The Domination Default - July 9th, 2026 - Digital, 10:30am-4:30pm Central

OVERVIEW

The Domination Default: Why Justice Work Keeps Failing and What We Can Do It About It

Why do so many well-intentioned efforts for inclusion and belonging fall short? The answer lies in something most of us can't see, systems of domination so deeply embedded in American life that they shape how we think, what we value, and what we believe is even possible. These systems don't just maintain inequality—they make exclusion and discrimination seem normal, natural, even desirable. And here's the uncomfortable truth: we've all been trained to accept and perpetuate these systems, often without realizing it. Without understanding how domination systems operate, inclusion and belonging efforts remain superficial. They get absorbed and neutralized by the very forces they aim to challenge. Real transformation requires us to see and confront the systems we've been taught not to question. This work isn't comfortable, but it's essential. Our capacity to build just institutions depends entirely on our willingness to recognize and interrupt the domination default.

Workshop Outcomes:

Participants in Crossroads’ Domination Default workshop will deepen their capacity to:

• Identify patterns of domination thinking in institutions, culture, and personal beliefs

• Understand and explain how interconnected belief systems sustain domination

• Recognize how they've internalized messages that normalize inequality and hierarchy

• Apply analytical tools to spot the domination default as it unfolds

• Develop actionable strategies to interrupt and dismantle domination in their work and communities

Prerequisite Learning

This is a deepening workshop designed to examine how institutional systems perpetuate inequality and provide focused exploration of specific justice topics—from analyzing dynamics of oppression to charting pathways toward reparation. While there's no prerequisite, foundational workshop participants gain more from the material, as they bring shared analytical frameworks.

Although no prior experience with Crossroads is required, participants who have attended one or more of the following workshops will gain deeper insights from this session.

• Animating Antiracist Ways of Being workshop

• Introduction to Antiracism (2020-2023)

• Introduction to Systemic Racism workshop (pre-2020)

• Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism workshop (pre-2020 in-person)

• The Values Gap: Moving from Symbolic Gestures to Lasting Transformation

Workshop Fees

Are You Paying for Yourself?

We know cost can be a barrier, so we've set affordable rates for individuals. Choose the fee that works best for your situation. If you have the financial means, we encourage you to pay the full price to help keep our programs accessible to others.

• Minimum Fee: $35 — For individuals with modest resources

• Half-Price: $90 — For individuals with moderate resources

• Full-Price: $180 — For individuals able to cover all their costs

Is your Organization Covering your Registration?

If your employer or organization is covering your registration, select the rate based on your organization's annual budget.

• Equity Rate: $120 per person — Budget under $400K

• Sustainer Rate: $180 per person — Budget $400K to $2 million

• Supporter Rate: $240 per person — Budget $2 million to $16.5 million

• Builder Rate: $300 per person — Budget over $16.5 million

Want to host a workshop for your organization or community? Our sliding scale pricing ensures accessibility for organizations of all sizes. Reach out to learn more about fees tailored to your budget.

Why do we require registration?

To create a safe and confidential space for all participants, everyone must complete registration—even if you're selecting the $0 option. Please note: Previous attendance at Crossroads workshops doesn't automatically grant access to new digital workshops. Each workshop requires its own registration to protect the privacy of all participants.

Accessing Digital Workshops - Technical Requirements

• Zoom account required – All participants must have a registered Zoom account to maintain a secure and confidential space.

• Use a computer for the best experience – We strongly recommend joining from a laptop or desktop. While you can access the workshop on a tablet or phone, you'll have limited ability to use all interactive features and shared workspaces.

What to Know Before Registering

Arrival & Attendance

Arrive on time – You must join before we complete the Community Agreements Process (usually within the first 30 minutes). Late arrivals cannot be admitted to protect the group's confidentiality.

Stay for the full workshop – We ask all participants to attend from beginning to end. Moving in and out of the workshop isn't permitted, as it disrupts the shared experience.

We understand technical issues happen and that remote work has its challenges—we're happy to accommodate these situations. However, if facilitators notice ongoing disengagement that isn't communicated, participants may be removed from the session.

Breaks & Self-Care

• Workshops over under 6 hours – Include regular stretch and self-care breaks

• Workshops 6+ hours – Include regular stretch and self-care breaks and a 60-minute lunch break

Before the Workshop

• Create your free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/freesignup/

• Review policies – Please read the complete workshop and cancellation policies at the bottom of the registration form and in your confirmation email

• Add to your calendar – Mark the date and time now

Need Support?

If you have questions about participating or need accommodations, contact us at registration@crossroadsantiracism.org.