Activating Real Justice For Black Liberation
Learn how to practice restorative justice & confidently disrupt racial injustice without performative or overwhelming advocacy action
Get equipped with mindset, knowledge, & tools to start effectively advancing Black liberation through the power of restorative justice & aligned advocacy efforts
Anti-Blackness is an insidious form of racism that’s inextricably linked to white supremacy and reflected in our communities’ everyday practices at the individual, systemic, and cultural levels.
It impacts the experiences Black people have with safety, community relationships, and even justice.
But if you are committed to advancing equity and disrupting racial injustice, you have a responsibilty to do your part in building a world where the humanity, value, and needs of Black people are recognized and supported.
A lot of people who want to fight for justice are able to call-out racism in reactive and shame-driven ways but very few are ready to eradicate anti-Blackness and other forms of oppression through deeply transformative and repair-centered practices.
It’s time for us to change that.
And to do so you must be ready to:
- Acknowledge & understand how Anti-Blackness operates in our communities daily
- Collectively work toward liberation through consistent & non-performative advocacy
- Challenge punishment-driven forms of justice that actually undermine the safety & humanity of Black people
- Practice accountability when you or others have contributed to racist harms
- Help create community spaces that allow Black and other marginalized people to experience the freedom they deserve
In this 2-day interactive workshop, you will learn what it means to be an advocate for Black liberation, the power of restorative justice as a means to repair the harm caused by white supremacy, and how to implement its principles so you can help create more equitable communities for Black and other marginalized people through sustainable and authentic advocacy action.
What My Learners Are Saying
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One of the Most Informational Courses I've Ever Taken
Ashley Locke
This course really put a lot into perspective for me and opened my eyes to areas I can improve to work towards restorative and transformative justice. I felt very called in throughout this course and now have the tools to take more meaningful acti...
Read MoreThis course really put a lot into perspective for me and opened my eyes to areas I can improve to work towards restorative and transformative justice. I felt very called in throughout this course and now have the tools to take more meaningful action than I previously have.
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2 focused days of workshops on Saturday & Sunday June 11th-12th (with access to course materials for 30 days) to help you move forward in racial equity action without feeling overwhelmed or inauthentic
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Actionable justice curriculum with real-life examples to aid in your implementation of restorative justice principles
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A private community to gain encouragement & support before and after the workshop from other workshop participants who are also committed to growing in their justice advocacy
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Breakout sessions during the workshop to connect with other aspiring changemakers in an activating community space
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Reflection questions & exercises to help you critically think about and apply restorative justice principles to your future advocacy efforts
Day 1: ACTIVATE
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Get clear on what restorative justice principles are & how you can use them to prevent and combat harm caused by white supremacy & other systems of oppression
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Identify your unique values & role in justice work so your advocacy action feels authentic to who you are
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Learn how restorative justice can help you disrupt racial inequity & activate change in your communities of influence
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Uncover the harms of punitive justice & how it's reflected in our community relationships
Day 2: ACCOUNTABILITY
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Get clear on how to use your privilege & become more actively involved in racial justice advocacy to help create a safer world for Black, queer, and other marginalized people
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Learn the key tools for identifying when you're engaging in harmful behavior so you can live in integrity with your anti-racist values
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Create personal accountability practices so you can effectively apologize and make repairs when you cause harm
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Learn how to apply a restorative justice framework to address harmful behavior in your community
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Learn how to start implementing my 3-part powerful advocacy action framework so you can prioritize authentic & actionable justice advocacy
Love From My Learners!
A Must for Justice Advocates Seeking Sustainability!
Rachel Brady
I was drawn to Michelle Nicole's work through Instagram, especially when she posted about being afraid of engaging in justice advocacy the "wrong" way. Her call-in to seek restorative, sustainable means of justice work was like a lighthouse - stea...
Read MoreI was drawn to Michelle Nicole's work through Instagram, especially when she posted about being afraid of engaging in justice advocacy the "wrong" way. Her call-in to seek restorative, sustainable means of justice work was like a lighthouse - steady and focused. After investing in her course, the attention to detail, graphics, flow of topics, and concluding virtual session not only provided a space to unpack my current advocacy tactics, but also provide action items beyond the course. Whether you are new to anti-racism work or have been doing this work for some time, this course is grounding and inspiring!
Read LessInspiring and eye opening
Johanna Alvarado
The mini course "Activating Advocacy" was very well thought out. Michelle used many real life examples to make everything super easy to understand and follow. It was great to connect with a group of other like minded individuals and not only learn...
Read MoreThe mini course "Activating Advocacy" was very well thought out. Michelle used many real life examples to make everything super easy to understand and follow. It was great to connect with a group of other like minded individuals and not only learn about their journey in activism, but also listen to Michelle's guidance and advice.
Read LessA course that instills hope and empowerment
Mackenzie Vigliotti
Activating Advocacy helped me to shift my thinking about justice action. Prior to this experience, I often felt overwhelmed and disorganized in my social justice work. Activating Advocacy reminded me that the privilege I experience provides me wit...
Read MoreActivating Advocacy helped me to shift my thinking about justice action. Prior to this experience, I often felt overwhelmed and disorganized in my social justice work. Activating Advocacy reminded me that the privilege I experience provides me with access and responsibility to create equity. I also appreciate the focus on planning intentional action that aligns with each person's unique resources, skills, and passions. THANK YOU!
Read LessMeet Your Community Scholar
Hello Hello, I'm Michelle Nicole!
I'm on a mission to create a world rooted in equity, joy, & liberation and I firmly believe that each of us has the power to radically contribute to this vision of society.
We are in the midst of a critical movement for social, economic, and racial justice and my goal is to help you active change through practical daily action.
As a criminologist turned public scholar & justice educator, I have helped hundreds of aspiring change makers transform their understanding, practice, and commitment to justice.
Recognizing the need to extend my work beyond the confines of academia's ivory tower, I founded my consulting firm Passion and Power to empower change-driven people with the tools to effectively combat injustice through critical thinking and knowledge-based advocacy.
I know that to radically transform the way our justice system and communities achieve justice, we must first commit to changing ourselves.
Together, we can empower a year of justice!
FAQ's
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When will I have access to this workshop and for how long?
I will be hosting the LIVE workshop on Saturday & Sunday, June 11th - 12th 2022 at 1:00-3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time via Google Meet. If you sign up after the live workshop, you'll receive instant access to the full replay. When you enroll in this training, you will also have access to the workshop replay for 30 days.
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What if I can't attend the workshop live?
I'd love to see you at the workshop live but if you can't make it, no worries! When you register, you'll have access to a recorded replay of the full workshop.
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What is the time commitment for this program?
There will be about 2 and a half hours of education & community-building work on both of the workshop days. (There will be breaks throughout the session) This training will also equip you with after-work to implement over the months to come so that you can maintain consistency in your justice advocacy.
Testimonials From My Learners
Perfect for Getting Focused
Tomi Kareis
This course was just what I needed! Michelle Nicole has created a great system to help take you from overwhelmed to focused. Her use of real world and personal examples also shows you how you can embody justice in all aspects of your life to make ...
Read MoreThis course was just what I needed! Michelle Nicole has created a great system to help take you from overwhelmed to focused. Her use of real world and personal examples also shows you how you can embody justice in all aspects of your life to make change.
Read LessInspiring and eye opening
Johanna Alvarado
The mini course "Activating Advocacy" was very well thought out. Michelle used many real life examples to make everything super easy to understand and follow. It was great to connect with a group of other like minded individuals and not only learn...
Read MoreThe mini course "Activating Advocacy" was very well thought out. Michelle used many real life examples to make everything super easy to understand and follow. It was great to connect with a group of other like minded individuals and not only learn about their journey in activism, but also listen to Michelle's guidance and advice.
Read LessA course that instills hope and empowerment
Mackenzie Vigliotti
Activating Advocacy helped me to shift my thinking about justice action. Prior to this experience, I often felt overwhelmed and disorganized in my social justice work. Activating Advocacy reminded me that the privilege I experience provides me wit...
Read MoreActivating Advocacy helped me to shift my thinking about justice action. Prior to this experience, I often felt overwhelmed and disorganized in my social justice work. Activating Advocacy reminded me that the privilege I experience provides me with access and responsibility to create equity. I also appreciate the focus on planning intentional action that aligns with each person's unique resources, skills, and passions. THANK YOU!
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