FEBRUARY 24 - 28, 2025
The Intersection of Racism & Classism
This year, we will focus on the intersections of classism and racism. Too often, Black identity is positioned as antagonistic to lower-income white and non-Black communities. As allies, it is up to us to dispel this harmful zero-sum narrative and examine the interplay of class and race. We will learn the roles that race has impacted and continues to impact Black wealth and the ways that class mobility has been systemically and systematically denied to Black folks.
This free course serves as an inclusive space for individuals from all backgrounds to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue, learning, and self-reflection. Participants will not only gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Black individuals but explore practical strategies to offer support and interrupt patterns of stigmatization. By actively engaging in this course, participants become catalysts for social justice, promoting inclusivity, equality, and dignity for all.
Please remember that the Allyship Institute is structured as a “choose your own adventure:” select one or two resources per day. You are not expected to read/watch/listen to every resource, though you are encouraged to bookmark them for future learning.
We invite people of all backgrounds, professions, and experience levels to join us for a week-long interactive, virtual learning experience to be better allies.