From Talk About White Privilege to Action: Next Steps on the Anti-Racism Journey

Often times we have discussions about race and racism but fail to move from talking to action. This worksheet is designed to help you take the work you have already done with anti-racism – no matter where you are on the journey thus far – and work to put words into action. This action plan is best put together in small groups but can be done individually (see options). The main point is to move from talking about race and racism to living into an anti-racism or racial justice advocate stance. We all have the choice – every day – to decide on which side of racism we will stand. Silence is not an option; neither is standing by and hoping things will get better or “not touch us.” Racism impacts everyone in harmful ways. None of us is immune. We must decide. You, today, right now, are deciding. On which side do you stand?

Read more from the General Commission on Religion & Race at this link.