How to be an Ally Against Racism

Racism persists as a systemic issue with far-reaching consequences. Becoming an ally against racism is an ongoing journey of learning, understanding, and action; it is about transforming awareness into engagement and bystanders into advocates.

This course offers practical guidance for those who want to support colleagues and peers, guiding you through three essential steps to start you on this journey. By understanding the history and different forms of racism, you will learn how to spot discriminatory practices and the sometimes subtle dynamics that sustain them. Through a series of reflective exercises and discussions, you will develop the skills to listen with empathy and to support those whose voices are often marginalized. And crucially, you'll learn how to confidently speak out against racially biased behaviour — because being an ally means being ready to act.

• Recognise the various forms of racism and understand their historical context and ongoing impact
• Use active and empathetic listening to facilitate inclusive conversations
• Use your power, influence and privilege to amplify the voices of marginalized people
• Confidently speak out against racist acts and biased behaviour

• Three things to do in order to become an ally against racism
• Historical timelines that impact racism
• Recognizing multiple layers of racism
• Six actions to listening well
• When to use your power and influence to amplify messages that may not be heard
• Speaking out when witnessing racism exercise
• Examples of microaggressions