Community leader expanded racial equity workshops to thousands in Montgomery County
Participants have come away with a broader perspective, an open mind, and a willingness to continue to interact and talk with others of different backgrounds.
Racial Equity Matters
Racial equity workshops energized NAACP leader for his new role
“It really made me be a little more assertive when it comes to individuals and corporations talking about equity and racial equity.”
Education and conversations about racism resonated years later in a new place, a new role
Years after participating in educational trainings on race, a foundation leader discovered its lessons had stayed with him as he began a new role.
‘We can learn new perspectives’: Foundation exec changed her grantmaking approach after training
Racial Equity Matters workshops delivered a better understanding of how much of U.S. society has been built on racial foundations.
‘Eye-opening’ workshops generate a personal and professional impact for foundation leader
A history buff learned about the legacy of racism in the U.S. and made some changes.
‘The change starts with me’: After racial justice training, some keep the conversation going
After participating in GCF's racial justice training, a small group continues the dialogue on its own, taking learnings from the programs and running with them.
Freedom Center president found inspiration in GCF racial equity training
The workshops energized him to keep working for what he believed in, and to become more involved in the political process as a means to enact change.
Racial Equity Matters workshop helped her articulate the sting of racism
The experience helped a woman of color frame and communicate things she had been seeing and feeling for a long time.
‘The time is now to figure this out.’ Lighthouse CEO was moved to action by equity workshops
“It starts with me,” says Paul Haffner. “It’s not possible anymore to wish the problem away.”
Racial Equity Matters: GCF’s workshops offer eye-opening lessons
Sunny Reelhorn Parr participated in a Groundwater training that changed the way she approached her career and her personal conversations with neighbors.
