Finding Freedom: White Women Taking on Our Own White Supremacy (UU Women)
Wednesdays Sept 6- October 4, 2023 from 6:30-9:00pm ET
** This online 5-part workshop is open to Unitarian Universalist (UU) community members who identify as white and female/nonbinary/genderqueer. Space is limited to 40 participants.**
Finding Freedom is a workshop that aims to deepen our individual and collective understanding of how we as white women are complicit with white supremacy, how we can make changes to live more deeply and consistently into our racial justice commitments, and how we can move ourselves and other people in our networks to join the fight for racial, economic and gender justice right now.
The workshop will take place September 6, 13, 20, 27, and Oct 4, 2023 from 6:30-9:00pm ET. Participants must attend Session 1 in order to participate in future sessions.
Is this workshop right for me?
All women and gender-nonconforming, non-binary and trans people, and all white and mixed-race folks, who are in the UU community and are interested in exploring the intersection of white womanhood and white supremacy are welcome to join us. The categories of “white” or “woman” might not be exactly how you define yourself. This workshop may still be useful to you if you were socialized as a white female and/or you are perceived as one today.
This workshop focuses on United States history, context and current reality. People from outside the US are welcome to join us, as long as you understand we will be using a US-based frame.
What is the cost of the workshop?
NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds) We have a sliding scale that participants can place themselves on. The scale is based on a similar scale used by Finding Freedom and inspired by Resource Generation’s “Class Privilege Quiz." To find where you fit on the scale, ask yourself…
Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners?
Have you attended private education institutions or do you have an advanced degree?
Are your bills or credit cards on autopay?
Are you able to access and afford healthcare or health insurance for you and your family members?
Do you have zero debt or low amounts of debt and/or do you have disposable income?
Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?
If your answers are…
All or Mostly YES consider our Generosity Rate of $350. This rate enables us to provide discounted and free spots to others.
Some YES and some NO consider our Full Rate $270. This covers the estimated cost of the workshop if it is filled.
Mostly NO consider our Discount Rate $150. This rate helps us cover the estimated cost of the workshop if it is filled.
All NO consider our Free Rate. This cost enables participants to freely participate without incurring undue financial hardship
*** YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH UUWF using this link: https://uuwf.org/event-5314520.
PLEASE NOTE: This web page is for people who have already registered through UUWF. Please sign up here to answer several questions that will assist the facilitators in preparing for this workshop.
Why Is UUWF Hosting This?
The leadership of UUWF is excited to offer this programming opportunity to our wider community. We acknowledge that we, individually and as an organization, have historically been complicit in the silencing of some women and gender-expansive people. This program will help to actualize our vision of building a Beloved Community of women and gender-expansive people across diverse backgrounds and experiences.UUWF board and staff who identify as white will be participating.
More questions? Check out Finding Freedom’s Frequently Asked Questions.
For additional questions not covered in our FAQ, please email kari@wearefindingfreedom.org or evageline@wearefindingfreedom.org.
Wednesdays Sept 6- October 4, 2023 from 6:30-9:00pm ET
** This online 5-part workshop is open to Unitarian Universalist (UU) community members who identify as white and female/nonbinary/genderqueer. Space is limited to 40 participants.**
Finding Freedom is a workshop that aims to deepen our individual and collective understanding of how we as white women are complicit with white supremacy, how we can make changes to live more deeply and consistently into our racial justice commitments, and how we can move ourselves and other people in our networks to join the fight for racial, economic and gender justice right now.
The workshop will take place September 6, 13, 20, 27, and Oct 4, 2023 from 6:30-9:00pm ET. Participants must attend Session 1 in order to participate in future sessions.
Is this workshop right for me?
All women and gender-nonconforming, non-binary and trans people, and all white and mixed-race folks, who are in the UU community and are interested in exploring the intersection of white womanhood and white supremacy are welcome to join us. The categories of “white” or “woman” might not be exactly how you define yourself. This workshop may still be useful to you if you were socialized as a white female and/or you are perceived as one today.
This workshop focuses on United States history, context and current reality. People from outside the US are welcome to join us, as long as you understand we will be using a US-based frame.
What is the cost of the workshop?
NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds) We have a sliding scale that participants can place themselves on. The scale is based on a similar scale used by Finding Freedom and inspired by Resource Generation’s “Class Privilege Quiz." To find where you fit on the scale, ask yourself…
Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners?
Have you attended private education institutions or do you have an advanced degree?
Are your bills or credit cards on autopay?
Are you able to access and afford healthcare or health insurance for you and your family members?
Do you have zero debt or low amounts of debt and/or do you have disposable income?
Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?
If your answers are…
All or Mostly YES consider our Generosity Rate of $350. This rate enables us to provide discounted and free spots to others.
Some YES and some NO consider our Full Rate $270. This covers the estimated cost of the workshop if it is filled.
Mostly NO consider our Discount Rate $150. This rate helps us cover the estimated cost of the workshop if it is filled.
All NO consider our Free Rate. This cost enables participants to freely participate without incurring undue financial hardship
*** YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH UUWF using this link: https://uuwf.org/event-5314520.
PLEASE NOTE: This web page is for people who have already registered through UUWF. Please sign up here to answer several questions that will assist the facilitators in preparing for this workshop.
Why Is UUWF Hosting This?
The leadership of UUWF is excited to offer this programming opportunity to our wider community. We acknowledge that we, individually and as an organization, have historically been complicit in the silencing of some women and gender-expansive people. This program will help to actualize our vision of building a Beloved Community of women and gender-expansive people across diverse backgrounds and experiences.UUWF board and staff who identify as white will be participating.
More questions? Check out Finding Freedom’s Frequently Asked Questions.
For additional questions not covered in our FAQ, please email kari@wearefindingfreedom.org or evageline@wearefindingfreedom.org.
