To Understand Race in America
START HERE to understand the true history of white supremacy in the US, how to grapple with racism today, and how to achieve a better future for all Americans.
To Understand Race in America: Start Here
✓ Release date: Saturday, August 19, 2026
By Sue Kiefer Hammersmith and Ms. Bob-e Simpson Epps
Race is an illusion, not a scientific fact. Yet it impacts all Americans. To understand America’s racial system and strategies for grappling with it in everyday life, start here.
What We Offer You
Training and Workshops
Our training sessions and hands-on workshops equip leaders, teams, schools, and communities to engage racial challenges with honesty, respect, and purpose. We move beyond conversation by offering practical tools to recognize bias, build trust, deepen awareness, strengthen relationships, and turn reflection into meaningful action. Each session is designed to help participants practice courageous dialogue and take clear, actionable steps toward lasting change.
Consultation Services and Presentation
We consult with for profit and nonprofit entities who seek to build dynamic teams across the racial divide. Our presentations are filled with historical realities that spark dialogue and reflection. We draw from our lived experience, historical data, and research giving voice to stories needing to be told. We connect by inviting all to connect, question, and consider fresh perspectives on America’s racial history.
Commentary and Resources
We highlight educational resources for teachers, librarians, parents, and others, and we spotlight timely articles and commentary that expose how race-based injustice continues to shape lives, communities, and institutions in America. By connecting readers to these resources, we invite deeper understanding, honest reflection, and meaningful action. Our goal is to help shift minds, reform hearts, and open a clearer path toward justice, healing, and a brighter future for all.
The Path We Share
by Alan Syliboy
Red Crane Studios, Millbrook, Nova Scotia. Inspired by petroglyphs of the Mi’kmaq Nation, Nova Scotia. Reproduced with the artist’s permission.
Two Voices, One Journey
Start Here America is an educational resource founded by Ms. Bob-e Simpson Epps and Dr. Sue Kiefer Hammersmith. Together, we bring academic expertise and lived experience to conversations about systemic racism in the USA. Our mission is to promote dialogue and learning about America’s racial system, to increase leadership and communication skills, and to improve teamwork and effectiveness. We explore the racialization of American spaces, people, and institutions; how systemic racism impacts everyday life; and how to negotiate cultural differences.
The power of our story lies in our dialogue. We share a common goal, but we bring very different experiences, family stories, and perspectives to the table. We are multicultural America, and you are part of that diversity, regardless of your skin tone or family heritage. Please join us on this journey to create a better tomorrow.