Whites on White

Social Justice Work Group

How does race, power and privilege impact our work with students and colleagues?

Whites on Whiteness (WoW) is a social justice work group at Highline that offers opportunities for staff and faculty to examine the impact of our social identities on our work at Highline and deepen our commitment and effectiveness at dismantling white supremacy at Highline and beyond.

A variety of topics are covered including: White Silence, White Supremacy Culture, Disruption and Dismantling of Institutional Racism, and more.  We believe that in a system that privileges whiteness, it is white folks duty to develop the skills necessary to investigate our own roles in perpetuating and upholding white supremacy and be accountable for our actions and inaction. Regardless of where you are in understanding whiteness (privilege, power, etc) and systemic racism, our hope is that this group can build community to allow for growth and a deepening of understanding and accountability through reading articles, engaging in activities and discussing situations in the workplace and beyond.

Everyone is welcome.

2019-2020 WoW Meetings

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
1:30-3:30-Building 2
Bias in Hiring Practices: Raising questions when you see it play out

Tuesday, October 15,2019
1:30-3:30-Building 3-101
Institutional Racism in Higher Ed

Thursday, November 7, 2019
1:30-3:30-Mt. Skokomish
White Apathy
Facilitator: Tessa Yoder

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
1:30-3:30-Mt. Skokomish
Anti-racist Teaching Pedagogy
Facilitator: Mary Weir and Jodi White

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
1:30-3:30-Building 3-101
Reflections on the Legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Facilitator: Jodi White

Thursday, February 20, 2020
1:30-3:30-Mt. Skokomish
White Fragility and the Brain
Facilitator: James Peyton

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
1:30-3:30-Building 3-101
Intersectionality: What it IS, What it ISN’T
Facilitator: TBD

Thursday, April 9, 2020
1:30-3:30-Mt. Skokomish
Environmental Racism
Facilitator: TBD

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
12:30-2:00
EDI and Unity Week Reflection
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Sponsored by Faculty/Staff of Color Recruitment and Retention Council, Multicultural Affairs and The Learning and Teaching Center.