“I first encountered the African Diaspora Alliance during my travels to Cuba, where they guided me through a riveting exploration of how African history and ancestry shaped the country and culture, past and present race relations and the rarely discussed but rampant anti-Blackness in Latin America. I knew based on this experience that ADA would be excellent facilitators for a series of educational workshops on anti-Blackness at my large, interdisciplinary organization and they did not disappoint. Their depth of knowledge and style of facilitation provides a global framework for understanding issues of oppression within the United States and encourages local and international solidarity in movements for liberation. ADA's curriculum is informed by their academic studies and lived experiences in the US and abroad, but also by their experiences as organizers on the ground remaining attuned to grassroots movements led by those most directly impacted - this among other things, sets ADA aside from the common corporate consultant doing anti-racism work.”
-Attorney
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“I learned a tremendous amount in the workshops because as one of the oldest people in the office, there were certain generational gaps that you had to overcome in understanding the work that we all need to do in challenging anti-Blackness, [even as a Black woman]”
-Attorney
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“I *loved* the African Diaspora Alliance Training and have been meaning to thank you for that! I think it's great that we have people in leadership who recognized the importance of that moment to not only point fingers at other people but to actually take the time to reflect on how we ourselves perpetuate anti-blackness at large as well as within our own office. So thank you so much for offering that! I learned a ton.”
-Investigator
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“I first encountered the African Diaspora Alliance during my travels to Cuba, where they guided me through a riveting exploration of how African history and ancestry shaped the country and culture, past and present race relations and the rarely discussed but rampant anti-Blackness in Latin America. I knew based on this experience that ADA would be excellent facilitators for a series of educational workshops on anti-Blackness at my large, interdisciplinary organization and they did not disappoint. Their depth of knowledge and style of facilitation provides a global framework for understanding issues of oppression within the United States and encourages local and international solidarity in movements for liberation. ADA's curriculum is informed by their academic studies and lived experiences in the US and abroad, but also by their experiences as organizers on the ground remaining attuned to grassroots movements led by those most directly impacted - this among other things, sets ADA aside from the common corporate consultant doing anti-racism work.”
-Attorney
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“The workshops facilitated by ADA went far beyond the anti-racism and bias implicit trainings that have become so popular. They presented new information, new perspectives, and new ideas for challenging anti-Blackness and racism in ourselves, our work, and our communities. The workshops have inspired critical dialogue and a commitment to holding ourselves accountable for advancing anti-oppression within our organization.”
-Social Worker
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