What is the work of White adult educators to dismantle racism in our classrooms and training sessions? How are we to engage and influence White people to do what is required to create a more just society? These are some questions that the ninth annual White Privilege Conference attempts to address. This Perspective on Practice essay reviews that conference to share my reflections on its meaning and relevance to adult education and implications for practitioners.
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