University of Colorado Boulder
Anti-Racism Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Anti-Racism Specialization

Be an anti-racist ally!. Gain confidence participating in and guiding conversations about race, racism, and identity and act as an ally in your community to combat racism and white supremacy.

Jennifer
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Instructors: Jennifer

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4.7

(64 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • By completing this specialization, you will be able to participate in and guide conversations about race, racism, and anti-racism.

  • You will be able to describe the historical and linguistic constructions of race and racism in the United States and define intersectionality.

  • You will be able to engage in anti-racist practices and design a community outreach project.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Anti-Racism I

Course 115 hours4.6 (266 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • how to talk about race and racism

  • how to distinguish the difference between talking about race/racism and participating in racist acts

  • how to use contemporary intersectional terminology through a provided glossary

  • how to define systemic and institutional racism

Skills you'll gain

Category: History of Race and Racism
Category: anti-racism
Category: Talking about Race and Racism
Category: Identity
Category: Anti-Racism Terms

Anti-Racism II

Course 219 hours4.6 (23 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • As a result of taking this course, you will be able to describe the historical and linguistic foundations of race and racism in the United States.

  • You will be able to apply the theory of Intersectionality to your personal experience.

  • You will be able to evaluate the role of race and racism in your personal life, family, and community.

Skills you'll gain

Category: History of Race and Racism
Category: anti-racism
Category: Intersectionality
Category: Thinking about Race and Racism
Category: Dialogue

Anti-Racism III

Course 324 hours

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to identify and address the barriers that stand in the way of anti-racism work.

  • You will be able to intervene as a bystander in racist or discriminatory interactions.

  • You will be able to create an action plan to incorporate anti-racism in your life as an everyday practice.

Skills you'll gain

Category: History of Race and Racism
Category: anti-racism
Category: Community Outreach
Category: Talking about Race and Racism
Category: Global Race and Racism

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Jennifer
University of Colorado Boulder
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