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Truly inspiring and empowering keynotes delivered today surrounding important areas within education! Particularly loved the following statement: ''Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is being asked to dance''!

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Truly inspiring and empowering keynotes delivered today surrounding important areas within education! Particularly loved the following statement: ''Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is being asked to dance''!

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Brilliant sessions

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Thank you for a great day of awareness and reflection.

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We all need to be braver about asking those uncomfortable questions.

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This was a brilliant conference: "Developing a whole academy approach to equality & diversity" was incredibly useful. Hearing Lorde being quoted in a whole Trust context was a meaningful experience. Let's not let the success of this conference overshadow the urgent need for decisive action to do better- what are our next steps for change, accountability and clear communication around EDI? Let's 'live not laminate' our policy and keep this a regular conversation.

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Women in Leadership- thank you for highlighting...

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Women in Leadership- thank you for highlighting...

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A slightly longer one, but I felt inspired to share...

Thank you so much for discussing some of your experiences, and openly discussing some of the barriers you have faced- both personally and professionally.

As someone who is currently a mother, expecting once again, and ambitious, it is such an inspiration to have women in our trust who have certainly proven that you can be a good mother and good at your job.

I was once told that if I chose to have a baby, I would essentially be 'putting my career on hold' or 'ending' my career altogether. Taking a full maternity entitlement was also frowned upon, as if I had to choose between my family or my profession. You can imagine the worry when I did fall pregnant with my first child.

Even now in my current pregnancy, colleagues have already discussed (completely innocently) who will 'replace' me during my next mat leave. As you can imagine, those feelings resurfaced once more.

Today's discussions have certainly highlighted the positives; they have also highlighted areas where we need to work harder.

Thank you again.

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All of our staff have been discriminated against in some way - linked to different aspects of their personal characteristics - so pleased it hasn't hindered any of us #nothingbutthebest
#scalingtheheightstogether

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So grateful to all the speakers who have allowed me to reflect on my own  experiences, allowing me to take stock and consider how I can make an impact in the future!

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We all need to watch this, an awesome video...
Enjoyed the day, very thought provoking.

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What a fantastic video. Refreshing, inspiring and thought - provoking. Thank you.

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So many reflections and experiences that resonate listening to the Summit Women in Leadership panel discussion on the showcase. Some really insightful advice on how to be braver in overcoming preconceptions and breaking down both internal (the dreaded ‘imposter syndrome) and external barriers. Thank you – you have given me a lot of food for thought.

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Wow very informative!

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powerful video and message

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Really thoughtful and informative sessions on important issues which the conference has given some much needed time and focus.

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So insightful and truly thought provoking.

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I delivered an assembly about ten years ago and looked at labels that we give to ourselves, to each other and society gives to us. I listed all the things I was - woman, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, British, Sikh, Educationalist, etc. I pointed out I was all of those things all at once and one identity did not cancel out another. I didn't realise I was talking about intersectionality!! Today has been truly inspiring especially listening to the personal stories of the presenters. Thank you.

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I hadn't come across the concept of intersectionality before so this has kickstarted my thinking in a whole different way.

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What a lovely website! It's as diverse as the message it conveys. I really enjoyed browsing each article and video. Some great ideas to take on board.

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What a lovely website! It's as diverse as the message it conveys. I really enjoyed browsing each article and video. Some great ideas to take on board.

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Very much enjoying this video discussion about the stigma around women in work. It's absolutely fantastic to know we have such a strong group of women leading us at the moment, as well as supportive and fantastic men. Thank you.

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Some real insightful thoughts and actions to take away from today... 'diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance'.  The concept of intersectionality - 'there is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives'  An emotionally reflective day. Thank you to our guest speakers.

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Useful lens - The beauty of anti-racism is that you don't have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it , including in yourself and it's the only way to go forward

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What wonderful stuff everyone is doing already and after today there is so much potential to really move forward and develop a truly diverse curriculum which is inclusive, equitable and diverse

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I have enjoyed the testimonials of the speakers about their commitment to promote diversity and fairness across Education.

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I have enjoyed the testimonials of the speakers about their commitment to promote diversity and fairness across Education.

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Todays conference has been great and very useful. Thoroughly enjoyed it! 

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Todays conference has been great and very useful. Thoroughly enjoyed it! 

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So grateful to have had such interesting speakers who have allowed me to reflect on my own identity and experiences, as well as that of others, in order to take stock and consider how I can have an impact in future

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Todays conference has been excellent and informative.
It has covered a good amount of information that our schools and colleges can learn from.

My personal reflection has been around intersectionality - Angie Brown
Recent experiences with me has made me be able to identify with some of what she has shared and its about what can be done to change these things.

We are in 2021 now.....

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Just wanted to say thank you to the trust, really enjoyed today and learned a lot from it. We all have a role to play in changing our world for the better.

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I shed a few tears in each of my sessions. The privilege video should be watched by all. It has been a very interesting day.

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I shed a few tears in each of my sessions. The privilege video should be watched by all. It has been a very interesting day.

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Really enjoyed today - some really eye opening stuff

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Really enjoyed today - some really eye opening stuff

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Today has been very interesting regarding racism. I would like more workshops on these.

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Gaining so much from today. What a fantastic day and an exciting time to move forward.

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Thank you to all the keynote contributors I saw today. So many things to think about and follow up on. What a privilege to tap into this rich vein of knowledge and experience.

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Interesting workshop regarding racism. one hour isn't long enough to discuss

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Today has been really interesting and has highlighted the need for good allies

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Today has been really interesting and has highlighted the need for good allies

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I really enjoyed every session.  "Being a good ally" the highlighted phrase for me.

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I really enjoyed every session.  "Being a good ally" the highlighted phrase for me.

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Today has been fascinating and it's refreshing to hear peoples' honesty about their own experiences as well as recognise their own privilege. However, let's be careful about how our own experiences can affect our views too. To sterotype men as competitive, whilst women are more empathetic is just as dangerous as sterotyping women as unable to do the job....

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A lot of fantastic individuals giving us their experiences and expertise to help further our understanding.

Liz Wright was incredibly engaging, particularly enjoyed her session.

Lots of reflection to be done!

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Thought provoking and engaging. The resource centre is also a great idea and the video on privilege brought me to tears.

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will we be able to get access to workshops we didn't attend. Our workshop was brilliant and from the sound of it so were the others. Many thanks for organising this conference. I would like to second someone else's suggestion that students would benefit from something similar

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Using the word equity rather than equality, recognising how and where I can be an ally, not being afraid to challenge when I see something that isn't right

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I have enjoyed every session! I only wish I could have gone to more. :) 

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I have enjoyed every session! I only wish I could have gone to more. :) 

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A really interesting and informative morning. Certainly thought provoking.

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A really interesting and informative morning. Certainly thought provoking.

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What a great day so far!

I can't wait to put some of the things I have learnt into practice.

All of the workshops and keynotes that I have attened today have been amazing and have given me some great ideas.

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Thought provoking and engaging talk.  Really useful to hear actual experiences around disability.

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Better understanding of everyone's perception on race and what unconscious bias people might have

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The importance of using the appropriate terminology...

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The importance of using the appropriate terminology...

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This day opened my eyes to problems within societal systems that i have previously ignored or never bothered to research. I now want to make it my responsibility to read more about these problems and the barriers individuals face

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I was also told I was "too clever", as if it was in someway a failing. Shocking. Thank goodness I moved to Summit as the very fact this training is happening gives me hope. Thank you

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Valuing people with different experiences from our own can sometimes develop who we are and who we can become as role models for others .Gurdeep

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Thought provoking personal experiences - some shocking e.g.
- Being overlooked for promotion
-That's a big job for a small woman!
-Recognise women who have potential - nurture this

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Id like to discuss specific schools too eg the afro/colourful hijab incident recently or the Birmingham example of the anti-LGBT education protests - and how this impacted on students and drove change 

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Id like to discuss specific schools too eg the afro/colourful hijab incident recently or the Birmingham example of the anti-LGBT education protests - and how this impacted on students and drove change 

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This video has physically choked me.. Couldn't demonstrate privilige any clearer.. such a powerful video that EVERYONE should see!!!

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I am still unpacking intersectionality and the challenges faced by students whose first language is not English. We have a lot of students (from almost all the continents) who may be lacking cultural capital, but have an extremely high potential. 

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I am still unpacking intersectionality and the challenges faced by students whose first language is not English. We have a lot of students (from almost all the continents) who may be lacking cultural capital, but have an extremely high potential. 

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Liz Wright's session was excellent a really engaging speaker and very informative.

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Liz Wright's session was excellent a really engaging speaker and very informative.

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Key note speaks have been great! Very insightful and informative sessions - I have definitely got a lot to take away and reflect on.

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Importance of parental contributions and understanding.
It was really fascinating to hear the journey both Andy and No Outsiders had been on.

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Exploring Diverse Narratives through a cross-curricular tool

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Exploring Diverse Narratives through a cross-curricular tool

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I am SO pleased that I chose this session; it was exactly what I was hoping it would be.

Moved (to say the least) by the powerful media presented and the impact it could have in 'opening our pupils' eyes' to the realities beyond what they see through their individual lenses (their worldly perceptions). 'Lyfta' appears to be a powerful tool for teaching empathy, resilience and insight with such diverse potential across the trust. A must try, I think!

Gill

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Informative, engaging and thought provoking.

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Informative, engaging and thought provoking.

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Great discussion ... experiences shared so familiar. It's time for change.

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I have a voice now , I feel liberated ! 

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I have a voice now , I feel liberated ! 

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Fantastic session , thank you !

Sam

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“Everyone in, no one out”

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So much to take away from each session, it was relevant, informative and engaging.

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Very thought provoking and well versed on topic. Thank you

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Reflection question at the end about considering how a situation might have been different if we change one aspect of our identity  really resonated with me - thank you

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Very useful and insightful

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The workshop I attended and the two keynotes were all very different in style and content and I came away from all three sessions having learnt something.  In terms of presentation, I liked the use of breakout rooms in my workshop.  I hadn't heard of intersectionality before let alone considered it.  In the ableism presentation I was very surprised by some of the statistics at the start and it broadened my mind about what "disability" means.

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Found this very interesting. Made me think would I change any identity.

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Lyfta resource looks incredible and great cross-curricular/Aspire resource if we could gain access as a Trust!

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Great discussion and very informative. Thank you!

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Insightful session. Thank you

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"There is no hierarchy of oppressions" Audre Lorde. This resonates so well when understanding intersectionality. Having the awareness of our own and others identities will allow us to break down barriers and improve work within education and society

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Very thought provoking conference which has helped me to reflect about my identity, what i can do to make a difference in my school with students, colleagues and the wider community. Sometimes we wait for the next person to take on the challenge and we live in a bubble, but there are so many issues and challenges in society that we all have a responsibility to do our bit for social justice

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Very thought-provoking morning which will benefit staff, pupils, cross-academy and into the wider community

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Hannah Wilson delivered  an excellent and thoroughly engaging session to help me think on deeper levels, consider alternative perspective  and challenge my own perceptions

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is something we are all guilty of missing and I was pleased to be reminded of it. I am keen to learn more about Sojourner Truth. I think we can look closer at data for example and equally further signpost remarkable people in our everyday lessons for their against the odds achievements and experiences

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"Be were you are celebrated not tolerated" this is spot on and the SLT get the best from their team when they value this statement

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LGBT+ really informative session and workshop lots of ideas to implement going forward great links shared with videos to share with students and helpful links to share with parents/carers lots of support ideas too. Thanks 👍

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What an amazing morning of wonderfully, thought provoking and stimulating speakers. So many things to follow up on and learn more about. The benefit of being part of the Trust and being given access to such a rich vein of knowledge. Thank you all....

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Lots to think about after this session. I have experienced many microaggressions throughout my life as a person of colour. It really resonated with me when Hannah used the example of being asked 'where are you REALLY from?'. Previously I have just been offended by these sorts of questions and respond accordingly, but moving forward I need to use these situations as a way to educate.

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Fantastic session on the overlap of identities. In the words of Audre Lorde, "There is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives."

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Enjoyed the sessions very much especially Creating Inclusive Classroom cultures with Hannah Wilson 

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Enjoyed the sessions very much especially Creating Inclusive Classroom cultures with Hannah Wilson 

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Fantastic and very moving sessions today!

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Fantastic and very moving sessions today!

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Will there be any further opportunities to hear from the workshops we didn't get to attend?

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Understanding Unconscious Bias, and both Key Note speakers.

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Understanding Unconscious Bias, and both Key Note speakers.

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Fantastic, thoughtful, informative, great morning!  I have learnt so much and have lots of notes and things I want to follow up on.

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Very interesting. Its historical events consumes our everyday living and I hope the discussions will begin to turn the tide on

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A great session! Thank you for sharing your personal experiences, advice and providing lots of information/resources. Information has already been shared with staff and have shared lots of ideas to ensure our young people feel comfortable to be themselves and feel included in the classroom and the wider school community!

Charlotte T.

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Will the slides from all workshops be shared with staff? After speaking with colleagues it sounds like every workshop was worth listening to! Wish we could have done them all!

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Cathy's opening speech got me from the beginning "we are champions/warriors to make change" after that i was hooked!

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Great sessions with a lot of thinking points!

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A fabulous session - thank you!

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Really enjoyed Liz Wright's session this morning on Ableism, really positive and lots of good thinking points going forward!

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Really enjoyed Liz Wright's session this morning on Ableism, really positive and lots of good thinking points going forward!

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Very interesting thought which highlights the fact that  race is invented and not true.