Innovative Diversity and Sensitivity Training
The Harlem Voices Training Project (HVTP) offers fertile ground for experiential and transformative learning. It is composed of several components that interact with and enhance each other. Hands-on skills are taught about countering oppression because the HVTP curriculum offers participants a chance to try new methods and experiences in a safe situation. Workshops are designed for in-person, on-line, or hybrid delivery.
The World of Harlem Voices Workshop provides you with an understanding of the historical and sociological forces that underlie the Harlem Voices musical.
Components of the workshop are:
The Harlem Voices© Musical Study Material
The provides an in-depth study of the groundbreaking musical that teaches about racism and how to counter oppression using a transformative and embodied approach.
Embodied Approach
The vehicle for instruction is the Harlem Voices© musical, which offers rich and varied ways to engage the subject; through listening to songs, performing them, reading the book, and enacting the play.
Taught by Clovice Lewis
Clovice Lewis, the creator of Harlem Voices©, is the instructor of this online course.
The World of Harlem Voices© Curriculum
- Introduction to the World of Harlem Voices
- Required Materials
- Pre-Course Survey About Harlem Voices
- About Harlem Voices (15:10)
- The Rosewood Massacre (3:54)
- Your Favorite Song #1
- Popular Song Small Group Discussion #1
- Race, Prejudice, and Oppression
- Scene 8
- About Systemic Racism
- Heard, Seen, Respected
- Your Favorite Song #2
- Second Most Popular Song Entire Group Discussion
- Finding Relevance
- Readings and Feelings
- Debrief and Wrap Up
