This self-paced course awards 10.5 CEUs

 

In this course, we look at racism as a system and our positions within that system, with an emphasis on social, economic, and political power. We explore racial identity development and characteristics of dialogue about race and racism. We utilize a variety of learning methods with a focus on theory and action.

By participating in this course, participants will:

• Explore Black liberation, Black power movements in social work, and see them as connected to the larger movement for Black liberation, as well as recognize the status quo’s response.
• Examine the Black Panther Party's community survival programs and Ten-Point Program and compare them to social work programs.
• Identify Black social workers who have greatly contributed to the social work profession but have often been excluded from mainstream (White) social work education and history.
• Begin to conceptualize what social work would look like if the emphasis was on Black liberation.

 

Shimon Cohen, MSW, LCSW 

Shimon Cohen is a social work educator, podcaster and change agent. He is passionate about racial justice and liberatory social work. He is the host and producer of the nationally recognized podcast Doin’ the Work: Frontline Stores of Social Change. 

Charla Cannon Yearwood, MSSW, LCSW 

Charla Cannon Yearwood is an Indianapolis based clinical social worker. Her professional work, which includes clinical services, consulting, and teaching, are all rooted in liberation. Her research interests include challenging white supremacy in the social work profession and liberation based clinical mental health care. 

 

 

 

Participants have the option to earn certificates and digital badges*. These will be PDFs and/or graphic images that can be shared on websites and social networks, as well as printed.

*The digital badge is in the form of a graphic you can upload/post. It is not integrated with any platforms.

Level I      Participants who complete any 4 Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice Series courses will be awarded a digital badge and Series-level certification for the Certificate in Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice

 

Level II     Participants who complete all 8 Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice Series courses will be awarded a digital badge and Series-level certification for the Certificate in Advanced Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice

Upon completion of the requirements for the level of certificate, email shimonsocialwork@gmail.com to inform that you have met the requirements for certificate Level I or Level II. After confirmation by UHGCSW, you will be emailed your certificate and digital badge.