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Thanksgiving Toolkit - (Showing Up 4 Racial Justice)
http://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/thanksgivingMore at the link, including
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Remember:
• All White folks need to talk about racial justice this year, including those of us who see ourselves as progressive. Those
conversation are opportunities to discuss what we can do to address racism in ourselves and our communities, and to
challenge the scapegoating of “other” White people- especially working class White folks and/or White folks living in rural
or rust belt towns.
• Conversations with Trump supporters aren’t about proving yourself right, they are about changing hearts and minds.
• Drop shaming, blaming, and stereotypes.
• Be prepared to listen, especially when you don’t agree. Be sure you aren’t just waiting to plan a response.
• The election just happened, and emotions are high from all perspectives. Check in with yourself, and remember the high
pressure environment we are working in
• Many people will not be reached with a framework of “white privilege” or “systems of oppression,” particularly rural, poor,
and working class people. Use language and references that more people relate to
• Online only goes so far. Once things get tense, take the conversation off of Facebook, email, or text message. Meet in
person or have a phone call.
• Find a stopping point. You are not likely to change someone’s world view in one sitting. End when the conversation is in a
place of agreement, and revisit it again later
Remember:
• All White folks need to talk about racial justice this year, including those of us who see ourselves as progressive. Those
conversation are opportunities to discuss what we can do to address racism in ourselves and our communities, and to
challenge the scapegoating of “other” White people- especially working class White folks and/or White folks living in rural
or rust belt towns.
• Conversations with Trump supporters aren’t about proving yourself right, they are about changing hearts and minds.
• Drop shaming, blaming, and stereotypes.
• Be prepared to listen, especially when you don’t agree. Be sure you aren’t just waiting to plan a response.
• The election just happened, and emotions are high from all perspectives. Check in with yourself, and remember the high
pressure environment we are working in
• Many people will not be reached with a framework of “white privilege” or “systems of oppression,” particularly rural, poor,
and working class people. Use language and references that more people relate to
• Online only goes so far. Once things get tense, take the conversation off of Facebook, email, or text message. Meet in
person or have a phone call.
• Find a stopping point. You are not likely to change someone’s world view in one sitting. End when the conversation is in a
place of agreement, and revisit it again later