| Lifework Sessions are a companion to The Arc of White Womanhood, a course for those socialized white & female, concerning intersections of race and gender. You do not have to have completed The Arc or previous LW sessions.
Event Description: Unpack the compelling and raw lived experiences of Stephanie Colon, a "woke" and "broke" Black woman navigating systemic oppression, racial trauma, and the complexities of identity. This 90-minute interactive session will be an unapologetic exploration of how Stephanie’s life, plagued by intergenerational racial trauma and internalized racial inferiority, has shaped her story as both a survivor and a thriver.
The event will begin with a powerful entrance song, I Can’t Breathe by H.E.R., setting the tone for a deep reflection on race, identity, and survival. Stephanie will share intimate stories, from the racial aggressions she faced as a child growing up in a white neighborhood, to her tumultuous experiences in interracial marriages. Each part of her narrative serves to highlight the pervasiveness of anti-Blackness and the resilience required to navigate and dismantle white supremacy. Workshop Highlights:
- Meditative mindfulness exercises
- Performance: A Conversation with a “Woke” and “Broke” Black Woman
- Interactive Q&A
- Reflective closeout exercises
NOTE: ARC LIFEWORK SESSIONS are normally conducted as a caucus space for people socialized as white and female. We are honored to accept Stephanie Colon's request to present her powerful program to our audience. |
