Truth Retreats

04/09/2024

Are you aware of your biases? Understanding your biases is crucial for personal growth and effective decision-making. Recognizing them helps us challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and make fairer choices in our daily lives. We recommend taking the Harvard Implicit Association Test to get a better idea of bias you might have (both conscious and unconscious!).

On the next page, you'll be asked to select an Implicit Association Test (IAT) from a list of possible topics. We'll also ask you (optionally) to report your attitudes or beliefs about these topics and give you some information about yourself. We ask these questions because the IAT can be more valua...

02/09/2024

Labor Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for equality in the workplace. Discrimination based on race, gender, and immigration status continues to affect workers, and many civil rights issues today are intertwined with labor issues, such as the fight for a living wage, the right to organize, and protections against workplace harassment. So as we celebrate the holiday, we can't forget that Labor Day is not just a celebration of workers' contributions, but also a commemoration of the ongoing fight for economic justice and equality for all workers, particularly those from marginalized communities.

28/08/2024

: The 1963 March on Washington. The March on Washington was a key event in the Civil Rights Movement with over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans. The event is best known for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which called for an end to racism. The march significantly influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, showcasing the impact of peaceful protest in advancing social justice.

26/08/2024

To those who have trusted us and learned with us on Retreats so far this year, thank you! Thank you for taking a step toward a better future for everyone.

23/08/2024

"The greatest evil in our country today is not racism, but ignorance. I believe unconditionally in the ability of people to respond when they are told the truth. We need to be taught to study rather than to believe, to inquire rather than to affirm." -Septima Poinsette Clark

21/08/2024

Why Truth Retreats? A Truth Retreat is like no DEI experience you've experienced. We believe that what you experience during our Retreat is vital, and enables individuals and organizations to confront historical truths and systemic inequalities. It promotes self-awareness, understanding and reconciliation, fostering more diverse and inclusive environments, and addressing the impact of past injustices.

Learn more at Truth-Retreats.com.

19/08/2024

Truth Retreats : "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin.

"The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin is a must-read that dives deep into America's racial issues. Baldwin's two powerful essays blend personal stories and sharp insights to shed light on the struggles and hopes of African Americans. His writing is both beautiful and hard-hitting, making you think about race, justice, and what it means to truly understand each other. If you're looking for a book that challenges you and opens your eyes, this is it.

14/08/2024

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12/08/2024

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that" -Martin Luther King, Jr.

09/08/2024

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for our next Truth Retreats. We've had so many positive experiences with our group Retreats and we wanted to make it available to individuals and small businesses who are wanting to invest in a DEIJ experience like no other. This Retreat will take place September 9-13, 2024 in Montgomery & Selma, Alabama. To learn more about Truth Retreats and to book your Retreat visit truth-retreats.com.

05/08/2024

According to a 2023 study performed by hiring giant Monster, 91% of U.S. workers have experienced workplace discrimination. What’s more, the data reveals that workplace discrimination starts as early as the hiring process. In fact, 50% of those surveyed report they have experienced age-based discrimination in the job application process, while 40% of workers say that they have experienced racial discrimination in the hiring process.

Still think DEI isn't necessary?

02/08/2024

Don't miss out on the rare opportunity to participate in our inagural individual Retreat! Experience the beginnings of racism in America in some of the places that the most profound and pivotal moments in civil rights history took place. Truth Retreats’ is more than an itinerary it’s an expedition towards self-discovery, understanding, and reconciliation seen through the lens of history and culture. Join us on this journey and play your part in creating a more inclusive future.

Visit truth-retreats.com to book your individual or small business Retreat before August 9.

31/07/2024

Meaningful. That word is use often by participants of Truth Retreats. It's something you just can't really describe or understand until you've experienced a Retreat first-hand.

29/07/2024

: Is Truth retreats exclusively for organizations?

This program is designed to resonate with and educate a wide array of participants. Truth Retreats welcomes organizations, schools, private groups, professional sports organizations and teams, universities, and foundations, and any other groups interested in DEIJ and Civil Rights history. By offering these diverse audiences a unique, immersive DEIJ educational experience, Truth Retreats ensures a rich, engaging journey into DEI and the fundamental lessons of the Civil Rights Movement.

If you are an individual or small business, we will be hosting a Retreat just for you from September 9th-12th AND if you book before July 31, you get $250 off! Need more info contact us here: truth-retreats.com/contact

26/07/2024

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world." -Margaret Mead

24/07/2024

There are just a few more days to join our Individual Truth Retreat taking place from September 9th through September 12th at our early bird pricing (you save $250). Visit truth-retreats.com/contact to book.

22/07/2024

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of TRUTH upon them.” – Ida B. Wells

19/07/2024

How about a Friday night movie night? If you are looking for a powerful, thought-provoking film that tackles issues of justice, inequality, and the human spirit, "Just Mercy" (2019) is a must-watch. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and based on the memoir of the same name by Bryan Stevenson, the film offers a gripping and emotional journey that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

18/07/2024

Don't miss out on early bird pricing for our small business and individual Truth Retreats experience. When you book before July 31, you will receive $250 off!

What is Truth Retreats? Truth Retreats is an immersive civil rights journey to truth and reconciliation through the lens of cultural humility. This 3 day experience takes place in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama and guarantees a DEIJ experience that you won't forget.

Learn more and book at Truth-Retreats.com

17/07/2024

Curious about what a 3-day retreat with Truth Retreats might look like? Visit Truth-Retreats.com/retreats for a sample schedule.

15/07/2024

NOW OFFERING an individual and small business Truth Retreat experience! From September 9th through September 12th, Truth DEI along with Civil Rights Trail Tours will host a one-of-a-kind DEIJ experience. If you are considering a Truth Retreat for your organization, this is a perfect opportunity for you to experience the power of this Retreat first-hand. Consider sending members of your DEI council, your ERG leaders, or members of your leadership team.

For more information and to sign up, please contact us at [email protected].

12/07/2024

A stop at the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. This newly opened park is on the Alabama River in a location where thousands of enslaved people were trafficked by boat and rail. This 17-acre site is dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of slavery in the United States. At the heart of the park stands the National Monument to Freedom, a structure that honors the four million enslaved Black people who were emancipated after the Civil War. This monument includes over 122,000 surnames from the 1870 Census, the first in which formerly enslaved individuals could officially record their family names. This feature allows visitors to trace genealogical connections and honor their ancestors.

10/07/2024

"I am truly grateful for this experience. Before Truth Retreats, I was feeling very worn down and discouraged about the state of DEI (in my personal and professional life), but going through this experience with my co-workers was incredibly meaningful and sparked that glimmer of hope again for me." -Truth Retreats participant

08/07/2024

Another Retreat in the books with this AMAZING team!

05/07/2024

When it comes to DEI: the numbers don't lie. If you aren't implimenting and fostering your DEI initiatives, you are falling behind your competitors that are.

03/07/2024

Here's another book recommendation from the Truth Retreats book shelf: "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" by Edward E. Baptist. In this book, Edward E. Baptist explores the integral role that slavery played in shaping the American economy, offering a comprehensive examination of the brutal realities of slavery and its profound impact on the nation's development.

It's a must-read for anyone looking to learn more about how slavery shaped our economy.

28/06/2024

Sometimes, a change in perspective is in order. Standing in a new place, seeing life through a different lens, can change the way we think, act and react.

26/06/2024

Book your Fall/Winter Truth Retreat now! Spaces are limited and we would love to work with your organization this year.

24/06/2024

Standing in these spaces, the spaces where our history happened, where injustice occurred and where brave people took a stand...it's different than reading about it, different than learning about it, it sticks with you and affects you.

21/06/2024

Did you know that less than one-third of Fortune 500 companies publish annual DEI reports?

Of the Fortune 500 companies,154 released DEI reports in 2023, up from 79 in 2022. Still, this is less than one-third of all Fortune 500 companies, and many companies failed to collect data on open positions being filled by women, people of color, employees with disabilities and other categories. Why does this matter? When a company shares that its workforce is relatively diverse, brand attitudes increase, as do consumers’ perceptions of the company’s commitment to DEI and willingness to purchase its products/services.*

*Harvard Business Review