Anti-Racism & Equity

Why Are People Afraid of Multicultural Children’s Books?

This webinar explores why people fear multicultural children’s books, emphasizing the importance of decolonizing imaginations to provide diverse narratives and counteract systemic racism. He highlights historical and contemporary examples of censorship and book banning, underscoring the critical need for inclusive literature in fostering empathy and understanding among young readers.

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What is Racial Equity?

This article explains racial equity as both an outcome and a process. As an outcome, we achieve racial equity when race no longer determines one’s socioeconomic outcomes; when everyone has what they need to thrive, no matter where they live. In this article, Race Forward also describes their four interlocking strategies to advance racial equity.

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Teaching about Racism Is Essential for Education

It is crucial for young people to learn about equity and social justice so they can thrive in our increasingly global, multilingual and multicultural society. When students become aware of the structural origins of inequality, they better understand the foundations of American society. They are also better equipped to comprehend, interpret and integrate into their worldviews the science they learn in their classrooms and experience in their lives.

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