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- Learn foundational principles of antiracist theory and methodology.
- Understand levels of bias and oppression.
- Reflect on how non-inclusiveness in biomedical research may bias the distribution of benefits, inflict harm, and increase risk for people, stakeholders, and communities.
- Reflect on how non-inclusiveness may bias team productivity and wellbeing, career advancement, individual performance and wellbeing, and innovation.
- Practice actionable steps towards antiracism.
Bias and racism continue to infiltrate many aspects of the medical and biomedical field. This workshop series is designed to empower participants with the tools to resist racism and racist practices and to work towards positive change.
In this five-session virtual series, participants will work toward and practice recasting an existing project or problem through an antiracist lens. Facilitators will present an overview of antiracist methodology and lead small groups in discussions that connect theory to practice. There is no background required, only a willingness to engage in conversation. We hope to empower participants to be antiracist in their professional and personal lives.
Session dates
Session 1: Introduction to Antiracist Theory and Methodology
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 1:30-3:00pm EST
Session 2: Antiracist Work is Personal
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 1:30-3:00pm EST
Session 3: Applying Antiracist Structures to the Sciences
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 1:30-3:00pm EST
Session 4: Working Through a Problem of Practice
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 1:30-3:00pm EST
Session 5: Reflections and Action Plans
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 1:30-3:00pm EST
Audience
This series is designed for staff, faculty, and trainees at Harvard-affiliated schools and institutions.
We believe that the research community is strengthened by understanding how a number of factors including gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, religion, national origin, language, disability, and age shape the environment in which we live and work, affect each of our personal identities, and impacts all areas of human health.
Eligibility
Those with an interest in developing an antiracist action plan and availability to attend all five sessions, committing to approximately one hour of work between each session.
Fee
This series is free for Harvard affiliated applicants.