I recently led a racial equity training for progressives where it became clear that people of color needed a separate space to freely discuss racial disparities within the organization and create action steps to combat institutional bias. I split up the group so I could work with the POC and my white co-trainer could work with the white people to understand the concerns raised and identify their next steps to foster equity. We came back together and I asked each group to share their next steps. Each time I said “white” anxiety filled the room.