Hello and welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a weekly discussion space for people of color.
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- We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued members of this community, should remain in ‘lurk’ mode.
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Prompt
For today, I’m thinking about the increased use of racial/ethnic/cultural sensitivity trainings that have been happening in the west as a part of workforce practices. Do you live in a place that has normalized these trainings or values them at all? Have you ever attended one of these trainings? What are your thoughts about their use or efficacy, particularly as a person of color yourself.