Skills for Growth Workshop 6: Black Disability Leadership
Note: If the workshop date or time changes, all registered participants will be notified immediately via email.
Leadership isn't reserved for the few. It's values driven, community rooted, and accessible to all.
Join us for the culminating workshop of our Skills Development Series designed specifically for Black disabled professionals and community members, where we explore what leadership means within Black disabled communities. This session moves beyond traditional hierarchical models to embrace diverse forms of leading and contributing that honor our lived experiences and collective power.
Through storytelling, reflection, and discussion led by a Black disabled leader, you'll identify your own leadership strengths and values while building confidence in your ability to create meaningful change in your communities.
What You'll Learn:
How to recognize leadership as values driven and community rooted practice
Ways to identify your personal leadership strengths and style
Strategies for leading authentically within and beyond traditional frameworks
How to envision and enact your unique contribution to community and movement building as a Black disabled person
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for Black disabled professionals and community members ready to recognize themselves as leaders. Whether you've attended the entire REAL Knowledge Series or this is your first workshop with us, you're welcome to join this powerful celebration of Black disabled leadership.
What to Expect:
This is an interactive workshop with storytelling, guided reflection exercises, and community discussion. Come ready to see yourself reflected in leadership narratives, celebrate your growth, and leave with renewed confidence in your capabilities. The session is designed to be fully accessible with accommodations available upon request.
About the REAL Knowledge Series:
The REAL Knowledge Series (Restorative Education and Awareness Learning) is a national education and awareness certificate program grounded in intersectionality and delivered through a community-based approach. The series challenges anti-Black racism, ableism, social exclusion, gender-based violence, and other intersecting systems of oppression shaping the lived experiences of Black disabled people.
Delivered through the REAL Knowledge Project, the series equips participants with critical knowledge, frameworks, and tools to understand and challenge systemic inequities, while fostering collective growth, leadership, and meaningful community engagement.
The Skills Development Series, a core sub-series of the REAL Knowledge Series, is a six-workshop learning journey designed to build practical, real-world skills. Centered on professional growth, leadership development, advocacy, and self-empowerment, each session focuses on actionable strategies participants can immediately apply to advance their personal, and professional goals.
Questions? Contact [email protected]