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White Caucus

White Caucus

The White Caucus was a virtual monthly series of sessions for white people to take part in anti-oppression work in a way that’s useful rather than destructive or distracting. We caucused to process feelings, retrain ourselves, and take action to dismantle racism and shift power to people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This space was made for white people looking to do more than traditional “DEI training”. We encouraged individuals to integrate anti-oppression, antiracist, and pro-Black practices into their daily lives through tangible action items and long-term community-building rooted in accountability and collective justice.

Sessions were facilitated by white staff and follow the guidance of BIPOC staff for accountability.

Each quarter hosted a different series with topics that build on each other. We recommended attending all sessions in a series to get the full breadth of learnings and unlearnings, but single-session drop-ins are totally acceptable.

Sessions activities included:

  • Reflection and in-depth discussion
  • Readings and homework
  • Community-building
  • Co-creating action items 

Community resources

  • Healing from Internalized Whiteness Training 
  • Beacon Press: THE FACILITATOR’S GUIDE FOR WHITE AFFINITY GROUPS 
  • CompassPoint’s Liberatory Principles and Practices for White Supervisors (2-Part Series)
  • (divorcing) WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE 
  • How to Plan a White Caucus Agenda by Pippi Kessler
  • Roots Deeper than Whiteness by David Dean 
  • Seattle Works Curriculum Resources 

2023 White Caucus schedule and topics

Q1: Identifying and Countering Patterns of Whiteness and White Supremacy Culture 

January 18 — topic: patterns of whiteness to work on in white spaces
February 15 — countering norms of one right way, individualism, and either/or thinking
March 15 — addressing feelings of powerlessness

Q2: Pro-Blackness

April 18 — anti-Blackness, pro-Blackness, and how it shows up in us
May 16 — reparations strategies
June 20 — building restorative cultures and systems

Q3: Processing Emotions that Get Us Stuck 

July 18 — moving away from operating from fear, shame, and guilt
August 15 — intent versus impact: white savior complex
September 19 — strategies for processing uncomfortable emotions

Q4: Putting It All into Action

October 10 — peer workshopping
November 14 — interrupting white silence and bringing more white people into anti-racism work
December 12 — accountability reflection: how are you taking action for racial justice, especially pro-Blackness?

you may also be interested in …

Our White Caucus cohort, which is a cohort-based series for white people in an organizational position of power to take part in anti-oppression work in a way that’s useful rather than destructive or distracting. 

learn more

white caucus stories

Sunsetting Seattle Works

Saying goodbye to our community
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A Deep Dive into Agents of Change

Read the Agents of Change origin story
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AoC alumni spotlight: Emily Tomita

Firsthand storytelling from AoC alum Emily Tomita of the cohort’s impact on her organization
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Creating a caring, needs-based workplace

Building person-centered structures and norms
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Support our renewal!

Seattle Works community, we really need your support during this transformation.
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The nonlinear, messy, beautiful evolution of Seattle Works

The organizational history of Seattle Works
Learn more

Learn about our other programs

BIPOC Link-Up

Evolve Board Training

Agents of Change

White Caucus Cohort

let’s stay in touch

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White Caucus next Tuesday 8/15 ~ link in bio to re White Caucus next Tuesday 8/15 ~ link in bio to register! This will be the second session in the third quarter of 2023: Processing Emotions that Keep People Stuck. Join the movement for collective liberation! 🌱
Due to high demand, we are holding an additional B Due to high demand, we are holding an additional BIPOC Link-Up THIS Thursday focusing on spirituality and belief systems within our communities. Register at link in bio or go to 
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We've been TRANSFORMING! And are now in major need We've been TRANSFORMING! And are now in major need of your support 🌱 As we cross the finish line of a multi-year evolution into collective liberation work, we are asking our community to support the Renew Seattle Works campaign. Read more and donate at link in bio 💚
For Asian heritage month, the BIPOC Link-Up is hos For Asian heritage month, the BIPOC Link-Up is hosting an AAPI racial affinity space on Thursday May 18th from 3p-5p PST 🌸 Link in bio or go to bit.ly/bipoclinkup to register 💫
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