Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in DEI committees, initiatives, mission statements, and other commitments to creating equity. During this session, we are going to explore the basic definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The facilitator hopes to explore diverse identities and what they mean to us. We will focus on developing skills that will help us be effective communicators. This presentation can be facilitated in person and/or via Zoom. 

Participants are led in guided discussions to analyze race in America. The facilitator hopes to use the time to help ask questions and explore possible responses together. Together we will develop skills to engage in conversations around race. We will explore implicit bias, microaggressions, and their impacts on our communities. By addressing these important topics, we hope to create a sense of belonging for all.

We welcome you to participate in this introduction to Safe Zone 101. During this session, we will define terminology to help understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. And together, we hope to learn definitions, understand pronouns, and find ways to be effective and supportive allies.

There many folx right here in our community who are harmed by words, actions, and situations on a daily basis.  Now that we know it exists, there are things that we can do to mitigate these impacts. There are ways that we can mitigate those harms by knowing how to prevent, interrupt and respond to microaggressions and biases.