Training

Eddie Moore, Jr.'s training sessions have been described as high energy, motivating, challenging and enlightening by participants of all ages, time and time again. His delivery style includes presentations and speeches, classroom workshops, group and individual planning and cultural competency training.

Topics Include:

• Stereotypes, Myths, Misconceptions or Truth?  Why do we believe the hype?
• Troubled and Challenged Teens
• The Challenges of Diversity and Differenes in the workplace and community spaces
• Cultural Diversity and Teachers/ Curriculum
• International/Global Workplace: Preparing Iowa for Black, Brown and International
• Sexual Harrassment and Affirmative Action in the Workplace.

Keynotes

Eddie delivers a wide range of keynote addresses, including:

• The Challenges of Diversity/Privilege in the Workplace and Community
• Dr. Martin Luther King: Let’s Stop Dreaming!
• Make It Happen: Motivating, Challenging and Inspiring Youth to ACTION!
• 21st Century Leadership and Diversity: Are We Ready?
• Diversity and Multicultural Teacher Preparation and Discussions
• The “N” Word and Pop Culture: Is There a Message in The Madness?
• White Privilege 101: Getting In On The Conversation
• Anti-Bullying and Harassment: What Matters Is On The Inside

Workshops

Diversity, Privilege and Leadership: Are We Making Any Progress in the 21st Century

This interactive, informational, challenging and energetic session examines and explores issues of diversity, privilege, oppression and leadership across America. We all have an excellent opportunity to be positive role models, powerful decision makers, and effective agents of change, if we have the tools. Are we making any progress?

America Is Changing: Are You Ready?

This session challenges participants to examine their own biases, behaviors and belief systems. Additionally, they learn how to take action against hatred, bigotry, privilege and oppression. We need more leaders for social justice and equity across America. Do you have the skills and ability to lead?

White Privilege: Getting in on the Conversations

This interactive, informational, challenging and energetic session examines and explores white privilege/oppression and the imperative that those promoting diversity must “get in on the conversations.” Participants will leave with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin addressing issues of white privilege/oppression individually and institutionally

The Nigger Word: Is There a Message in The Madness?

This session looks at the history of the “N-word utilizing books, TV shows, film clips and a documentary film. The session challenges participants to examine their personal and professional histories with the N-word, examine when and /or how they were first introduced to the word and to explore the pictures and different feelings associated with the word. We will look at how current events, media, popular music and movies have used the word over the years and if the word has had any impact or influence on the millennial generation. Lastly, the session offers suggestions about the need and importance of understanding the various realities associated with the N-word and recommends how to challenge and encourage all people, but specifically young people, about the ramifications of casual or uninformed usage of this troublesome word.

Research

America & Moore, Research and Consulting in collaboration with the WPC are planning to conduct an array of research projects. The areas of study include sports and kids, African American males, education, diversity and privilege, segregation vs. integration, white teachers dealing with diversity and white privilege, the ‘N’ word, body image and much more. Please check back in the near future for more details on obtaining research results or collaborating on future projects.

Director of Diversity, The Bush School, Seattle, WA Dr. Moore currently serves as Director of Diversity at The Bush School (www.bush.edu) in Seattle, WA. He is responsible for overseeing the overall programming/budgeting, and student group activities associated with the office. He works with other offices building and implementing strategies related to recruitment, retention and community outreach.

Download Dr. Moore's resume here.

"I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Eddie Moore since the mid 1990's as a fellow student, colleague, hired consultant and trainer in America and Moore. In all these relationships, the constant with Eddie is his visible sense of mission in building better relationships across racial, ethnic, gender and other variables of human diversity in our nation. He exudes confidence grounded in his expertise, a sense of charm and personal touch that allows people to hear his message, and the stamina to undertake the large challenge of helping Iowa adapt to a new era. We have collaborated on many presentations to school and city employees and have received high accolades from these audiences. Eddie Moore will bring fresh ideas and approaches in helping your employees understand, respect and connect with the diverse groups they encounter in their work environment."