I hope folks won't perceive this post as terribly off-topic for Radical Reference. I think understanding and confronting one's own racism is essential work for all activists, regardless of the primary missions of their various projects.

Here is info on an upcoming training in Philly for white folks who are interested in understanding white privilege and racism. This is a beginners work-shop.
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NOV 30 – DEC 2, 2007: WHITES CONFRONTING RACISM
A TRAINING FOR CHANGE WORKSHOP
PHILADEPHIA, PA

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
This workshop is for white people who want to challenge the racism around them -- and in their own heads and hearts -- and who are searching for a way to strengthen their work for racial justice. It's for white folks who already do anti-racism work but want to develop their skills and deepen their approach. And it's for white folks who want a better understanding of how white privilege and racism operate in society and inside of them.

IN A NONJUDGEMENTAL, SUPPORTIVE SETTING, PARTICIPANTS WILL...
Build confidence in their ability to address racism through action; increase their understanding of how racism functions and what their role in it is; explore their internal racism and barriers to working on it; develop a personal vision for racial justice; build their skills in being accountable allies to people of color and working in coalitions; develop strategies for interrupting racist situations; increase their ability to support other white people doing racial justice work; and build an action plan of concrete next steps.

REGISTRATION
The workshop costs $125-$350, sliding scale based ability to pay--- no one turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships are available--- contact the facilitators for more info. The fee includes a manual, introductory readings, over 20 hours of training, meals and snacks
during workshop hours, and simple lodging in neighborhood homes for people who request it. Co-facilitated by Molly McClure and Sarah Halley.

FOR MORE INFO, OR TO REGISTER: email Molly or call Sarah at 215-776-2060.