WHY WE FIGHT FOR
ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION
WHY WE FIGHT FOR
ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION
understanding systemic racism
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Systematic racism makes it more challenging for people of color to participate in society and in the economy.
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Anti-racist education confronts the institutional racism within the very structure of the educational system.
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This means creating a climate in the classroom where the historical and current reasons for the continued unequal social status of different groups can be explored
understanding systemic racism
ReflectING on the voices we're sharing
We can build empathy by listening to and studying other people’s stories. Unfortunately, there is very little diversity and inclusion in the stories many of us share in our classrooms. We need to reflect on whose voices we give power to and how we create a more inclusive space with the historical figures, authors, and thought leaders we use in the K-12 classroom.
The Voices we're sharing
Recognizing that No one is born antiracist
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Being antiracist results from a conscious decision to make frequent, consistent, and equitable choices daily. These choices require ongoing education, self-awareness and self-reflection as we move through life.
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In the absence of making antiracist education, we (un)consciously uphold aspects of white supremacy, white-dominant culture, and unequal institutions and society.
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Being racist or antiracist is not about who you are; it is about what you do and how you educate
No one is BORN ANTI-RACIST
EXPLAINING the Roots of Racism
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Unless students understand the nature and characteristics of discriminatory barriers, the prevailing distribution of resources and rewards will remain intact-both within the school and outside.
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Slowly dismantling structural racism in our schools is a life-long process that needs to be addressed at the earliest levels of public education.
Explaining the Roots of racism
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