Objective: To explore the real and imagined tensions between African Americans and immigrants, in particular tensions related to racial bias.
	Materials: Pens or pencils; index cards or other small cards (ideally 5 x 8 in size); envelopes or small cardboard box; butcher paper and markers.
	Time: 90 minutes

Step 1: On an index card, write 6 – 8 sentences that tell of an experience you’ve had either as: a) a VICTIM of a racial bias (What happened? Where? Who did it?) or; b) a PERPETRATOR of a racial bias (What did you do/think? To whom? Why?); After you complete the card, put it in an envelope and hand it to the facilitator or place in the cardboard box. If you prefer, seal the envelope. (15 min.)

Step 2: Break into small groups of 5-6. Facilitator then distributes the completed cards to the small groups (ideally, each person in the group getting one card). (5 min.)

Step 3: In your small group, each person (if there are enough cards) reads out loud a story from a victim or perpetrator. Each group then picks ONE story for which they will figure out a healing process. (20 min.)

Step 4: After picking one story or card, in a structured go-around, each person in the group has up to 3 minutes without interruption to answer the following question: a) How would you heal the “tension” between the victim and perpetrator? How would you do it in a way that’s restorative, non-punitive; non-antagonistic; win-win for both parties? (25 min.)

Step 5: After each person shares their perspective on a healing process, the small groups then agree on one healing process or some combination of ideas expressed at your table. (15 min.)Step 6 Report back. (10 min.)a) What healing process did your group come up with? b) What points of discussion had the most energy - positive or negative?