In recent months, there have been significant efforts to reverse progress made over the last 60 years in expanding opportunities and addressing systemic barriers. Following the widespread calls for change in 2020, many institutions committed to fostering positive change. Today, that progress faces growing resistance. This self-paced e-course explores why those efforts are being challenged, the structural obstacles that hinder progress, and strategies for promoting fairness and meaningful change in workplaces, schools, and communities. Through historical context, institutional analysis, and practical tools, the course equips individuals and organizations to stay engaged and move forward—even in difficult times. Whether you're new to these conversations or looking to renew your commitment, Moving the Needle offers a valuable roadmap for lasting impact. Tim Wise provides guidance for navigating discomfort, staying in conversation, and building power over the long haul.

What You'll Gain

  • Empathy and Connection

    Understand the historical and systemic forces behind social movements to foster deeper empathy and more meaningful connections in your community and workplace.

  • Critical Thinking and Strategic Action

    Develop the skills to critically analyze opposition to social change efforts and implement effective strategies to sustain progress.

  • Confidence and Skills for Difficult Conversations

    Gain the tools to navigate and confidently discuss challenging topics related to fairness and societal issues in professional and personal settings.

  • Insight and Awareness for Impact

    Learn how to bridge historical awareness with present-day action, ensuring a thoughtful and informed approach to meaningful change.

  • Sustained Commitment to Progress

    Equip yourself and your organization with long-term strategies to address systemic challenges and drive lasting impact.

For Group Enrollment & Rates

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Instructor(s)

Speaker Tim Wise

Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, with 25 years of experience speaking in all 50 states and over 1,500 college and high school campuses. He has trained professionals across corporate, government, media, law enforcement, and medical sectors on methods for dismantling racial inequity. The author of nine books and contributor to over 25 others, his work is widely taught in universities across the nation. Wise has been featured in several documentaries, appears regularly on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues, and was featured in a 2007 segment on 20/20. A Tulane University graduate, Wise trained with the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond. He currently hosts the Speak Out with Tim Wise podcast and serves as the Senior Fellow at the African American Policy Forum.

Course curriculum

    1. Getting Started

    2. SpeakOut's Land, Life, & Labor Acknowledgement

    3. Activity - What Indigenous land are you on?

    1. Meet Your Instructor: Tim Wise

    2. Welcome from Tim Wise

    3. Self-Assessment Activity

    1. Understanding The Current Backlash Against Racial Equity

    1. Inertia

    2. Reflection on Inertia

    3. Ideology

    4. Reflection on Ideology

    5. Isolation

    6. Reflection on Isolation

    7. Overview of Barriers to Racial Equity

    1. Critical Lens

    2. Connection

    3. Complexity

    4. Courage

    5. Personal Connections, Growth, and Courage: Reflecting on the Fight for Justice

    6. Overview of Strategies for Advancing Racial Equity

    1. Finding Hope and Moving Forward

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 25 lessons
  • Earn a Certificate of Completion

  • For Self-Paced or Group Learning

  • Receive a Certificate of Completion

  • Takes approx. 2-3 hours to complete

  • Access the E-Course for 3 Months!

  • Closed Captioned (English)

Testimonials

LaVada T.

"Tim‘s presentations were absolutely amazing. People from our campus community and the community at large are still talking about it. Like the after effects of an earthquake, his presence and words were so powerful that we are still experiencing tremors."

Beth K.

"Tim joined our faculty virtually and did an outstanding job outlining that we are in the middle of the largest racial justice uprising in history. He offered context and clarity on the importance of the moment that was accessible to the entire faculty. He gave us tangible take aways for us to implement with our students. He spoke brilliantly for over an hour, with great enthusiasm and grace because he included and invited everyone to engage with the material in a safe way. The faculty felt empowered and energized to take his messages back to our students. He was simply amazing!"

Stay engaged, push forward, and create impact.

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