Understanding Your Asian Privilege Workshop Series

A Four-Part Workshop Series
Racial Identity Work In Parallel with Examining Anti-Black Racism

For Asians and Asian Americans led by an Asian American

Are you looking for a workshop series dedicated specifically to Asians and Asian Americans?

Do you often find yourself being the only one in your friend group wanting to talk about BLM on a deeper level but don’t know where to start or you’re scared that it may change your friendship?

This workshop series is for those who identify as Asians or Asian Americans looking for community and group support to have deeper conversations around social justice. We’ll examine why the Asian & Asian American community has been quiet around social justice issues, learn, and reflect on how our Asian privilege has been contributing to systemic racism, especially towards the Black community.

This space is intended for those who are newer to the social justice world and for folks who’d like to continue their learning in a safe and collaborative manner.

In order to be better allies to Black people, we must first acknowledge the places where we hold power and begin the process of reflecting and learning, as this is one of the first steps that we all have to do. If you’re still unclear about Asian and Black solidarity, please watch this short clip from the Patriot Act.

Overview of Sessions

Workshop 1: Introduction, Privilege & Oppression, & Model Minority
Workshop 2: Asian American History, Black History, Racial Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma, & Healing
Workshop 3: Social Justice & Identifying Asian and Asian American Activists
Workshop 4: Practicing & Evoking Change (Microaggressions, Gaslighting, Critical Thinking Fallacies, etc.)

Structure of Sessions

Each week, you can expect the following:

Activities to engage learning on said topics
Journaling with guided questions
Small & big group discussion
Self-Care to help sustain your social justice journey
Accountability Buddy. Meet one-on-one with 1 other person in the group outside of the session to continue discussions
A PDF copy of the slides

Dates

TBA

Cost

Regular: TBA

Limited spots for sliding scale options, please e-mail for this option.

Location

Zoom (Calendar invites will be sent out to folks once registered & paid in full)

Participants will

Build a clear understanding of key concepts such as privilege, oppression, and systemic racism
Examine Asian and Asian American history and its compliance to white supremacy and anti-Black racism
Learn to think and talk about race constructively with friends and community members
Identify opportunities and next steps for applying concepts and strategies to advance racial equity.

Before signing up, please consider the following:

General Community Agreement & Acknowledgement*

Confidentiality. What is shared in this group about a member’s experience, questions, or thoughts will remain in the group unless given permission by the individual to share with others.
Commitment to Attend All Session. I will commit to attending all 4 sessions and come in with an open mindset.
Commitment To Sit With Being Uncomfortable. I understand there will be times I may feel uncomfortable during this process and acknowledge that this is natural and part of the process.
Must 18+ years old before first workshop session.

*More will be added on during our first session together as each group will be unique in order to create a safe space.