Brent Community Meeting on Race and Identity
Wednesday, October 27 - 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
Zoom information
https://zoom.us/j/97317488056?pwd=T2haVkRJbm94ZDdPbFNkek1QK29Udz09
Meeting ID: 973 1748 8056
Passcode: 770051
Join other parents, caregivers, and staff to talk about how our racial identities shape how we show up in the Brent community. In preparation for the conversation, the Diversity Working Group has curated a set of readings, podcasts, and videos that explore race equity and identity. Please read/watch/listen to at least one item of your choosing and come ready to discuss with others:
Wednesday, October 27 - 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m.
Zoom information
https://zoom.us/j/97317488056?pwd=T2haVkRJbm94ZDdPbFNkek1QK29Udz09
Meeting ID: 973 1748 8056
Passcode: 770051
Join other parents, caregivers, and staff to talk about how our racial identities shape how we show up in the Brent community. In preparation for the conversation, the Diversity Working Group has curated a set of readings, podcasts, and videos that explore race equity and identity. Please read/watch/listen to at least one item of your choosing and come ready to discuss with others:
- DCPS Equity Framework / Glossary and Definitions (read)
- NPR: “How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race.” Michel Martin interviews Jennifer Harvey (read/listen)
- National Museum of African American History and Culture: Being Antiracist (read/watch)
- Peggy McIntosh: “How to recognize your white privilege—and use it to fight inequality” (watch)
- Learning for Justice: “Students Say Teach the Truth” by Elizabeth Kleinrock or “Humanity, Healing and Doing the Work” by Crystal L. Keels (read)
- New York Times + Serial: “Nice White Parents” Podcast (listen)
