HOW TO BE AN ALLY

VIRTUAL SUMMIT

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2023

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We are so excited to start this journey with you. Over the next few days, we're going to plan, build, and foster bridges that connect unlikely allies to one another and support the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you're missing a swag box, you can download the resources here:

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DAY 1

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 1st;
10 AM - 6 PM (CST)

Planning Bridges: How NOT to be an ally

10:00-11:00  Welcome

11:00-12:00  Recognizing Privilege

12:00-1:00  Lunch Break

1:00-2:15  Acknowledging Biases

2:15-2:30  Break

2:30-3:30  Understanding Microaggressions

3:30-4:00  Day One Connections

4:00-5:00  Dinner Break

5:00-6:00  Ally Artist Lab

 
PRIVILEGE

Definition: Gaining benefits based on social identity. 

Strategies: 1) Note your identities, 2) Examine common privileges, 3) Watch for others

BIAS

Definition: The set of unreasoned opinions that are based in stereotypes of social groups.

Types: 

  • Confirmation bias: the tendency to find information that confirms your assumptions
  • Affinity bias: assumptions that others most like me are the best
  • Status quo bias: the tendency to prefer the current state of things

Strategies: 1) Examine yourself, 2) Challenge your sources, 3) Face the truth

MICROAGGRESSIONS

Definition: Actions that can unintentionally exclude marginalized groups.

Strategies: 1) Examine actions, 2) Reevaluate environments, 3) Question policies

DAY 2

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 2nd;
9:30 AM - 6 PM (CST)

Building bridges: How to Be an Ally

9:30-10:00 Breathwork/Mindfulness exercise

10:00-11:00  Diversifying Experience

11:00-11:15  Break

11:15-12:15  Practicing Conscious Equity

12:15-1:00  Lunch Break

1:00-2:00 Creating Inclusion

2:00-2:30  Break

2:30-3:30  Personalizing Your Allyship 

3:30-4:00  Invitation

4:00-5:00  Dinner Break

5:00-6:00  Ask Me Anything

 
DIVERSITY

Definition: Bringing together multiple social identities to promote different thinking.

Strategies: 1) Support ERGs, 2) Become a Mentor, 3) Become a Mentee

EQUITY

Definition: Procedures that use proportionality to cultivate growth.

Strategies: 1) “Put up curtains,” 2) Narrow focus, 3) Contradict yourself

INCLUSION

Definition: Ensuring underrepresented groups have influence

Strategies: 1) Invite engagement, 2) allow participation 3) foster collaboration

Ready to build your bridge? Today, we're exploring the core themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion: the building blocks for your bridge.

DAY 3

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

Friday, March 3rd;
9:30 AM - 6 PM (CST)

Crossing Bridges: fostering allyship

9:30-10:00  Optional Breakout Rooms

10:00-11:00  Future Bridges

11:00-11:15  Break

11:15-12:15 How To Talk Across Differences

12:15-1:15  Lunch Break

1:15-2:15  How to Overcome Resistance

2:15-2:45  Next Steps & Closing Session

 
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THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS JOURNEY WITH US!

What can we do to talk across differences?
What strategies are available to overcome resistance?
Check out these resources!

"HOW TO START TALKING ABOUT RACE" CONVERSATION CARDS!


The How To Start Talking About Race Conversation Card Deck is meant to inform, inspire, challenge, and motivate the next generation of antiracist activists. Each deck includes 52 thought-provoking cards, split into 3 categories: Language (to build vocabulary), Challenge (to inspire action), and Let's Talk (to inspire conversation).

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PERSONALIZING YOUR ALLYSHIP! 

Questions to ask yourself:

  • What do you have to do?
  • What do you do well?
  • What do you like to do?
  • Given these answers, how might I personalize my allyship?

 

STORY TO TELL BOOKS


Want to learn more about Zephaniah & Zion's work with Story To Tell Books? Check them out here! 

 

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OUR INCLUSION FRAMEWORK 

If you want to learn more about where you or your organization could improve most, take our free assessment! We will also send more information about the framework after you fill out the assessment. 

Bridge Builder Game

 

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All Summit attendees get 10% off BBI Memberships!

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Allyship Overwhelm

Take the 7-day Allyship Challenge

Artist Lab and Other Partners

Malkia Stampley - Artistic Producer at Goodman Theatre.

 

 

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DON'T FORGET!

Please don't forget to make your commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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THANK YOU!

We are so grateful to each one of you for spending three amazing days with us.

We are humbled by your energy and willingness to be open, vulnerable, and self-reflective. 

To the right, you can download the slides from all sessions here, as well as a PDF of resources that were quoted over the last three days.

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