“I am currently in the final session of a diversity training that you are leading at my work. I have to say that I was extremely angry and defensive initially and hiding behind all of the excuses that Robin DiAngelo discusses in her White Fragility book.
This course has slowly broken through a lot of that fragility and defensiveness in me. I have a long way to go, but I think you've helped to put me on a far more conscionable path. I'm a middle aged, straight, able-bodied, white male, so I have lived my whole life on the benefiting side of every inequity. I can't imagine the courage that it takes to stand up and not only tell people about racism to people like me, but also to directly confront our deeply held beliefs. I am impressed and humbled.
I, for one, thank you. You've gotten through a deep layer of denial in me and while I'm still extremely uncomfortable with it, I am also deeply grateful. Thank you and please continue your good works. I will strive to emulate your courage.”
— Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Session Participant, SMG
