The Racial Microaggressions Reparative Response Model “| Committed a Racial Microaggression! Now What? Apply CPR!” All Lives Matter. Racial Microaggression: Social exchanges in which someone intentionally or unintentionally communicates a negative, derogatory, often stereotypical cultural belief that belittles, dehumanizes, and alienates people of color. ‘Where are Calm Practice Repair Yourself Humility ab bee e & _ Elevate the harm enter the Pee d you caused over relationship, not Collect your your own your feelings or thoughts. comfort. reputation. . ; 4 Take 3 Ask what you can x Be oe rene responsibility for oF u i your actions. Accept that Remember this ») feels scarier than itis. Responses that do more harm + Ay Gar ‘epairing the Focus on the @ relationship might impact of your take time - you are words or actions, not your intent. * "You're just being sensitive.” « "| didn't mean it like that, so you shouldn't be just starting the process now, offended.” + "Iwas just kidding, it's not a big deal.” CPR model developed by Kira Manser, Jaymie Campbell, & Shannon Criniti. Infographic designed by Lexx Brown- James. Copyright 2018. Permission to use granted to AccessMatters. Contact:training@accessmatters.org