? Others?
What are your school/district’s biggest strengths?
Starting the Transformation Toward a Regenerative & Liberatory Culture
- List 3 specific and concrete things you can do within the next month to reduce/eliminate white supremacy culture from your school/district
- Commit to them
- List 3 specific and concrete things you can do within the next month to enhance/instill regenerative & liberatory culture within your school/district
- Commit to them
TIPS
- This activity can be completed individually or in small or larger groups; however, we recommend having at least some group discussion once everyone has worked through the process as collaboration strengthens the outcomes of this activity.
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