Right To Be is offering this interactive training to train people on how to safely intervene in the face of police violence and anti-black racism using the 5Ds of bystander intervention. 

We’ll start by talking about the types of violence and racism Black folks are facing right now — from examples of microaggressions to murder — using a tool we call the “spectrum of racism.” We’ll also talk about how anti-black racism is so ingrained into the fabric of our society that we see it present in all forms, from everyday tasks or activities to larger societal institutions. Then, discuss the deep impact harassment, violence, and the constant threat of violence has on black communities. 

You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. Finally, talk about what to do if you’re a person of color worried the violence will turn on you and how to avoid being a “white savior.” 

We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see police-sponsored, anti-Black harassment or violence.

Right To Be has been selected as an inaugural recipient of a Community Grant from Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand as part of its Black Community Commitment Grant Program. This funding is allowing us to expand our capacity and train more people for free. 

To learn more about this program, click here.