Services
The Racial Justice Collaborative believes that every voice matters and must be heard. With a foundation of respect and deep listening, the RJC facilitates understanding and reconciliation in race-based conflicts. The RJC actively bridges the racial divide by addressing the impact of segregation and white supremacist ideologies.
Workshops
The RJC will host a half-day, full day or multi-day workshop or training session for your team. Topics include unconscious bias, systemic racism, and effective allyship among others.
Consultations
Receive a comprehensive audit and assessment of your organization’s DEI or JEDI policies, practices and culture. Consultations include detailed reports, recommendations, and implementation support.
Speaking
Get inspired and motivated by Diane Wong. Diane is available for inspiring and informative speeches at conferences, seminars, and corporate events. Topics include racial justice history, current challenges, and pathways to equity.
Our approach
Let’s talk about race
The Racial Justice Collaborative (RJC) fosters meaningful, open conversations about race, particularly in mixed-race settings where such discussions are often avoided. We believe every voice must be heard, and emotions should not be suppressed. People experience race differently, and these conversations can be intensely emotional. In a society that often discourages emotional expression, we help individuals build resilience and stay engaged in complex conversations, even when the conversations become heated. By teaching that it’s okay to express emotions, we encourage authentic dialogue and understanding.
Self-identify
Our approach starts with encouraging participants to self-identify racially and ethnically, recognizing that while race is a social construct, it profoundly affects people's lives. Our work is rooted in the belief that the U.S. has never fully reckoned with its history of slavery and racial oppression. Unlike countries like South Africa, we never had a truth and reconciliation process, leaving unresolved pain and fear that persists today. The RJC is committed to creating spaces where cross-racial dialogue is ordinary. We ensure that all voices are heard and respected.
Build inclusive communities
We bring people from diverse backgrounds together—some taught never to raise their voices, others feeling they must raise their voices to be heard—and facilitate conversations that honor these differences. We encourage participants to step up, step back, and stay present, even when the dialogue becomes uncomfortable.
We aim to build strong, inclusive communities by addressing systemic racism, supporting equitable practices, and empowering individuals to engage in transformative conversations. As we face global challenges that require collective action, the ability to openly discuss race is crucial for our shared future. The RJC is dedicated to making race a topic that can be discussed openly and constructively, helping us all grow, learn, and work together for lasting social justice.
