Anti-Racism Canvas Course

  What Does Anti-Racism Mean to You?

Reflect on a moment when you recognized bias in a learning or work environment. How did you respond? What would you do differently?

Anti-Racism Canvas

Course Overview

The Anti-Racism Canvas Course is a flexible, semester-long program designed to help CU Boulder staff, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students develop the skills and understanding needed to create equitable learning environments. This course combines expert-curated content with actionable exercises to create meaningful change.

Modules at a Glance

The course includes six modules:

  1. Racial Identity Awareness: Examine how racial identity shapes perceptions and interactions.
  2. Recognizing Bias: Identify and address implicit and explicit biases.
  3. Systems of Oppression: Understand structural inequities and their impacts.
  4. Understanding Intersectionality: Explore how overlapping identities influence privilege and oppression.
  5. Representation Matters: Highlight the importance of diversity in educational materials and spaces.
  6. Campus Resources & Exercises: Access practical tools and protocols to promote equity.

How the Course Works

  • Flexible Participation: No deadlines—complete the course individually or with a group at your own pace.
  • Time Commitment: Designed to be completed in a semester.
  • Group Discussions: Includes guidelines and prompts to encourage meaningful conversations.
  • Consultation Support: The course team is available for one-on-one or group consultations.

Who Can Participate?

The course is open to CU Boulder students, staff, faculty, and postdoctoral scholars.

Designed for Flexibility

Work individually or collaborate with a group. Materials include reflection exercises, group discussion questions, and actionable steps for creating equitable spaces.

The course design team is available for consultations to discuss course materials or questions.