🗺️ My Anti-Racism Map – A Lifelong Journey Toward Justice On my personal road to Anti-Racism, I envision my map as a multilayered route that travels through three main domains: Education, Advocacy, and Institutional Transformation. These serve as the highways I follow, while my “fuel” is a combination of moral responsibility, historical awareness, and a deep belief in human dignity — inspired by the stories, case studies, and voices I’ve encountered throughout the Anti-Racism specialization. 🧭 The Path I'm Taking Education as My Compass I begin with learning — both unlearning internalized biases and educating others. This means creating spaces in classrooms, conferences, and diplomatic settings where race, identity, and power are not avoided, but named and examined. I rely on tools such as historical comparison, social analysis, and storytelling (like the Kosovo Declaration of 1990) to show how systemic oppression is both global and local. Advocacy as the Road I use my platforms — academic, diplomatic, and civil society — to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Whether through public speeches, curated commemorations, or writing declarations of justice and remembrance, I ensure the cause of racial equity is not sidelined. This includes standing in solidarity with other communities facing oppression, beyond Kosovo. Institutional Action as the Engine As President of the SKUN Foundation and Ambassador to the UN, I aim to translate Anti-Racism into policy, partnerships, and concrete change. I see institutional power not as an endpoint, but as a tool to ensure education and advocacy lead to transformed systems — whether through hiring equity, cultural inclusion, or anti-discrimination policy. ⛽ What Fuels My Journey The fuel I need includes: Stories of resistance: Like the courage of the 114 delegates in 1990 Kosovo. Community accountability: Hearing feedback, both affirming and critical, from peers and collaborators. Ongoing self-reflection: Understanding that I, too, am on a path of constant growth. Faith in intergenerational justice: Knowing that my work will benefit those who come after me. 🛑 My Rest Stops Rest stops for me include: Moments of pause and listening: Listening deeply to communities most affected by racism, without speaking. Well-being and balance: Recognizing that rest is resistance, and burnout serves no one. Learning from mistakes: Acknowledging when I fall short and recommitting to the work. 🛣️ Staying the Course I stay on this road through: Mentorship and collaboration — partnering with younger activists, scholars, and organizers. Cultural bridges — bringing together voices across nations to show that Anti-Racism is universal, not regional. Creative engagement — such as founding commemorative events, education campaigns, or inclusive diplomacy efforts that uplift memory and resistance, just as I’ve done through the July 2, 1990 statement. Anti-Racism is not a destination — it’s a daily practice. Whether I’m drafting declarations, organizing community dialogues, or simply choosing to speak up in a difficult conversation, I’m reminded that this journey is lifelong. And I travel it not alone, but with all those who believe that every human being deserves dignity, safety, and the full recognition of their identity and rights.
Anti-Racism III is the third course in CU Boulder's Anti-Racism specialization on Coursera. You will be asked to apply and deepen what you've learned about race, racism, identity, and inequality in the first and second courses to a more global context that understands systemic racism and white supremacy as a human rights issue. You will also be invited to consider how you might engage in anti-racist practices in your own life, and you will be challenged to design a community outreach project that leverages your own experience and skills as an anti-racism advocate. Anti-Racism III will be available in Fall 2021.