Tools for Addressing Racism

Facing Race provides tools and resources for individuals and organizations to discuss, reflect and take action to end racism.

Peggy McIntosh, Ph.D., has worked with The Saint Paul Foundation to author two articles on racism that attempt to address questions such as: Once people know they have privilege, what do they do? and Why do people resist conversations about racism?

The New Conversations® discussion tools are the centerpiece of Facing Race's strategy to encourage individuals to talk and learn about racism. Participants learn new skills such as sharing personal histories, assuming good intent and addressing real-life situations.

Additional resources include a racial equity resource directory that connects people to a list of Minnesota racial equity programs and training providers; research on perceptions experiences and perceptions of racism; and various articles.

Personal stories provide an opportunity to learn and share from one another's perspectives, and deepen our own awareness about the effects of race and racism.