Racial Equity Matters trainings draw strong response

“It was the most insightful and thought-provoking training about the big-picture perspective that I have ever attended.” — Lt. Chantia Miller, Cincinnati Police Department

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is hosting Racial Equity Matters trainings this year as part of its commitment to the pursuit of racial equity in our region. We believe it’s the vital work of our generation to bring our community together for conversations that lay the groundwork for collaboration and move us forward in impactful ways.

The first of this year’s sessions — hosted by GCF in April with community partners and conducted by the Racial Equity Institute — were attended more than 100 community members, and future sessions are filling quickly. We’re pleased that the response has been so positive, and that there is interest from a broad array of community stakeholders, including donors, business leaders, nonprofit organization staff and public officials.

The sessions include Groundwater, a half-day introduction to content on racial equity that explores the structural and cross-sector nature of racism; and Phase 1, a two-day session that covers talking points, historical factors and an organizational definition of racism.

The next Groundwater and Phase 1 trainings will also be offered in June, and the registrations for those and subsequent sessions have been strong. Based on feedback from participants, GCF is planning debriefing discussions for individuals who have completed Groundwater and Phase 1 — stay tuned for details.

As a gift to the community, GCF and its generous partners are underwriting the cost of first-year trainings to build awareness about the program’s value to the community. Sessions are scheduled through November. For further information about Racial Equity Matters trainings, and to register for upcoming dates, click here.