You owe it to yourself to quit stalling and start getting serious. It's time to conquer your fear of race-based conversations. Introducing...

Unlearning Racism 

A 6-week online accelerator program for aspiring changemakers like you—who are sick of trying to make sense of racism alone. 

I'm Shakiyla Sincere, creator and facilitator for UnlearningRacism.

Since 2012, I've helped university students, staff, and faculty find the power and confidence to impact the world and relate to themselves, other individuals, and groups by becoming more mindful about the ways race and racialized oppression affect our day-to-day lives.

I got my start in student affairs at Howard University as a Resident Assistant, guiding and advising my peers on the educational, emotional, and social "wins" and "woes" life throws at us. At the same time, I was earning one degree in Psychology, another in Criminal Justice, and went on to start a career and earn a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from Syracuse University. Since then, I've started my PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution with George Mason University and I've made strides in helping students and colleagues find their voice in speaking up and out against all forms of bias in their communities.

I encourage people to become change agents through activism, protest, and organization. In my career as a student affairs professional, I have often facilitated after-hours programming, administered inclusion trainings, and presented at local and regional conferences.  I've created  workshops & trainings that have empowered and enlightened more than 500+ people on the East Coast and I've only just begun. 

UnlearningRacism is the culmination of the knowledge I gained, experiences I've shared, and skills I've picked up in my own journey toward understanding and rectifying racial inequity.  I don't claim to be an expert, or a guru, or a magical unicorn with all the right answers, BUT! I do have a proven method that has been successful for me that I would like to share with you. 

I'm committed to helping people like you build meaningful connections with others over difference for increased freedom, engagement, recognition, and impact.

So, my only question for you is: Are you ready to stop telling people you're "not racist" and start being actively antiracist? 

In this course you...

• ...will receive exposure to different cultural perspectives, new approaches to celebrating difference, and extensive theory based knowledge that you would usually find in college-level courses

  • AND you’ll gain the skills to continue having tough conversations about racial bias FOREVER!

• ...won't have to suffer through anymore awkward silences or dirty looks because you said something racially insensitive without thinking

  • AND you'll learn how to recover and move forward the right way when you make mistakes (like all humans do)!

• ...will gain knowledge, language, and skills in the areas of diversity and inclusion

  • AND be able to market yourself as an asset in these areas for future career opportunities!  

• ...won't have to overcome your fear of discussing race all alone with no blueprint

  • AND you'll grow and build lasting connections with the folks you meet  and learn from!

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this course structured?

This course is unit based. Each week, we will meet as a cohort (of no more than 12) for a live, group-coaching session. These sessions are recorded and you will have forever access to previous sessions and course materials.

Can I jump ahead?

No. Each unit is meant to be worked on and focused on both in a group and individually. You can always refer to previous lessons for more introspective work, but the dialogue that takes place within the cohort is a big part of the learning.  Between all the lessons, tasks, live sessions, and challenges, you’ll find the structure helpful in avoiding being overwhelmed.

I don’t have a lot of time. Is this course right for me?

This course is about 1 ½ hour commitment with me each week. How much time you spend on outside assignments is completely up to you. A number of the challenges and “homework” tasks will occur organically in your everyday life. If you find that you do not have the time you feel necessary to commit to the course, just let me know and we will get you into a future cohort.

What if I get really confused or stuck?

I am here to be your mentor. You can email me as often you as you need to and I will help troubleshoot your problems. We also have weekly 1-on-1s in which you can share your thoughts candidly without judgement. I want you to succeed!

How often is this course updated?

This course is updated after each cohort to make sure all of the content is up to date with the needs expressed by past cohorts. Every time I attempt and perfect a new technique, it goes in this course. Our last update was May 2018.

I already have some experience having hard conversations. Is this course for me?

By no means am I here to tell you what you’re doing isn’t working. If you have had success with your own method of addressing bias with folks I encourage you to keep doing great work! However, even those with experience will benefit from the content in this course. Racial justice work requires a constant commitment to having new experiences and questioning...

What if I don’t like the course?

I would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me in the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund. But, you must show you have committed to all of the course material up to that point, because none of the knowledge you gain through this process will work without you taking the time to commit to deepening your understanding of race and American racism.

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If you don't see your question here, please send me an email at hello@shakiyladsincere.com, and I will send you the information you need!