Question 1

Is there a fee for participating in the Project?

Accepted Answer

There is no fee to be a participant in the Anti-Racism Project.

Question 2

How old do I have to be to participate?

Accepted Answer

You must be at least 18 years old.

Question 3

How often will we meet?

Accepted Answer

Unknown

Question 4

Who do you anticipate will be the participants?

Accepted Answer

We anticipate participants from many Long Island communities who are interested in educating themselves further about the issues of racism and hopefully becoming anti-racist activists.

Question 5

Can I attend with a friend?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Come alone or come with others.

Question 6

Where will the sessions be held?

Accepted Answer

In Rockville Centre at one of our supporting organizations.

Question 7

What if, due to unforseen circumstances, I am unable to participate in all of the sessions?"

Accepted Answer

We do ask that you commit to attending every session but if the unforeseen occurs, please confer with your facilitators.

Question 8

What if I feel uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

No doubt there will be moments of discomfort as we delve into the painful realities of racism.  We will ask participants to trust the process of our course, honor confidentiality, and rely on the facilitators for help.  Your honest responses will be valued and will help to foster a meaningful experieince for the whole group.

Question 9

Who are the facilitators?

Accepted Answer

Our volunteer facilitators have a variety of creditials: they are educators and social workers with expertise and experience in diversity leadership, social activism and group facilitation.  They have all recieved additional training specifically geared to this Project.

"Not everything that is faced can be changed,

but nothing can be changed until it is faced."

James Baldwin

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