Explorations and Experience

Developed to serve as a tool for both personal and cultural discovery, Explorations and Experience: Racial and Cultural Literacy helps readers cultivate antiracist practices through a framework of learning, building empathy, and validating the experiences of marginalized groups.

The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities—including assignments, skill-building exercises, and videos—all within a single system.

Organized into five units, the text equips readers with knowledge and awareness of historical, cultural, and systemic aspects of various racial and ethnic groups. Each unit is designed to move from an individualistic perspective to a disciplinary and global understanding of structural inequality. The book emboldens readers to recognize and challenge biases, engage in effective communication about difficult conversations involving race, and understand power dynamics that contribute to inequality and discrimination. It encourages advocacy, cultural competence, critical thinking, and ongoing self-reflection as key components of racial literacy.

Explorations and Experience is an exemplary resource for college-level courses that seek to enhance learners’ critical understanding of antiracism and cultural dynamics. It is also a valuable addition to educator training programs, guiding faculty away from superficial engagement and towards a deeper, action-oriented understanding of race and cultural dynamics in education.