Together, we will identify and define common racist practices that are present within Higher Education Institutions, and explore antiracist actions and methods of disrupting those practices.

About This Workshop

We aim to equip attendees with more knowledge and awareness of how seemingly small instances of institutionalised structural racism can be named and compounded, and armed with that knowledge, promote change. The content of this workshop is grounded in the theory of our published work, but is influenced by our shared experience in academia as well as our individual experiences, taking into account our varying backgrounds and identity markers. Although our workshop is framed by experiences in Higher Education Institutions, the tools and awareness fostered in this workshop would be beneficial for anyone wishing to learn more about structural racism, intersectionality, and emotional labor.

Workshop Dates

There are options to choose from, January 9th, 18th, or 30th. All workshops will take place 12 pm EST/5 pm GMT in a virtual setting for 2 hours. We will cover the same content in all three workshops. Choose the date that works best for you to explore antiracism and allyship in academia.

(Zoom link will be sent prior to each event.)

Meet your Workshop Facilitators

Mary C. Parker and Anna Claire Walker met in 2018, during their Master’s Programmes at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) in London, U.K. There they discovered a shared interest in race and representation in the arts. This led to an internal research project that examined how structural racism coexists within RCSSD and is embedded in the technology of student dramaturgy, writing and performance, and analyzed its oppressive impact on black students. After our research received a Distinction from the institution, we authored an article for the Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Equality and Diversity Journal titled “Reflections on Researching Within a Structurally Racist Institution,” where we explore how multiple underlying and intersecting axes of oppression affected our work within academia. Together, we use our research to inform our workshop offerings of anti-racism and allyship in higher education.

Our collective credits include RCSSD, SUNY: Potsdam, Robert Morris University, Staten Island Arts, Lawrenceville United, Center for Puppetry Arts, Sitar Arts Center, and Artburst.

Sponsorship

If you cannot attend but would like to support our work this January, please consider purchasing a sponsorship ticket through our link https://paypal.me/AnnaClaireWalker. Donating an attendance slot to our workshop allows us to offer tickets with concessions and provide more equitable access to this valuable work.