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This bystander education course will provide employees with an understanding of how interpersonal racism continues to support and maintain systemic racism. Through scenario-based learning, participants will develop skills for recognizing racial bias and confronting discrimination. An overview of related Human Resources policies and practices will be given to support employees in actively dismantling racism within Mass General Brigham.

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Molly Tetzlaff replied on

I agree 

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Christopher Palermo replied on

I agree with the lessons, and it showed me a different perspective I never thought about before. 

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Anna Volanth replied on

It is important to have awareness of the inequities around us. In adopting ignorance, we feed into systematic racism rather than encouraging ourselves and others to address the issue.

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Anna Volanth replied on

It is important to have awareness of the injustices taking place around us on a daily basis. Ignorance enables systematic racism to continue while adopting awareness encourages us to address the issue.

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Emily Martis replied on

4 good examples of what racism can look like in the work place

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Erika White replied on

It's so easy to denounce racism, but this activity helped to remind me of how much courage it takes to stand up and fight against oppression and the consequences of standing up for yourself or someone else.  It also takes a lot to reflect on and acknoledge the things that you have done wrong and navigate through the shame of being part of the problem.  I think this course did a great job at reminding us that being complicit is not a painless choice either.  Well done MGB!

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RACHAEL MURPHY replied on

I agree

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Erika White replied on

This course did a great job at helping me to reflect on how much courage it takes to stand up for yourself and someone else.  Every choice has consequences, including the choice to stay silent.  This course was also a great reminder that it is everyone's responsibility to dismantle racism. 

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Alayra Perez Garcia replied on

i agree !!

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Malia Bolduc replied on

The videos were engaging and I liked how they were based on real-life scenarios of MGB hospitals.

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Camden Harrington replied on

I found it valuable that several situations were presented from several points of view. It can be easy to assume that these types of situations don't happen in real life, but I though that, for the most part, they were presented in a plausible way. They are a good reminder to reflect on your own actions, implicit biases, and the way our words and actions can be perceived by others. 

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Quang Le replied on

I don't this this discussion is doing what the course designer wanted.

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Su-Zie Kim replied on

This is by far the most relatable and entertaining DEI module I've completed. Compared to outdated powerpoint slides that are widespread across most institutions, the choose-your-own-adventure media is much more engaging and useful.

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Catherine McLaughlin replied on

Content was engaging

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Ava Moran replied on

I agree

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Shalimar De Jesus replied on

The scenarios are very insightful on how unjust racism is in the workplace. The videos were greatly appealing to understanding this topic.

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Jessica Clasby replied on

Each scenario combined felt like a very all-encompassing review/lesson on how racism in all forms and regardless of intention effects all of us each day!

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Hannah Gebert replied on

I like that they showed what people wanted to say and what the reaction the person with the racist comment thought they would get vs how people actually responded. I like that they showed that no one wants to admit they were behaving poorly, but changing behavior is less embarrassing than continuing to present ignorance.

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Emily Rivera replied on

i agree

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