Say “Gay”: Why Legislation Should Protect Queer Students
by Jordan Sweet In 2017, my oldest brother, thankfully unsuccessfully, attempted suicide. This devastating family event is what initially opened my eyes to the field…
Tag: diversity
Running Towards Connection
Offering words of encouragement helped to redirect my attention away from my problems and onto lifting others up. Offering support, cheering others on, and celebrating accomplishments goes a long way in building solidarity in a group.
The Importance of Teaching CRT
Knowledge is power and when we fail to recognize the existence of these inequities in the education system, we lack the competence to be able to adequately address existing issues, and the issues continue to persist. To eliminate inequity, we have to recognize America’s past regarding race, meaning we have to come to terms with it, including how it’s affecting our children today.
Your Best American Girl
I remember the moment I realized what it meant to feel black. It wasn’t when I first moved into the dorms in the crowded summer of ‘17 and was the only black person in my suite. It wasn’t when I started attending smaller classes and would be the one of the only black people in the room.
Making Space for One Another
The best way to make space for everyone is to fully accept their ideas, their past, their perspective, and their truest identity.
Laying the Framework
By Kealani Smith and Jarrett Webster We have been exposed to civil unrest, a transition to online schooling, and many more changes that have flipped…