The Uprooting Racism training is a theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in our organizations and society. We delve deep into the history and structural realities of racial injustice and develop an understanding of the movement strategies of frontlines communities struggling for food sovereignty. We will examine our personal and societal roles of complicity in and resistance to the system. Much of the time will be spent developing tangible action plans – to use our sphere of influence to uproot these oppressions. True to Soul Fire Farm’s values and culture, this work will be rooted in fierce love, courageous self-reflection, and healing connection to land. 

Curriculum

• Pre-Work: Please allocate 2-3 hours to complete the preparatory work for this course, which includes an exploration of the “4 I’s of Oppression” and a reflection on their applicability to your organization and community.  

• Workshop: The interactive virtual workshop consists of two sections of 1h 25m with a break in the middle. Topics and activities include: 

  • A history of racial oppression and resistance in the food system

  • A personal reflection on privilege, bias, and decision-points

  • Completion of an equity rubric to assess your organization’s role in ending racism

  • Review of 100+ actions you can take in your organization toward racial equity

  • Beginning an action plan toward uprooting racism in your organization and community

• Post-Work: Your organization’s change team will convene after the workshop to complete the action plan and share with your accountability partner.