What if Racialicious wasn't just a blog,
but an actual experience?

Carmen Van Kerckhove Are you frustrated because you enjoy having open and authentic discussions about race, but there's no one in your life you can talk to about it?

Do people tell you that you're "just too sensitive" anytime you bring up the topic of race?

Have you ever wished you could get past the simple-minded cultural tourism (sushi night! ethnic potluck!) that passes as diversity programming at most workplaces and instead, have a real conversation about how race impacts the actual lives of everyday people?

You're not alone.

In fact, a quarter million people just like you flock to our blog, Racialicious, every month for exactly these reasons. Just have a look at what they're saying:

"Racialicious makes me feel sane." — Beth

"I love this site, it is so good to have a place to come to discuss these issues since I don't always have the opportunity to discuss these things in the real world." – Lisa J

"I appreciate coming here and knowing I'm in a safe space (not safe as in handle me with kid gloves, safe as in respectful while still being challenging, presenting nuanced and insightful arguments that make my brain and my heart work)." — Jessica

"This blog is a refuge for me." —Gigi

There's no doubt that we've built Racialicious into a lively, thriving community.

But I believe we can do even better.

Imagine what it would be like if you could …

Fuel your brain with thought-provoking and challenging live conversations about race
Connect in real-time with people as passionate and dedicated as you…people who actually get it.
Access a safe space where no one will roll their eyes at the mere mention of race, and no one will ever tell you that you're "just too sensitive."

That's why I decided to create a program called…

The Racialicious Experience

It's unlike anything you've ever experienced.

You'll dive deep. Taking a single workshop — even if it's a day-long workshop — only allows you to scratch the surface. The Racialicious Experience, on the other hand, gives you time to thoroughly explore and process new ideas.
You'll be involved. You will actively engage with the material and think about how it applies in your life. It's easy to space out while listening to an audio seminar or a diversity speaker. The Racialicious Experience's action-oriented format, on the other hand, ensures that you don't fall into the trap of passive learning.
You create the experience. In a typical diversity training setting, the speaker drones on and on to an anonymous mass of people. The Racialicious Experience, on the other hand, is driven by your stories, experiences, and analyses. You will get to know your fellow group members, learn from each other and develop deep personal bonds.

Made me feel less alone

"The Racialicious Experience made me feel less alone, as it gave me the opportunity to connect with other people across the country in regards to racial dynamics and racism. The program provided us with a great opportunity to flush out ideas, ask questions and share experiences in a safe and facilitated environment.

"I'm now thinking of expanding on what I experienced by starting a discussion group locally with activists and community members who are interested in exploring and discussing racial dynamics and racism."

Libby Lok in Santa Barbara, CA

Sounds incredible, but I've got a bit of awkward news…

I'd love to accept every person who applies for this experience. But, I simply cannot accommodate everyone and still provide the select, hands-on experience you need.

So, to honor my commitment to you, I've decided to limit enrollment to just 15 people.

Also, because it's so important to this experience that I create the kind of safe, intimate space that will most conducive to authentic conversation, I have created an application process for this program.

To receive an application, all you have to do is pay a nominal $25 application fee by 5 pm Eastern on Friday, October 9th.

Why am I charging an application fee? Because I only want applications from people who are serious about participating in this program.

There's no risk for you whatsoever. Here's why:

If your application is accepted, your $25 application fee will be credited towards your tuition.

If your application is not accepted for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

I want the experience…sign me up!

Such in-depth and honest discussions

"Carmen was a particularly skilled facilitator. As someone who frequently facilitates groups of teens and adults, I have a keen appreciation for someone who is able to maintain constructive dialogue in an environment as challenging as a phone conference. The set-up, questions, and topics made the space feel safe enough for participants to speak honestly about their opinions and experiences.

"I would recommend this program to anyone who was interested in it because a teleconference like this one allows you to connect with people you might never normally meet. Having the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of people over a 6-week period was invaluable. Normally, those types of interactions are limited to something like a conference, and they almost never involve such in-depth and honest discussions."

Ravi Ramaswamy in Ypsilanti, MI

The Racialicious Experience launches on October 18th!

The program starts on Sunday, October 18th and runs for 6 consecutive Sundays at 1:30 pm Eastern.

This is what you'll get if your application is accepted:

Phone sessions: At the heart of the program are six weekly 90-minute group discussions that I will personally facilitate by phone.
Reading assignments: Every week, you'll be assigned several blog posts from Racialicious that explore a specific theme. These posts will jump-start our discussions.
Small group: The Racialicious Experience is deliberately limited to just 15 participants. Not only will this ensure that I can give you the personal attention and support you need, but you will also be able to build relationships with the other members of the group. You will all learn from each other in this small, intimate setting.
Audio recordings: We will record each of our phone sessions. That way, even if you miss the call one week, you can always catch up on what we discussed.

The tuition for this program will be $297. If you prefer, you can even split the tuition in two easy monthly installments.

Sign me up!

Made it a little bit easier for me to talk about race

"I loved the readings, and the workshop-y aspect of it; that we all read something during the week and then came together to talk about it. Participating in the program has made it a little bit easier for me to talk about race...but I still have a ways to go. It's like a skill that needs honing. I think The Racialicious Experience is really good for people who want to talk about race and explore their own views about race but do not have a forum to do that.

Kate in Chicago, IL

Here are the themes we'll explore during this 6-week program:

Week 1
Examining Your Lens:
The Personal History That Shaped Your Worldview

Week 2
Nine to Five:
Race In Your Workplace

Week 3
The Ties That Bind Us:
The Impact of Race on Your Family

Week 4
Love and Sex:
What's Race Got to Do With It?

Week 5
Just Be Yourself!
How Race Gets in the Way of Expressing Your Authentic Self

Week 6
Why It Matters:
What's the Human Cost of Racism?

Join me this fall for a one-of-a-kind experience!

The tuition for this program will be $297. If you prefer, you can even split the tuition in two easy monthly installments.

To receive an application, all you have to do is pay a nominal $25 application fee by 5 pm Eastern on Friday, October 9th.

Why am I charging an application fee? Because I only want applications from people who are serious about participating in this program.

There's no risk for you whatsoever. Here's why:

If your application is accepted, your $25 application fee will be credited towards your tuition.

If your application is not accepted for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

NO-RISK APPLICATION REQUEST

"Yes Carmen, send me an application for
The Racialicious Experience!"

I understand that I'm applying for The Racialicious Experience at NO RISK whatsoever. If my application is accepted, my $25 application fee will be credited towards my $297 tuition. If my application is not accepted for any reason, I will receive a full refund.

Click here to pay $25 application fee

Warmly,

Signature

Carmen Van Kerckhove
President of New Demographic

What if Racialicious wasn't just a blog, but an actual experience?