As a white person who inherently benefits from structural racism, my business model has a three-pronged approach to address the intergenerational impact of settler colonialism and chattel slavery.

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1. Determining a Sliding-Scale Fee

Typically, sliding-scales are designed to address income disparity only, with a fee determined by a person’s present financial factors. In recognition of the intergenerational impact of structural racism, for all services provided to individuals (as opposed to schools, agencies and organizations), I will consider not only your current finances but what you choose to share about how racism and white supremacy have affected your ancestors’ ability to generate and benefit from all forms of capital (financial, social, cultural).

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2. Stepping Back & Referring Out

With regard to the training and facilitation I do around implicit-bias and the trauma of social oppression, I recognize that my praxis rests on the shoulders of thinkers, writers and scholars of color. While I cannot repay those individuals, directly, for the ways I have developed my voice through their brilliance, what I can do is consider the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), who are doing similar work and refer you to them. Because of the intricate, multi-faceted, intergenerational impact of racism, not enough BIPOC educators have had the opportunity to start their own training and consultation practices. For those who have, it is crucial that their work is recognized, their voices heard. I want to make sure you are aware of your choices and encourage you to prioritize businesses owned and run by BIPOC community members — I can share names and contact information once I have some details about the training you seek.

 

3. Paying it Forward

If I work with your school, agency or organization, I will give 25% of the income I generate through all training and facilitation services to an organization devoted to challenging and dismantling structural racism. While there are many non-profits doing this work, I will donate to those headed and predominantly staffed by BIPOC folx and whose mission was created through an intersectional lens. I am happy to discuss, specifically, where that 25% of what you pay me is going (and why).