Cornell Center for Health EquityRacial Allyship Training

Racial Allyship Training

This course was developed in response to the global outcry against racism ignited by the tragic murder of George Floyd to support people who want to become better allies in the fight against racism. Unlike most courses focusing on anti-racism, which mainly raise awareness, this course is specifically designed to build skills.
The training specifically focuses on anti-Black racism. In the U.S., fighting racism against Black people is especially important because of the structural racism against them that has developed since the Civil War and remains a palpable present-day legacy. We hope you will find that the skills you learn will be widely useful against all forms of racism. Thank you for joining us in moving the world to a better place where people of all cultures and backgrounds can reach their full potential.

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Chapters

1/6

5 Mins

Introduction

  • Training Authors and Collaborators
  • Beginning the Journey

2/6

60 Mins

Rethinking Race and its Effects on Society

  • Part 1: Racism is a Public Health Issue
  • Part 2: The History of Race and Racism, as it is Taught in U.S. Schools, is Incomplete
  • Part 3: Becoming Our Own Teachers
  • Part 4: Authentic Allyship

3/6

60 Mins

Fundamental Attribution Error

  • Part 1: Judging character without considering circumstances
  • Part 2: Woman on the plane
  • Part 3: Reflecting on behavior
  • Part 4: Avoiding fundamental attribution error

4/6

60 Mins

Building and Practicing Allyship Skills

  • Skill 1: Embrace
  • Skill 2: Amplify
  • Skill 3: Nominate
  • Skill 4: Sponsor
  • Skill 5: Mentor
  • Skill 6: Active bystandership
  • Skill 7: Disrupt white spaces
  • Skill 8: Deliver counter-narratives

5/6

60 Mins

Create an Action Plan

  • Part 1: Choose your skills
  • Part 2: Set your goals
  • Part 3: Create your plan

6/6

30 Mins

Racial Allyship Training Wrap Up

  • Resources from this training
  • Discussion Guide
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