Competition vs. Solidarity

Exploring The Relationship Between Capitalism and White Supremacy

A six session series exploring the intersection of race and class in American society with the goal of understanding the intimate connection between economic and racial justice. 

  • Session 1: Birthing racialized capitalism

  • Session 2: Buying loyalty: the price of whiteness

  • Session 3: A not so New Deal: creating the white middle class

  • Session 4: Economic anxiety and white supremacy 

  • Session 5: Anti-racism, identity politics, and whiteness

  • Session 6: Cooperative multicultural economies

 

Interested in this workshop?

Let us know and we will notify you when it is next offered.

Cost

$200/participant

We do not want cost to barrier to participation. We have a sliding tuition scale available, so please reach out to the facilitator, Ryan (booking@ryanwilliamsvirden.com), to discuss payment.

Facilitators

Ryan Virden is an educator, author, and cultural worker based in Minneapolis. Ryan  works with individuals and organizations to develop mindsets and build skills for communication across lines of difference. He is particularly interested in looking at the intersections of race, class and gender. He has authored several pieces which can be found at Teaching for Tolerance, The Good Men Project, Twin Cities Daily Planet, Teaching While White among several other platforms. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, as well as  MLS and M. Ed degrees focused on critical studies, equity and inclusion.