In the introductory module of the Foundations of Racial Equity Series, we explore racial capitalism, which describes the current economic system of extracting social and economic value from a person of a different racial identity. Racial capitalism is based on the theft, exclusion and exploitation of the land, labor, and capital of people of color. Philanthropy—as a social, political, and economic strategy of society’s wealthiest people, mostly white men, and institutions that “do good” while moving wealth without tax exposure—upholds racial capitalism.
Join us to:
- Explore the foundations of racial capitalism, its historical roots and current implications for people of color and antidotes to racial capitalism;
- Grapple with the role of philanthropy in upholding racial capitalism;
- Discuss approaches and practices in disrupting racial capitalism with philanthropic peers
Session One Integration Hours: Tuesday, October 7 – 2:00 pm ET (1-hour session)
Each session in the Foundations of Racial Equity series contains two parts. Part one is a 3-hour faculty-led session. Part two of each module includes an integration hour, a 1-hour lightly facilitated session. The purpose is to help participants reflect on and apply key themes from earlier sessions and create a peer-driven environment for discussing how FRE topics relate to current internal and sector-wide cultural shifts, especially in the face of rapid organizational changes. The space encourages real-time dialogue and shared learning, helping attendees connect insights to their own contexts and return to their organizations with practical tools and understanding.
Registration: Participants must register here for the full 2025 Foundation of Racial Equity series to attend this session.
