In this 2-part training, participants will be exposed to the "power definition" of racism and will observe a racially diverse group of people reflecting on the meaning of the definition, and the efficacy of using the definition to address racism in institutions. A rationale will be explored for developing a full analysis of racism, including understanding its historic and legal roots and contemporary functioning. Participants will be introduced to racism as a systemic and structural problem that shapes individual attitudes and actions in particular ways, impacts institutional norms and the ability of institutions to fully and appropriately serve all constituents, creates institutional mono-culture that makes it difficult for People of Color, immigrants and refugees to access and receive services in cultural sensitive and appropriate ways.

This first segment focuses on establishing racism as an ongoing problem for US society, on defining racism and creating a sense of urgency to address racism in meaningful ways and introduces the rationale for addressing racism in institutions specifically.