1. FIRST THOUGHTS RECORD OR CD RACE/ETHNICITY/NATIONALITY RELIGION GENDER
SEXUAL ORIENTATION

2. NCBI THEROY Every issue counts; all for one…one for all.
Guilt is the glue that holds prejudice in place.
Every issue counts; all for one…one for all.
To shift attitudes… hear personal stories.
Skill building….empowerment.
End leadership oppression.
Team building…institutional change.

3. CAUCUSES
“WHAT DO YOU NEVER AGAIN WANT PEOPLE TO SAY, THINK OR DO TOWARD YOUR GROUP?”

4. Speak-Out Theory MYTHS ON EMOTIONS: Emotions are dangerous
It’s better to forget the past
You need graduate training to work with people on emotions
You’re re-injuring someone
You’re exploiting people

5. SPEAK-OUT STEPS
Specific time you’ve experienced (racism, sexism, etc.)-one that’s painful and one you want to share.
Shake my hands, vent, and say the least polite thing to the “bigot”, knowing they will never hear this.
Is there anything you want to say or hear from the group so you’ll sit down proud for sharing this?
Let’s see a show of hands of those who will make an increased commitment to remember this story and use it to help be a better ally and fight against (racism, sexism etc).

6. You don’t shift minds, you change peoples’ hearts.
ROLE PLAY THEORY
You don’t shift minds, you change peoples’ hearts.
Listen to hurt underneath
Seek a speak-out
Listening is not the same as agreement
Reach for higher ground.
View oppressive comments as an opportunity to help change someone.

7. ROLE PLAY STEPS Specific joke, comment or slur 6. Teach:
Vent with facilitator
Bring up ally
Practice
Feedback:
What did they do well?
How can they improve?
6. Teach:
-Tone
-Decrease defensiveness
-Ouch/ouch
7. Coach
8. Practice again

8. CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE
Choose an EMOTIONAL ISSUE that you have a STRONG ADVOCACY position on.
You can frame the issue in 2 positions (Yes/No).
The issue will be CONTROVERSIAL AMONG US.
The issue EXCITES YOU/RELEVANT to the group

9. REFRAMING – CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE
COMMON CONCERNS
HOW CAN WE…
WHILE AT THE SAME TIME...
3. Umbrella Questions