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Providing space and recognition that these spaces are important!

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Providing space and recognition that these spaces are important!

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Validation- it was so nice to talk to folks who have similar experiences to mine and it helps to know that I'm not alone, and that I really never was.

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Validation- it was so nice to talk to folks who have similar experiences to mine and it helps to know that I'm not alone, and that I really never was.

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Keep surrounding myself with folks who understand my experiences.

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Keep surrounding myself with folks who understand my experiences.

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Remember that a younger me needed this work and doing for the young folks who need it now

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Remember that a younger me needed this work and doing for the young folks who need it now

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to be patient with those who are from the BIPOC community but feel more comfortable with white folx.  To read more about the importance of affinity groups so that I can articulate the importance of it with everyone.

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to be patient with those who are from the BIPOC community but feel more comfortable with white folx.  To read more about the importance of affinity groups so that I can articulate the importance of it with everyone.

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The articles, the structure, the prompts, all to support the changes that are necessary.

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Remember the Quote " I may not change the world, but i'll inspire the mind that will!" - Tupac  

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Remember the Quote " I may not change the world, but i'll inspire the mind that will!" - Tupac  

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Provide BIPOC staff with space and time and strength to stay in the field, not burn out

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Providing this kind of space can dismantle WSC by empowering and centralizing BIPOC and building community among each other. Empowered staff --> empowers students

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Providing this kind of space can dismantle WSC by empowering and centralizing BIPOC and building community among each other. Empowered staff --> empowers students

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There is always work to be done, but any progress is one step closer to the change we want to see

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There is always work to be done, but any progress is one step closer to the change we want to see

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Resources for racial identity development, focus on healing but also balancing with strategy

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sense of community; shared stories and understanding

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sense of community; shared stories and understanding

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Different ways to organize, begin and support a mission.

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Different ways to organize, begin and support a mission.

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Give an opportunity to those less fortunate to be brave

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Give an opportunity to those less fortunate to be brave

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Continue to connect and plan with people that align with our commitment. 

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Continue to connect and plan with people that align with our commitment. 

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Although I have fr

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Helping students develop pride in their ancestry.

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Helping students develop pride in their ancestry.

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Our school currently has staff at all areas of the spectrum in racial understanding. Unfortunately, it is most the white people who are lagging, so it will allow them to catch up with other white people without having to place the burden on people of color.

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Using this workshop as a modeling of one possible way to run a BIPOC affinity group

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Using this workshop as a modeling of one possible way to run a BIPOC affinity group

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I learned I am not the only who felt out of touch of our own culture based on how were raised

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I learned I am not the only who felt out of touch of our own culture based on how were raised

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Validation, I don't often have the opportunity to engage in these kinds of discussions

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Validation, I don't often have the opportunity to engage in these kinds of discussions

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It may show others at your school to help support each other more and reflect on the resources around you.

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It may show others at your school to help support each other more and reflect on the resources around you.

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reflecting through stop and jot first before open sharing can be purposeful and helpful in identifying feelings

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reflecting through stop and jot first before open sharing can be purposeful and helpful in identifying feelings

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Rest, allow my body to rest

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I want to see how the district proposes to facilitate this work throughout the district.

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Got to start somewhere even if informally. Name White Supremacy culture and find counter narratives.

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Got to start somewhere even if informally. Name White Supremacy culture and find counter narratives.

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Definitely validation and affirmation, knowing that my experience is not unique, that others are struggling too but also finding strength and hope

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Making sure that our BIPOC affinity group is growing stronger in capacity while also making sure our BARWE group is doing the self-reflection as well.

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Give time for everyone to share their thoughts and their voice - noticing similarities and differences is crucial to understanding each other. We are not all the same and our experiences are not all the same.

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Give time for everyone to share their thoughts and their voice - noticing similarities and differences is crucial to understanding each other. We are not all the same and our experiences are not all the same.

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Confidence that there's a necessity.  It's relieving to think that I might not have to put myself out there each and every time we are with staff.  I'm ready to grow 

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Confidence that there's a necessity.  It's relieving to think that I might not have to put myself out there each and every time we are with staff.  I'm ready to grow 

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This work can be draining and it weighs on the mental health and safety of BIPOC educators, so making sure we have those spaces can help with resiliance.

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therapy to help me understand my hurt and strengthen my courage

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therapy to help me understand my hurt and strengthen my courage

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For kids..
they have an easier time identifying injustices because they do not have as much time being ingrained in white culture.
for adults..
unpacking their shit.

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I think I need more direction and goals for my Black staff and educator group. We spend a log of time venting about yt ppl, need to have more of a plan and goal

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give a safe space for student voices where they can be heard, validated, and seen

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give a safe space for student voices where they can be heard, validated, and seen

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Find people who provide positive community for me. Keep doing the internal work

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Find people who provide positive community for me. Keep doing the internal work

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Ditto...feel heard, feel seen, heal, have a voice

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Ditto...feel heard, feel seen, heal, have a voice

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Growing up spending so much of my time trying to assimilate was survival. Now i've reached the point where I need to dismantle all of that to continue on my path to thriving for my authentic self

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Having spaces to be truthful and authentic without fear of retaliation of your feelings and frustrations can lead to growth and strength communities

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Having spaces to be truthful and authentic without fear of retaliation of your feelings and frustrations can lead to growth and strength communities

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For students and staff in can provide opportunities to learn about and "see" one another on a more personal (human) level

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For students and staff in can provide opportunities to learn about and "see" one another on a more personal (human) level

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so nice to be with others who are speaking my language! it's validating. 

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so nice to be with others who are speaking my language! it's validating. 

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Self-care, journaling, making time to have connection with others doing their own work too

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Seeing so many people that look different, come from different backgrounds have the same mentality to better themselves which could then better others around them

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It lets people know that they are not alone.  

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It lets people know that they are not alone.  

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Because school is a microcosm of society it can help to promote a large scale unified mission with staff, students and parents collectively.

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Because school is a microcosm of society it can help to promote a large scale unified mission with staff, students and parents collectively.

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surround myself with supportive people who can hold me up when i fall down

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it could also begin to create a common understanding of where we are as people in this system. Our decisions could be more informed and racially justified (I'm pretty sure I just make that phrase up lol).

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Not only having a seat at the table, but learning how the table/cutlery is made

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It is a must.  Healing for BIPOC. Learning for White folx. the students feel the energy so if we work on our spirits, students will feel calmer and more open to learning

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It is a must.  Healing for BIPOC. Learning for White folx. the students feel the energy so if we work on our spirits, students will feel calmer and more open to learning

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Allow BIPOC educators to have a space to discuss their concerns

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Allow BIPOC educators to have a space to discuss their concerns

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By keeping students at the center of this work.

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By keeping students at the center of this work.

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Strategically plan within the educator BIPOC group ways to use our collective power to pressure the district

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Strategically plan within the educator BIPOC group ways to use our collective power to pressure the district

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remain focused on the why when the opposers try to detract from the work - 

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remain focused on the why when the opposers try to detract from the work - 

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The terminology, as it was broken down, was a starting point for those who might try to question the reasoning of why this work is important.

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The terminology, as it was broken down, was a starting point for those who might try to question the reasoning of why this work is important.

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we all come from different backgrounds but share a common thread...diversity

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we all come from different backgrounds but share a common thread...diversity

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Knowing how affinity groups helped develop my sense of self, I would want that same for younger students as well.  Help with a sense of shared experience

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Knowing how affinity groups helped develop my sense of self, I would want that same for younger students as well.  Help with a sense of shared experience

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We all need a space where we feel safe to share our experiences, and white folx need a space to examine themselves without harming BIPOC communities.

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We all need a space where we feel safe to share our experiences, and white folx need a space to examine themselves without harming BIPOC communities.

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We need to distribute leadership to  be inclusive of BIPOC. The heart of our thinking are for about students.

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We need to distribute leadership to  be inclusive of BIPOC. The heart of our thinking are for about students.

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Having questions that allow students and staff to share their hard work in this area without sharing too much trauma

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I like the open-ended questions.  We need a chance to share, not necessarily a tight protocol.

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I like the open-ended questions.  We need a chance to share, not necessarily a tight protocol.

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Today made me think about my path to today and embrace it!

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Today made me think about my path to today and embrace it!

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Not sure yet, our numbers of BIPOC students is so small.  As far as staff is concerned we have to work at the district level because many schools only have 1 or 2 BIPOC people on staff.  We are working on this as we speak :).

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Not sure yet, our numbers of BIPOC students is so small.  As far as staff is concerned we have to work at the district level because many schools only have 1 or 2 BIPOC people on staff.  We are working on this as we speak :).

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safe space to share experience and how we can promote change within our school/staff

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safe space to share experience and how we can promote change within our school/staff

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Challenge the status quo, re-energize folks of color, build leadership capacity, be seen, heard and understood.

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Challenge the status quo, re-energize folks of color, build leadership capacity, be seen, heard and understood.

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Connecting with others who share my experience.  The feeling of not having to feel like I need to explain myself 

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Connecting with others who share my experience.  The feeling of not having to feel like I need to explain myself 

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 It's always heartening to talk to Black folk.

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 It's always heartening to talk to Black folk.

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Continue to educate myself.

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Allowed me to be honest without judgment or misunderstanding

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Allowed me to be honest without judgment or misunderstanding

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My district is running a PD this week on the logistics and legalities of running them and I'm really excited to hear from them what their thoughts are.

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It's important to do this work. It is so healing!

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It's important to do this work. It is so healing!

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I refuse to rely on White people to "rescue" or "save" US. We have to put the effort into this-even if there is push back from our colleagues, admin, school board, students parents. I refuse to stand down when I hear students first and this not inclusive to ALL students

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I refuse to rely on White people to "rescue" or "save" US. We have to put the effort into this-even if there is push back from our colleagues, admin, school board, students parents. I refuse to stand down when I hear students first and this not inclusive to ALL students

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we need to continue to call out the inequities in the systems we are a part of; not being afraid of sounding like the "angry BIPOC." We are angry at the injustices and we need to keep calling it out until the necessary change happens.

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I like having a space where I can share something and am met with affirmative head nods, not confused faces.

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Recognizing my own discomfort. Especially being in such a white filled space.

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Learning about the growing up experiences of my fellow BIPOC and appreciating the connection time.

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Learning about the growing up experiences of my fellow BIPOC and appreciating the connection time.

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Reflect, Read and seek stories centering around Black joy

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Reflect, Read and seek stories centering around Black joy