# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in my work (as a white educator) is perpetuating White Supremacy in our school community, in my classroom, and in my relationship with my families.

By ignoring how my identity, specifically as a white teacher, interacts with the intersectionality of identities amongst staff, students, and families, I uphold and benefit from the existing structures of White Supremacy. I risk harming those I work with through a lack of awareness of the ways my racism enacts microaggressions. Additionally, not centering intersectionality does not provide my students with opportunities to develop a positive self-identity.

# data[].attributes.body
If we don't center intersectionality we are furthering white dominant culture. If we are not seeing, hearing, appreciating, and respecting all identities we would show students, families, coworkers that only dominant identities matter. We can not truly work towards our social justice work and an anti-racist school if we are not centering intersectionality in our work.

# data[].attributes.body
If we don't consider all of our identities or examine the identities of others that we are interacting with we risk telling one story about them, and also not considering how what they can see about us will affect how they approach interactions with us.

# data[].attributes.body
One of the biggest risks of not centering intersectionality in our work is causing more harm to students whose identities are devalued by the hierarchy of oppression. That can look like: continuing to value certain identities over others; or defining students/families/staff by their visible identities without giving them a chance to define their own identities. Centering intersectionality will work to support the whole student or staff member or family member and will send the message that one identity is not held above the rest; and that every identity has a place within our classrooms and our school.

# data[].attributes.body
The risks of  not centering intersectionality in our work is that we will not be able to help students understand themselves, their different identities, and beliefs .We also risk stereotyping because of what we see face value and not examining all the other parts of their identity and how they play out in their life.

# data[].attributes.body
Not centering intersectionality in our work leads to blind spots in our work. We need to be able to recognize when and how our experiences are generating biases, and how we are acting on those biases. If we fail to see how intersectionality impacts us we fail to hold each other accountable for our wrongdoings. Without intersectionality racial justice becomes performative and will not have the same impact as intersectional racial justice.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk is that we are not able to understand our students and their identities. By not valuing our students, we hurt our students emotionally and academically in our school.

# data[].attributes.body
You risk failing students by not being able to understand their struggles and in turn perpetuating their oppression. We also risk antagonizing students and families based on what we can "see" in them and not getting a bigger picture of their struggle.

# data[].attributes.body
We risk recognizing seeing our students and staff as more than one identity. We risk stereotyping our students and only treating them based off of something visible. We risk seeing our staff as more than just a grade number or content specialist. If we do not embrace intersectionality we will create further the divides in our community - we will allow differences to dictate how we treat or help one another.

# data[].attributes.body
In not centering intersectionality in our work, we risk amplifying the hierarchy of oppression, within many groups, especially those that are already marginalized. In not centering intersectionality, we reinforce the dangers of the idea that identities exist independently from one another.

# data[].attributes.body
One of the risks of not centering intersectionality in our work is only seeing our kids/families/co-workers as one thing as opposed to the whole person that they are. This runs into the danger of creating a single story about them.

Additionally, it closes the door on finding meaningful similarities and differences among our community that make us special and make us stronger.

By not centering intersectionality, we run the risk of fighting injustice at only a single level of -isms as opposed to seeing how injustice to any group is injustice to all groups.

# data[].attributes.body
the risks are upholding the white dominant culture: we risk not affirming the varied identities of our students and staff - leaving them feeling devalued and not seen/heard

# data[].attributes.body
We diminish part of our students', families', and staffs' identity, where they are not feeling seen, heard, or valued. We are upholding white dominant culture

# data[].attributes.body
If we don't center intersectionality in our work, we risk telling a single story about students and families, and marginalizing or dehumanizing our students and families by not valuing the many identities that are true for them.

# data[].attributes.body
If intersectionality isn't centered in our work, then the side of the oppressor/dominant privilege will not be challenged or dismantled.  Silence is a privilege in itself where choosing not to speak out or facts about intersectional identities is just as harmful. We risk missing teachable moments of how to be pioneers of change for our students and people in our communities. With not having these conversations or educating ourselves on the different lenses, we will not be able to create a culture of accountability.

# data[].attributes.body
One of the risks of not centering intersectionality in our work is that we are upholding one of the pillars of white dominant culture - lack of awareness or lack of desire for awareness which leads to people being devalued. So if we, as a school, embrace each part of a person's identity, there is no room for obliviousness or ignorance.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in our work is that it we are negating the various components that make people who they are. We risk making assumptions and seeing people for what is on the surface as opposed to what extends beyond. Through not looking to acknowledge and recognize the intersectionality in others we risk perpetuating single stories or worse telling someone else's story for them. In the school community we need to celebrate these various identities and ensure others feel, seen, heard and valued.

# data[].attributes.body
By not centering our work within intersectionality students and peers are not going to feel understood, or valued. This is where people begin to be pigeon held or have things determined for them without given a chance.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in our work is that we perpetuate systems and structures meant to marginalize, dehumanize, and harm. It can allow for complicity and silence. Without an intersectional lens, we may not be aware of the full extent of various forms of oppression and what must be done to dismantle them. We and our students are never just one identity with a singular experience in life, thus we need to have that lens to celebrate our assets and form coalitions against white supremacy.

# data[].attributes.body
Different combinations of intersectional identities produce their own set of privileges and oppression.

There is not one method, pedagogy, outlook, or assessment that can account for all of these intersectional identities. If we are focusing on one identity (ex. race or gender), we may be neglecting others. Thus, we need to make space to talk about various other identities that impact the lives of our students. However, we must also acknowledge that certain identities may hold more weight than others. Just because two people circle the same number of items below the line does not mean that they are equally at a disadvantage and vice versa.

Holding these thoughts in mind as we approach our students will be crucial in developing their own sense of identity and belonging.

# data[].attributes.body
When intersectionality is not centered, we will put value of individuals (staff, students, and families) in our community based on static identities. We will ignore the similarities and differences among each other and forget to acknowledge and celebrate what makes each person special, and what makes the whole community valuable.

# data[].attributes.body
When we don't center intersectionality, we can fall into assuming a single story about someone. For me, not centering intersectionality means being unaware of all of the ways my whiteness holds power over BIPOC students. Any identities I have "under the line" still give me more access to power just because I'm white, compared to a BIPOC person with the same identities under the line. For example - A white person with a criminal background will be treated differently than a BIPOC person with a criminal background. We have to center intersectionality to be able to see what makes each of us unique and special.

# data[].attributes.body
If we do not center intersectionality in our work, we risk making inaccurate assumptions about others (staff, family, students), we risk missing out on important information that wouldn't be gleamed from looking just through one identify marker or another, we risk developing inauthentic relationships with others due to ignoring aspects of their identity.

# data[].attributes.body
When we are choosing to NOT center intersectionality, we are choosing the side of the oppressor. It is imperative that students, staff and families are seen and heard in all aspects of their identity so that true impact can be made. When We choose not to center all voices and perspectives we are robbing communities of rich, deep knowledge and capacity for change. And showing students the deafening impact of linear and one way thinking in the world, including in the curriculum being taught to them. We are robbing our students and their families of the advocacy and empowerment they all deserve. We need to lift up all identities in order for our work together as a staff to be felt in all students.

# data[].attributes.body
The risks of not centering intersectionality in our work is that the white dominant culture will continue to live in society and our classrooms. When we recognize and learn about intersectionality, we can then disrupt the white dominant culture with teachers, students and families. Once we recognize intersectionality, we can help our students use their voices, realize that they are worthy and they are important. We can notice different moments in which we can call in students to use their voices and be a part of our classroom community even more than they already are.

# data[].attributes.headline
Ms.B-If we do not center intersectionality in our extremely important work~We risk our children not feeling like their identities matter. That THEY matter.  Their Voices matter. We risk the education, mental, physical, emotional health of our students and families. We risk losing out on the richness of BIPOC voices, cultures, experiences, etc if we do not look strongly and critically at our white fragility and supremacy and how our weighted identifiers impact our relationships and views and beliefs. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Ms.B-If we do not center intersectionality in our extremely important work~We risk our children not feeling like their identities matter. That THEY matter.  Their Voices matter. We risk the education, mental, physical, emotional health of our students and families. We risk losing out on the richness of BIPOC voices, cultures, experiences, etc if we do not look strongly and critically at our white fragility and supremacy and how our weighted identifiers impact our relationships and views and beliefs. 

# data[].attributes.body
It is then assuming that any identity an individual is single and alone as opposed to being a part of a whole. Perhaps then sinking into the holes of stereotyping, believing in just the single story, as well as simply self-satisfying ourselves in the fight for social justice. It is damaging to the work of social justice seekers, learners, and activists to assume that one identity belongs to a person or that what is presented to you visually is the only part of an individual. We have to acknowledge intersectionality in order to fight for the equity in anything. If not, we will simply be providing less to those identities ignored.

# data[].attributes.body
By not centering intersectionality in our work we risk challenging inequality and understanding students and families who are at risk or discrimination and oppression

# data[].attributes.body
If we do not center intersectionality in our work we create a single story for staff, students, and families. Intersectionality allows us to work together to educate, disrupt, and dismantle all "-isms" for the human race.

# data[].attributes.body
The risks of not centering intersectionality in our work is that BIPOC families and students and staff will feel unheard or uncared about. In not talking about intersectionality we would be showing that we don't care about it or that we don't think it is a problem. This will make families not trust us and not feel apart of our community. We would also be leaving out the voices of so many of our students, families and staff by not talking about intersectionality. We also would not be teaching our kids to use their voices and stand up for what they believe in.

# data[].attributes.body
By not centering intersectionality in our work we risk misunderstanding students, families and staff. We  don't see their struggles and continue to uphold the white dominant culture. This is when single stories are created and communities begin to feel unheard. There is silence and  relationships are damaged.

# data[].attributes.body
We risk not recognizing different voices, perspectives and those identities become underrepresented in the curricula. When we represent all and new views, experiences and approaches, we can build and sustain better learning practices for our students.

# data[].attributes.body
If we do not center intersectionality in our work, we risk perpetuating white dominant culture by continuing to center and value only dominant identities. We risk our students not fully embracing their own and each others' identities. We risk not hearing all voices and ideas at the table. We risk damaging our relationships with each other and our families.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in our work makes it difficult to understand the "prism" that Crenshaw speaks of when trying to comprehend the different problems society puts in place for each of our students when it comes to topics on their identity. It makes us think about how different stereotypes may look

# data[].attributes.body
If we do not center intersectionality in our work we uphold white dominant culture. When we acknowledge all the different identities that individuals in our building have we are fostering the idea that all identities are important and relevant. By not centering intersectionality we are adhering to the ideas in our society that what society deems as "normal, fit, worthy" are the only ideas/ identities worth knowing. If our students do not fit into these identities they are seeing themselves as other/ different and potentially even less than. We want our students to celebrate all identities and develop an understanding that we can combat power structures by acknowledging them and subsequently disrupting the societal norm. Our students see and hear the things that society and systems around them think about identities and it is our job as educators to dismantle beliefs that one identity is better or more worthy than another. If we do not then what changes? In my opinion, nothing.

# data[].attributes.body
we risk missing out on perspectives of others. We also may risk making judgments on others who have a different experiences that could be valuable to our learning and growing as educators. We want to share so much with our kids and help them see the world in a positive place but that means really understanding the perspectives of others.

# data[].attributes.body
When I think of the word centering I think of focusing, centralizing someone or thing - As E-H said, prioritizing something. I think a better question might be what are the risks of not valuing and promoting intersectionality in our work. To center intersectionality to me means simply acknowledging it, which of course is the first step in moving our school and society closer to being anti=racist organizations/spaces. I believe our work has to move past centering intersectional identities to promoting and supporting intersectional identities. The risk of not doing so is creating a school community that perpetuates white dominate culture.

# data[].attributes.body
Intersectionality helps us embrace our differences and expanding our knowledge of what is around us. No group is monolithic. And if we don’t embrace these differences un our work we are not being truthful with our students.

# data[].attributes.body
Intersectionality allows us to embrace, acknowledge and understand each component of our identities at play. When we center intersectionality we are given a lens to deepen our understanding of our students, of our staff and of ourselves. We understand how these identities interact with one another which allows us to both recognize the challenges that oppressed groups confront but also give us an opportunity to fight against. When we do not center intersectionality, we contribute to a white dominant culture by being the oppressors in our schools, in our work and in the system.

# data[].attributes.body
It's important to recognize everyone's identities to seek to understand. To be open minded and be self aware of your privilege as the dominant culture

# data[].attributes.body
When intersectionality is not centered, we cannot be our truest selves in our spaces - all members of our community cannot experience true empowerment until we seek to dismantle all forms of oppression because they are interconnected. When intersectionality is not centered, white dominant culture is upheld.

# data[].attributes.body
The risks are leading to assumptions of others (students, staff and families) that may harm their identities and therefore, your relationship with them. It's important to understand that we are all much more than we seem and we all embrace a multitude of identities, both dominant and subordinate, regardless of race. Rather than assume, we as educators, must get to know our students, families and other staff members before coming to any sort of conclusion. Let people define who they are for you.

# data[].attributes.body
We run the risk not acknowledging important experiences of students that should not only be acknowledged but celebrated.

# data[].attributes.body
If we do not center intersectionality in our work then we are not disrupting white dominant culture. By centering our work with intersectionality we are providing more space and time for multiple identities to utilize and unpack their voices.

# data[].attributes.body
We risk seeing our students and team only through identities that are visible in characteristics, meaning that we are limiting the exploration of multidimensional identities. There is a lot that we can't see. and we owe it to our children to be open to intersectionality. We risk creating a dividing line between identities, which benefits white-dominate culture.

# data[].attributes.body
When we don't center intersectionality, member of our community will not feel seen or valued. When we do not center intersectionality, we are upholding white dominant culture. When intersectionality is not centered, we risk our students building positive self-identities.

# data[].attributes.body
I think that when we do not center intersectionality in our work, we are opening the door to the oppression of our students.  It is so important that we recognize and seek to know more about them to ensure they feel heard, seen, and appreciated.  When we create these strong relationships with our students in which the feel seen, heard, and empowered, we are giving them the tools and confidence
they need to dismantle systemic racism.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in our work we could be supporting white dominant culture and not even realize that we are. We have to first realize who we are and what we identify as, so we can help our kids embrace who and what they identify as.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality in my work (as a white educator) is perpetuating White Supremacy in our school community, in my classroom, and in my relationship with my families.
By ignoring how my identity, specifically as a white teacher, interacts with the intersectionality of identities amongst staff, students, and families, I uphold and benefit from the existing structures of White Supremacy. I risk harming those I work with through a lack of awareness of the ways my racism enacts microaggressions. Additionally, not centering intersectionality does not provide my students with opportunities to develop a positive self-identity.

# data[].attributes.body
When intersectionality is not centered in our work, we risk oppressing our staff and students. We risk creating a "us verses them" mentality when we should all be trying to make it a better place. We uphold white dominant culture by not acknowledging everyone's different identities, and we risk people not feeling heard, seen, or valued.

# data[].attributes.body
When intersectionality is not centered, as a white person I hold up white dominant culture. That would oppress/silence our BIPOC staff, students, and families while not honoring their lived experiences and identities.

# data[].attributes.body
When we don't center intersectionality we risk reinforcing white supremacy, by not acknowledging that our staff, students and families carry multiple identities. We risk our relationships by creating assumptions about folks and not seeking to understand.

# data[].attributes.body
When intersectionality is not centered, our students are not seen nor heard. This is a way of silencing their voices and confirming white-dominate culture that they are exposed to from an early age. By not centering this in our every day work, multiple identities in the room and throughout our school are muted. We break trust when this happens, and broken trust is at times irreparable.

# data[].attributes.body
It is that we are blinded when it comes to other's struggles based on an aspect of their identity, we are unable to sympathize to what our students are going through

# data[].attributes.body
We risk upholding white - supremacy, which would continue to oppress and silence our students, staff, and families. By centering intersectionality in our work, we are providing the space and trust to unpack identities and voices.

# data[].attributes.body
The risk of not centering intersectionality is we lose the voices of those who represent different identities and we end up dismissing their experiences. It can cause students and staff to feel invaluable or unwanted in a space.

# data[].attributes.body
This risks of not centering intersectionality in our work leads to blind spots that can be harmful to our students. Not recognizing how different parts of our identity plays off one another or has an impact on our being invalidates our lived experiences. When our identities are invalidated or considered lesser than what is the "norm" this plays into the discrimination and racism we see in America. Without centering intersectionality in our work we are feeding into white dominant culture because information that is out there in the news, media, standard texts books are a product of white dominant culture. We need to actively exposed our students to different identities and experiences in order to foster a culture that is accepting of differences. There shouldn't be a powerline within the world.

# data[].attributes.body
If we don't center intersectionality, we aren't embracing all people in our community.   We want to make sure we are disrupting white dominant culture by recognizing and understanding all parts of our identities and the identities of those in our community.