We Need 2 Talk
What We Do
We Need 2 Talk is a collaboration between Tonya Leslie and Jessica Hochman. We are two career educators from two different backgrounds, one Black woman from the East Coast and one white woman from the Midwest. We are both passionate advocates for talking about race.
We facilitate discussions and workshops that help groups talk about tough topics and develop real strategies for moving forward from those conversations. We discuss our different racial and ethnic backgrounds and teach from our experiences.
Our method is a practice.
Anti-racism is a practice, it’s not a destination. It takes ongoing work, and we are here to help you get started, or continue your journey. As a multi-racial teaching team, We Need 2 Talk tackles issues of race and cultural difference head on. Our focus is on giving groups real tools and strategies for ongoing dialogue and growth in their schools, libraries, and workplaces.