Description

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                                   Racism, Trauma & Healing

Process Our workshop offers a unique approach to confronting bias and
rebuilding a shared community vision through the traditional art of
storytelling. Participants and cohort members will explore how cultural,
religious, and racial stereotypes shape our beliefs and impact diverse
communities. This course aims to elevate narratives from community
members with lived experience who have successfully addressed bias and
transformed traumatic events into healing opportunities.

Highlights This workshop offers practical benefits, supporting service
providers in deepening their understanding of how racism creates trauma in
individuals and society. Participants will leave with a clear recognition of the
signs of trauma from racism and develop personal healing-centered
strategies, directly impacting their work and the communities they serve.

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.