Description

Community Conscious Education

T4T’s copyrighted Transformational Equity Framework, Integrated Cohort Learning Model,
and Roadmap to Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Justice embody a powerful approach
to whole-brain decision-making. By integrating left and right brain strategies, these tools
address barriers that systematically exclude disenfranchised communities and foster
personal/relationship transformation by centering the experiences of impacted
communities that have historically been oppressed.

Left-brain strategies include policy, structure, and procedural changes to dismantle white
supremacy culture. Right-brain strategies involve personal and relationship
transformation. They require self-mastery to decolonize how people relate to one
another. This is the more difficult long-term work because it requires changing hearts
and minds.

In this class, T4T will support educators and administrators in integrating the communal
wisdom of the audience and the ancestral wisdom of Indigenous elders. Rather than
relying solely on academic research or policy advice, T4T strives to uplift the voices of
people with lived experience who live closest to the pain of inequity. Insights gleaned
from personal stories will honor their clairvoyance as survivors and will be vital in
discovering innovative solutions.

Who is this class intended for? This course is designed for parents, teachers,
professors, administrators of service providers, government officials, civic and
advocacy organizations, K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, activists, and
any organization that is eager to discover a more comprehensive version of American
history.

Eligibility Criteria: This course is open to everyone, with a specific focus on those
who have historically borne the brunt of racism and systemic oppression. We provide
affinity spaces upon request to ensure everyone feels included and heard.

Frequency, Duration, Time of Day, Virtual: Zoom, 1 day per week, 10-week term, 90 –
120 minutes per class with a break

Cost: $350 or 10 Weekly Payments of $4

ShenmiAkhu Pernebsati – Bio

Shenmiakhu Pernebsati’s journey began in Oakland, California, a city grappling with
the challenges of the crack era, earthquakes, fires, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. But he was
not defined by these circumstances. He was raised in a family deeply rooted in social
justice and public health. His father, an Assistant to the Mayor of Oakland, organized the
community against police brutality in his own home. His mother, a doctor who graduated
from the University of California Berkeley, instilled in him a love for learning and a passion
for making a difference in his community. For the past 25 years, ShenmiAkhu is humbled
to have initiated various cultural rites of passage to reconnect with his ancestors, history,
and name stolen through the middle passage of slavery.

Shenmiakhu’s global perspective was significantly shaped by his international
experiences. He learned Spanish as a second language by traveling to Spain, Cuba, and
Mexico. He taught at the University of Mexico (UAEH) and is currently a college professor
in California. He joined World Learning, Inc. with the Experiment in International Living
language immersion program, where he lived with a host family in Granada, Spain, and
studied Spanish at a nearby language institute. His attendance at the World Aids
Conference in Barcelona, hosted by former Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela,
was a testament to his global engagement.

ShenmiAkhu’s educational and professional journey is a testament to his
commitment to continuous learning and growth. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Spanish and Public Policy from Houston Baptist University and a Master of Arts in
Teaching from the School for International Training. ShenmiAkhu studied international
business at the University of Havana, Cuba, and later shared his knowledge by teaching
Harvard Business Case Studies at Oregon State University and the University of Delaware.
His graduation from the Business Evolution Program, sponsored by the Greater Los
Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, indicates ShenmiAkhu’s dedication to
constantly evolving

Looking for real change? We facilitate the process to get you there.