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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I couldn't have agreed more with these scenarios. I have never been the subject of racism but I have witnessed it happen first hand to some very close friends and family members. 

Amanda Macinnes replied on

Respectfully,

This program had potential but once again made black people out to be aggressive and the white people the hero of the discrimination. Why is it that the black manager when "what she wanted to say" portion came up it was portrayed as aggressive and not professional in almost every interaction? Why is it that the black man was the only "racist" that had gotten reported and had to go to a program. The other white professionals all were consulted by friends and fellow coworkers. Only in one instance was the white manager of the housekeepers was reported and fired but not the female manager, the lead doctor, the white men in the cafe, or the white female nurse. None of these roles had to go to a program and formally apologize to the people of color they were racist to.

This is was upsetting to watch. What a shame that the people who created this program for all staff required to take, continue to paint black people in a negative "aggressive" light all while proclaiming its a start to "dismantling racism". I cant imagine that I'm the only person of color who was upset by this module. Do better. 

White people should not make modules to dismantle racism when majority don't even see it or feel it. 

 

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Riyah Gonzalez replied on

No one is immune to biases. The important thing is to try, learn and be open to being corrected

Ancella Roy replied on

Very useful

Adam Schwartz replied on

Amazing Content

Marvin Gonzalez-Romero replied on

this training was amazing I have learn so much from it 

shquana Whittaker replied on

The scenarios were very informative and well put together

Jorge Parra Torres replied on

I liked that we were able to see the injustices in the workplace through four different perspectives. It is hard for some to imagine what others go through if they are not in the same position themself, so this interactive setting painted a clear picture of how injustices may occur and the impacts they have on patients and employees in the hospital setting.

Samantha Nett replied on

I agree with everything that was mentioned in the videos

Nunah Tarwoe replied on

I found the videos very helpful in recognizing my own bias and found myself reflecting on past interactions. Addressing racism and especially microaggressions is challenging and takes courage;  often times the offending party is not aware of the effect of their words.  It takes skill and practice to address and confront racism and I concur with prior comments that "training classes" would certainly be beneficial. 

Andrea Guarente replied on

agree

Victoria McClure replied on

agree

Victoria McClure replied on

Unfortunate that these were real interactions within our institution. Very helpful reminders. 

Lisa Elwell replied on

I agree

Mildred Velez Vega replied on

Some of these situations I have actually witnessed and this is a great reminder to everyone that they are not acceptable situations here in the workplace.

Elaine Mok replied on

content was put together very nicely.

Lizmailyn Escoto replied on

Powerful lesson with important messages it brought forward. 

Courtney Welsh replied on

agreed

Olivia Lovenstein replied on

It's important to create new values and attitudes and be provided with the tools to help address discrimination. 

Rebecca Dubay replied on

content was very well presented.

Rebecca Dubay replied on

agreed 

Keeley Motha replied on

Yes I agree

Michelle Specht replied on

I agree that this was well put together.  It was also helpful to see how to address a patient who is exhibiting racist behavior.  I see this far too frequently.

Kristen Paolucci replied on

I agree that this was well put together.  It was also helpful to see how to address a patient who is exhibiting racist behavior.  I see this far too frequently.

Kristen Paolucci replied on

i agree

Jennifer Haas replied on

I do believe that most everyone we work with comes at this problem with a desire to do the right thing.   

Adding a dimension of education and an opportunity for discussion is an important step forward.

Michael Groff replied on

The course was put together in an engaging and though provoking manner. Well done.

Carolyn Dorr replied on

Great Course. Thank you!

Allison Clark replied on

Helpful and insightful scenarios

Paul Ginart replied on

agree

Serena McConkey replied on

agree

Serena McConkey replied on

agree

Serena McConkey replied on

Agree

Kristine Stache replied on

I really liked each scenarios perspective on the issue. Very well done and put together.

Casandra Kay replied on

I think it is important for everyone to recognize and confront racism. We must all work together to dismantle racism and create a more equitable and just society.

Lin Wang-Meyer replied on

we can all work together against racism, is great to know we have the resources and know whom to turn to when needed 

Maria Betancourt Rodriguez replied on

we can all work together against racism, is great to know we have the resources and know whom to turn to when needed 

Maria Betancourt Rodriguez replied on

I would be interested in seeing depictions of racism in other sectors domains, like finance, data analytics, and so forth. I would also be interested in seeing instances of racism for remote workers.

Joshua Vlahakis replied on

This was a very well put-together course, and I appreciated how much time was taken to go in-depth in the situations shown.

Emily Nguyen replied on

The course gave me more words and alternatives to use when presented with this situation.

Maria Medina replied on

The content was very well put together and highlighted various issues that one can face within healthcare and everyday life and how we can address and combat those institutions to make the workplace and patient interactions more inclusive and meaningful.

Isabella Vargas replied on

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