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I haven't personally experienced racism but I have witnessed some. People would be making fun of specific groups as a joke and I would stand up and say that what you're saying is wrong

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Racism is all around us unfortunately and in order for racism to go away people need to be aware of what they say as well as their thoughts.

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It will definietly make us more self aware

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Enlightened

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I think the affinity group help me realize it's OK to be me in my own skin. We all have a story that has caused us pain when it comes to dealing with race. We need to make a change on how we view ourselves for the next generation to not feel shame of their race.

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I didnt realize how powerful and healing these groups could be.

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I didnt realize how powerful and healing these groups could be.

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To be able to talk and listen about racism is very important.  It is a sensitive and difficult topic, but a needed one.

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To be able to talk and listen about racism is very important.  It is a sensitive and difficult topic, but a needed one.

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I have experienced racism, it is a very traumatic thing to go through. It also has allowed me to have real thoughtful conversations with others about race. Race can be viewed as black and white, but racism exists in all cultures and backgrounds. I feel comfortable talking about race due to my experiences, it has given me the ability to share with others.

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I feel blessed that we work in a very welcoming environment here at HUSD

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I feel blessed that we work in a very welcoming environment here at HUSD

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Hearing all of our hurts from not fitting in the box pre-assigned to us, it drives home the importance of ensuring we aren't creating and placing people into perception boxes.

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I appreciated the open dialogue.  Speaking and sharing ones experience is something that makes things sometimes sensitive, but I'm glad that my experience was a positive one.  Everyone's journey is something to be appreciated and acknowledged.  

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I appreciated the open dialogue.  Speaking and sharing ones experience is something that makes things sometimes sensitive, but I'm glad that my experience was a positive one.  Everyone's journey is something to be appreciated and acknowledged.  

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It's good to talk to others to see how they feel or think.

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Our racial affinity groups can build bridges.  We are different but we are alike in many ways.  I enjoyed meeting other coworkers whom I generally don't associate with. 

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Our racial affinity groups can build bridges.  We are different but we are alike in many ways.  I enjoyed meeting other coworkers whom I generally don't associate with. 

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I Felt that this was useful.  I think I could identity with a couple of the affinity groups in my life's journey.

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I Felt that this was useful.  I think I could identity with a couple of the affinity groups in my life's journey.

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I enjoyed talking with people who understand the struggle.  The struggle is real to become successful being a person of color.

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These small groups were helpful in the sense of taking away some layers of challenge in discussion. Helped emphasize the differences in opinions and experiences of “people of color”. We are all individuals with varied experiences.

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I really enjoyed the time to read and have the space to think individually. Then be able to share in affinity groups, was so HELPFUL. I was uncomfortable by the idea, but ended up loving the conversation. It allowed me to share and learn from others.

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Purpose and encouraged to move forward in my Anti racist learning and teaching

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Purpose and encouraged to move forward in my Anti racist learning and teaching

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I would hope we get to have the same discussion in Mixed Race Groups as well.

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I would hope we get to have the same discussion in Mixed Race Groups as well.

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It is important to be open and value each person's opinion. Each one is entitled to their feelings, and we have to take things one at a time and look at people with kindness and openness. Saying that one person is "making a big deal" or "overreacting" is something that is not valuing the person's feelings.

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It is important to be open and value each person's opinion. Each one is entitled to their feelings, and we have to take things one at a time and look at people with kindness and openness. Saying that one person is "making a big deal" or "overreacting" is something that is not valuing the person's feelings.

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I think it is important to have open discussions about what people of different racial backgrounds encounter as we can learn and heal by analyzing the experiences of others.

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It's great to hear what other people like you think and have experienced in their lives that have either molded their thoughts on racial bias.

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Confused - why does everyone have to be labeled?

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Confused - why does everyone have to be labeled?

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We needed more time in our affinity group.

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We needed more time in our affinity group.

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Self Check for any Implicit Bias on a daily basis

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It was interesting to see so many words that were the same in the waterfall excercise

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It was interesting to see so many words that were the same in the waterfall excercise

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Racism is an emotional topic, it hurts that it effect people who we care about. 

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Racism is an emotional topic, it hurts that it effect people who we care about. 

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I like the safe space to be put in an affinity group but I am disheartened that as always its white and OTHER, folks who identify as BIPOC are always OTHER and that needs to change.

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I like the safe space to be put in an affinity group but I am disheartened that as always its white and OTHER, folks who identify as BIPOC are always OTHER and that needs to change.

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The trainings have allowed us to meet new folks in the district and see what a diverse community we belong to.  I especially feel glad that I work on a team of women who are from minority groups and that they are in a position of leadership.

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The trainings have allowed us to meet new folks in the district and see what a diverse community we belong to.  I especially feel glad that I work on a team of women who are from minority groups and that they are in a position of leadership.

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I work with various nationalities, and I fell comfortable with all of them.

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I work with various nationalities, and I fell comfortable with all of them.

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I am truly thankful for all that have shared their stories with me today. To be vulnerable is a hard thing to do and I appreciate them for opening up. 

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I am truly thankful for all that have shared their stories with me today. To be vulnerable is a hard thing to do and I appreciate them for opening up. 

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We have all felt some level of racism at some time.

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Sense of release

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I feel that in my life experiencing racism , it has made me more empathetic towards others, and to be more sensitive towards others feelings, and cultures.  Not to judge others based on color or stereotypes and educating myself.

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I feel that in my life experiencing racism , it has made me more empathetic towards others, and to be more sensitive towards others feelings, and cultures.  Not to judge others based on color or stereotypes and educating myself.

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There is still a lot of work to be done, especially because it is a matter of changing people's mindset. Feeling both hopeful as well as discouraged. Trying to choose small goals for myself instead of trying to change the mindset of the whole community/humankind.

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There is still a lot of work to be done, especially because it is a matter of changing people's mindset. Feeling both hopeful as well as discouraged. Trying to choose small goals for myself instead of trying to change the mindset of the whole community/humankind.

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there are things I will never understand because of my skin color, I will never experience them.  How do I help change how others think about race when I don't agree with what they say or feel, I have always voiced when i feel things aren't right but how do I make a bigger impact?