In a time of political turmoil and tightening systems of power,

the work of white people is to go to the roots.

Like mushrooms decomposing what is dead or toxic on the forest floor, this series invites us to compost how harmful systems have shaped us — transforming hopelessness, finger-pointing, and shame into honesty, skill, and the capacity to nurture change rooted in care.

By doing this, we can transform our ways of being, relationships, and communities from the inside out. Together, we cultivate the nutrient-rich soil needed to grow what comes next.

In this series, we will:

• Identify what within us and in our systems needs composting

• Transform patterns that keep us stuck into practices that support liberation

• Build skills for internal and relational accountability, conflict engagement, and repair

• Connect with a community committed to growing new possibilities

• A felt sense of being seen, heard, and held in community — modeling the liberatory practices we aim to build.

• Expansion beyond trying to “do good,” embracing that this work is about our own liberation from harmful conditioning, reconnecting to our humanity so we can be grounded and courageous changemakers for racial justice and collective liberation in the world

• Learned embodied practices that increase our awareness, compassion, and ability to track how we personally manifest white supremacist conditioning - so we create more choice in how we act when we feel activated, defensive, or under pressure.

• Tools and connections that cultivate our capacity to show up in racial justice work for the long haul.

• Articulated clear commitments and next steps in our anti-racism practice that are aligned with our deepest values

A feeling of nourishment, hope, and connected to a vision of systems rooted in humanity and collective care.

We Intend For You to Leave With

Dates and Details

IN PERSON - Saturdays, 12 - 3p in Oakland

Dates: 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/9

ONLINE - Tuesdays, 12 - 3pm PT on zoom

Dates: 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28

Pricing for Five Sessions

Sliding scale: $350 – $650
Monthly payment plans available: 1/3 payments on February 27th, March 27th, April 27th.

Comrade — $500

For those who can meet basic needs and have some discretionary funds.

Partner in the Work — $650

For those who can meet basic needs and have ample discretionary funds.

Solidarity — $350

For those with limited income beyond meeting basic needs.

No one turned away for lack of funds. And we mean it. If pricing is a barrier, please reach out: ellery@cultureshift.live

We ask you to contribute what you can — your support helps us create and design (and promote and facilitate) these spaces instead of having to spend all of our time making money elsewhere to cover housing and living expenses. We really appreciate your support and could not do it without you.

Registration closes March 4th.