Immigrant students from diverse countries, and experiences can be shocked at the racism and sexism they encounter in curricula, and in their lives in New York City, especially if they have not learned about these issues in their first country. Therefore, a framework that provides information and perspective built on student’s personal experiences helps them prepare for their academic texts, critical analysis, and writing. Furthermore, with increased confidence, students are more likely to contribute to dismantling racism and sexism in their personal lives and their communities. Join former CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) students, and their instructor, Caryn T. Davis, in this interactive workshop which they have presented at ESOL conferences and graduate classes in New York City.