Brittany Wade on pros / cons of racial unity / diversity training programs for organizations, measuring progress, racial climate
Recorded July 1, 2020
At the time, Brittany Wade was Founder, Wildfire Research
Timestamps
0:00-1:22
Can you introduce yourself and share about the projects you have been working on?
1:23-5:41
Can you tell us about the training program you have been helping with at your church?
5:42-8:19
What type of impact has the training program had in your church?
8:20-12:56
I often hear people of color share that it can be difficult for them to be a part of training programs. Have you seen that dynamic?
12:57-14:14
Can training programs be a hindrance to progress if they contribute to moral licensing?
14:15-16:19
Have you and/or others in the church been discouraged to see the limitations of the training program?
16:20-19:24
How could the training program have been more effective?
19:25-21:12
What are the dangers of measuring the success of a training program by the number of people who participate?
21:13-25:04
How does white normativity impact dynamics in churches like yours?
25:05-28:57
I often find that effective communication does not take place between people of color who are struggling with dynamics and the organization's leadership. Why is that?
28:58-32:39
How can predominantly White churches support the people of color who are in their church?
32:40-39:37
Does your church have a plan for dealing with racial bias incidents?
39:38-40:54
Is there anything else you would like to share before we wrap up?