Anti-Racism Training for Workplaces
Help teams explore common race-based discrimination and harassment in North American workplaces through expert-designed, animated eLearning storytelling and interactive exercises.
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
- Examine & understand: Racial Bias, Racial Stereotyping, Colourblind Racism & Systemic Racism
- Explore impacts of workplace racism on employees and your organization
- Identify strategies to combat racism and achieve diversity, equity and inclusion
What happens when the CEO brings in an A.I. Robot to make “objective” hiring decisions? Watch and listen to a cast of employees who share their experiences of racism at work. It becomes clear that Future Generation needs a “reboot” to address systemic racism.
Anti-Racism Training is separated into 4 episodes:
Kay is NOT the resident hip-hop expert!
Kay describes how for him, the “daily grind” at work has meant dealing with racial aggressions that many of his colleagues do not have to experience.
Where is Ellen “Really” From?
Ellen’s 4th generation in this country… but people still ask!
Lina is Anything But Boring!
Lina misses out on the informal social networking that can help advance careers. She doesn’t go out to the bar with them because (a) she is busy after work with a son in rep soccer; and (b) she’s Muslim and does not drink.
Sharon Doesn’t “Gel” With the Team?
It’s no mystery to Sharon why she (the team member with the most expertise) is removed from the client project. She and manager Greg debrief.
It’s time for concrete steps to address racism in the workplace
Designed for a wide range of workplaces and sectors, Ryley Learning’s Anti-Racism for Workplaces online course educates and empowers employees and managers. The course uses diverse characters to illustrate common themes of race-based discrimination and harassment arising in North American workplaces.
Actor Perspectives
Nigel Downer
You’ve seen him on TV shows and commercials for major brands… Here, Nigel Downer speaks about voicing the role of Kay. For Kay, the “daily grind” at work has meant dealing with racial aggressions that many of his colleagues do not experience.
Martha Chaves
Martha Chaves is an award-winning comedian, actor, activist, and playwright. In her own words, she’s the “most famous LGBTQ-Nicaraguan-Canadian stand-up comic in the world.” Here, Martha speaks about voicing the role of Maria. Maria describes being “othered” in her workplace.
Daphney Joseph
Daphney Joseph is bilingual actor, comedian, and improviser. Here, Daphney speaks about voicing the role of Sharon. It’s no mystery to Sharon why she (the team member with the most expertise) is removed from the client project. “At the end of the day, everyone loses.”
Jane Luk
Jane is a four-time nominee for the Canadian Comedy Awards for Funniest Female Improvisor and recipient of a Dora Award and Chalmers Award for Best Youth Script. Here, Jane speaks about her role as Ellen. Ellen is perceived as a “perpetual foreigner”: “I’m 4th generation in this country, but people still ask me where I’m from. Like, where I’m really from.”
Dan Galea
Dan is a Toronto Based Producer/Writer/Comedian who hosts and produces The DG Special Live, a live streamed variety show. Dan speaks about voicing the role of Alex. Alex makes stereotypical assumptions about Kay’s interests… and acts like a jack *** as he asks for Kay’s help with the office party planning. “Can you help a brother out, yo? Makin’ a hiphop playlist!”
Kris Siddiqi
Kris Siddiqi is a comedian and creator of the CBCGem series BIT PLAYAS, an alumni of The Second City Toronto, a regular on CBC’s BECAUSE NEWS, and a voice actor. Kris casted and directed the voice acting for Ryley Learning’s “Anti-Racism for Workplaces” course. Here, he tells us why comedic actors are perfect for voicing the characters.
