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Inspiring Women | Women’s Personal Growth on Instagram: "Follow @TheLimitlessLadies for more real stories of women who turned rejection into legislation - and changed the future for generations of women.

She was told no - again and again.

Rejected from medical school
because she was a woman.
Denied opportunities in her legal career
because she was a mother.

But Patsy Takemoto Mink didn’t accept the system -
she rewrote it.

After becoming the first woman of color elected to Congress, she used her voice to fight the same barriers that once held her back.

And in 1972, she helped create Title IX -
a law that changed everything.

“No person… shall be subjected to discrimination…”

That single line opened doors for millions of women and girls -
in education, sports, careers, and beyond. ￼

But this wasn’t just policy.
It was personal.

Her own experiences with sexism and exclusion
became the fuel behind one of the most powerful gender equality laws in history. ￼

Because of her work:

Girls could compete.
Women could study.
Students could demand protection from discrimination and harassment. ￼

And decades later, her legacy was written into law -
Title IX was renamed in her honor.

Her story is proof:
Rejection doesn’t define you.
What you build after it does.

🔥 SAVE THIS to remember the woman who helped change the rules
📩 SHARE THIS to remind someone their voice can create real change"

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13K likes, 131 comments - thelimitlessladies on March 26, 2026: "Follow @TheLimitlessLadies for more real stories of women who turned rejection into legislation - and changed the future for generations of women.

She was told no - again and again.

Rejected from medical school
because she was a woman.
Denied opportunities in her legal career
because she was a mother.

But Patsy Takemoto Mink didn’t accept the system -
she rewrote it.

After becoming the first woman of color elected to Congress, she used her voice to fight the same barriers that once held her back.

And in 1972, she helped create Title IX -
a law that changed everything.

“No person… shall be subjected to discrimination…”

That single line opened doors for millions of women and girls -
in education, sports, careers, and beyond. ￼

But this wasn’t just policy.
It was personal.

Her own experiences with sexism and exclusion
became the fuel behind one of the most powerful gender equality laws in history. ￼

Because of her work:

Girls could compete.
Women could study.
Students could demand protection from discrimination and harassment. ￼

And decades later, her legacy was written into law -
Title IX was renamed in her honor.

Her story is proof:
Rejection doesn’t define you.
What you build after it does.

🔥 SAVE THIS to remember the woman who helped change the rules
📩 SHARE THIS to remind someone their voice can create real change". 

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46 Books About Women Who Changed The World | Penguin Random House

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Stories about women who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, and soared.

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Black Girls Teach®️ on Instagram: "Advocacy is not easy, especially when it feels like you are speaking the truth and getting nothing but resistance, excuses or minimizing what you are saying. 

We can’t change others or focus on them. 

You have to step into your personal leadership and become the master of YOU. 

Otherwise you will be emotionally and physically drained, which often will lead to self isolation or self silencing. 

These 3 things helped me to push through and keep going. Don’t sleep on them! 

Feel free to drop any takeaways or your own tips for remaining grounded, in the comments. ⬇️"

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blackgirlsteach on January 29, 2025: "Advocacy is not easy, especially when it feels like you are speaking the truth and getting nothing but resistance, excuses or minimizing what you are saying. 

We can’t change others or focus on them. 

You have to step into your personal leadership and become the master of YOU. 

Otherwise you will be emotionally and physically drained, which often will lead to self isolation or self silencing. 

These 3 things helped me to push through and keep going. Don’t sleep on them! 

Feel free to drop any takeaways or your own tips for remaining grounded, in the comments. ⬇️". 

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Raising Rock | Raising Kids with Character on Instagram: "Today we’re choosing clarity over commentary.

We’re not here to join debates or trends.
We’re here to teach our children truth.

Racism exists because of sin. And while the world looks for solutions in power, policies, or movements, we believe real change begins in the heart—and is shaped in the home.

So we teach:
Respect — honoring every person
Obedience — rejecting favoritism
Courage — standing for what’s right without hatred
Kindness — reflecting how God treats us

We teach our children that effort, integrity, and behavior matter. That rewards and consequences should be based on actions—not race, status, or labels. And that love is never weakness.

This is how we raise children rooted in truth.

#mlk #mlkday #racism #motherhood #christian 

How to talk to your kids about racism, how to deal with racism as a parent, Christian parenting wisdom, Christian parenting advice, motherhood, Christian mom, how to raise kids who aren’t racist"

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4,150 likes, 23 comments - raisingrockco on January 19, 2026: "Today we’re choosing clarity over commentary.

We’re not here to join debates or trends.
We’re here to teach our children truth.

Racism exists because of sin. And while the world looks for solutions in power, policies, or movements, we believe real change begins in the heart—and is shaped in the home.

So we teach:
Respect — honoring every person
Obedience — rejecting favoritism
Courage — standing for what’s right without hatred
Kindness — reflecting how God treats us

We teach our children that effort, integrity, and behavior matter. That rewards and consequences should be based on actions—not race, status, or labels. And that love is never weakness.

This is how we raise children rooted in truth.

#mlk #mlkday #racism #motherhood #christian 

How to talk to your kids about racism, how to deal with racism as a parent, Christian parenting wisdom, Christian parenting advice, motherhood, Christian mom, how to raise kids who aren’t racist". 

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Good Good Good | February is Black History Month — in the midst of attempts to erase Black history, we will fight to preserve it. This month and always.... | Instagram

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Multi-Ethnicity/Multi-Culturalism and the Writings of EGW

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Life and Writings of Ellen G. White

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Inspiring Women | Women’s Personal Growth on Instagram: "Follow @TheLimitlessLadies for more real stories of women who turned rejection into legislation - and changed the future for generations of women.

She was told no - again and again.

Rejected from medical school
because she was a woman.
Denied opportunities in her legal career
because she was a mother.

But Patsy Takemoto Mink didn’t accept the system -
she rewrote it.

After becoming the first woman of color elected to Congress, she used her voice to fight the same barriers that once held her back.

And in 1972, she helped create Title IX -
a law that changed everything.

“No person… shall be subjected to discrimination…”

That single line opened doors for millions of women and girls -
in education, sports, careers, and beyond. ￼

But this wasn’t just policy.
It was personal.

Her own experiences with sexism and exclusion
became the fuel behind one of the most powerful gender equality laws in history. ￼

Because of her work:

Girls could compete.
Women could study.
Students could demand protection from discrimination and harassment. ￼

And decades later, her legacy was written into law -
Title IX was renamed in her honor.

Her story is proof:
Rejection doesn’t define you.
What you build after it does.

🔥 SAVE THIS to remember the woman who helped change the rules
📩 SHARE THIS to remind someone their voice can create real change"

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13K likes, 131 comments - thelimitlessladies on March 26, 2026: "Follow @TheLimitlessLadies for more real stories of women who turned rejection into legislation - and changed the future for generations of women.

She was told no - again and again.

Rejected from medical school
because she was a woman.
Denied opportunities in her legal career
because she was a mother.

But Patsy Takemoto Mink didn’t accept the system -
she rewrote it.

After becoming the first woman of color elected to Congress, she used her voice to fight the same barriers that once held her back.

And in 1972, she helped create Title IX -
a law that changed everything.

“No person… shall be subjected to discrimination…”

That single line opened doors for millions of women and girls -
in education, sports, careers, and beyond. ￼

But this wasn’t just policy.
It was personal.

Her own experiences with sexism and exclusion
became the fuel behind one of the most powerful gender equality laws in history. ￼

Because of her work:

Girls could compete.
Women could study.
Students could demand protection from discrimination and harassment. ￼

And decades later, her legacy was written into law -
Title IX was renamed in her honor.

Her story is proof:
Rejection doesn’t define you.
What you build after it does.

🔥 SAVE THIS to remember the woman who helped change the rules
📩 SHARE THIS to remind someone their voice can create real change". 

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Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem

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Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why SEL Matters

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Rich vs. Poor: Kids recognize social class early

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Teaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.

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Anti-bias curriculum is an approach to early childhood education that sets forth values-based principles and methodology in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness. Anti-bias teaching requires critical thinking and problem solving by both children and adults. The overarching goal is creating a climate of positive self and group identity development, through which every child will achieve her or his fullest potential.

The book, Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards, offers practical guidance to early childhood educators (including parents) for confronting and eliminating barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity; most importantly, it includes tips for adults and children to respect each other, themselves, and all people. Below you will find recommended books for young children, teachers, and parents for each chapter as well as additional resources on anti-bias themes and topics.

Readers may also be interested in Freedom Reads: Anti-Bias Book Talk, our new video series for parents, caregivers, and educators, available at SocialJusticeBooks.org.

Books

Recommended booklists that accompany the best selling NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) publication Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves.

Film

" Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in the Early Years " is available for educators to stream for free. This 48-minute film is produced with the guidance of Louise Derman-Sparks, this resource offers the four interrelated goals of anti-bias education, along with a viewer guidebook. The film shifts the focus away from the talking heads of experts and on to the voices of teachers committed to equity on a daily basis. By taking viewers into diverse early childhood classrooms, the film seeks to demonstrate the importance of teacher reflection on identity, context, and practice in anti-bias education and provides a much-needed resource for teacher education and professional development.

In addition, a 1990 companion film to the book Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves is available for free viewing on Youtube.

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Hello Sunshine on Instagram: "On the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder we all need: You can be strong and still struggling. You can have anxiety and still be brave. You can be filled with joy and still feel overwhelmed. You can be both — and it’s OK to not be OK 💛

To anyone navigating a tough season: we see you, and we’re so glad you’re here. Your future is brighter than you can imagine. We can't wait for you to see it ☀️

If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health condition, talk to someone you trust — a friend, a family member, or a therapist. The first step is letting someone know how you’re feeling.

If you’re in crisis, text HOME to @crisistextline at 741-741 or call 988 to reach @988lifeline."

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To anyone navigating a tough season: we see you, and we’re so glad you’re here. Your future is brighter than you can imagine. We can't wait for you to see it ☀️

If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health condition, talk to someone you trust — a friend, a family member, or a therapist. The first step is letting someone know how you’re feeling.

If you’re in crisis, text HOME to @crisistextline at 741-741 or call 988 to reach @988lifeline.". 

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Wizer is a digital worksheet-building tool that can be used both by teachers and by students. It allows for the inclusion of questions, images, videos, and recording directions, and teachers can set specific tasks, such as getting students to label images or answer multiple choice questions. - NAD Education 

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What comes to mind when you think about racial tensions in the United States and the protests related to racial relations? Maybe you envision the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and Martin Luther King's speech from the Lincoln Memorial. Or maybe you think about the Black Lives Matter protests and the many men and women of color who have died at the hands of police officers in the United States.

Recent protests have taken a very different turn. Parents and conservative activists in many areas of the U.S. are protesting the inclusion of issues related to race, gender, diversity, and equity in the school curriculum. Using the term "critical race theory" (which is actually a decades-old approach to examining issues from a perspective of institutional racism and is not standard curriculum in K-12 schools), the objections include any number of issues, but tend to focus on initiatives to counter racism and bias. Since January 2021, 37 states have introduced bills or taken other steps that would restrict teaching critical race theory or limit how teachers can discuss racism and sexism (Map..., 2020). Fourteen states have imposed these bans and restrictions either through legislation or other avenues. Given the pressure from parents, communities, and legislators, many school administrators and teachers are hesitant to take a stand in support of teaching about issues of diversity and equity. To a lesser extent, these protests have also been directed at colleges and universities in some states.

In light of the recent backlash against teaching about diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is worthwhile to reflect anew on the many benefits of having an inclusive curriculum. In contrast to the view that addressing topics such as privilege and systemic inequity is harmful, research shows that experience with these issues leads to positive changes in students' attitudes and values (Gurin et al., 2002). An inclusive classroom also provides global academic benefits, such as improved critical thinking (Bowman, 2010) and higher overall achievement levels for both majority and minority group members (Elicker et al., 2009). In addition, when students have positive diversity experiences, their interest in improving the lives of people in their communities increases (Bowman, 2011).

An important goal in diversity education is helping students recognize their biases. Whether they are implicit or explicit, biases stem from reliance on common cognitive heuristics that help people navigate their complex social world. Thus, they are part of being human. Students may be troubled by this knowledge-few people like hearing that they might be prejudiced. This discomfort can be addressed by explaining that biases need not result in resentment or hate against outgroup members; more often they reflect instead a generalized preference for the ingroup that comes at the expense of the outgroup (Brewer, 2017). Moreover, teaching about how biases operate can open the door to educating students about ways to prevent acting on their biases (Casad et al., 2013). Interestingly, learning about personal biases may be especially helpful for people high in prejudice. For instance, Adams and colleagues (2014) asked students to complete the Implicit Association Test. They then completed teaching modules on conscious and unconscious bias. It turned out that the students who initially displayed the highest levels of bias later reported the greatest motivation to control their prejudice. Thus, when students are given the tools for understanding and addressing social justice inequities, their overall bias literacy, or their ability to detect their own and others' prejudices, also increases (Monteith et al, 2019). Addressing these topics results in greater openness and understanding and increases students' multicultural competence (Morris & Ashburn-Nardo, 2010).

Students do not always have experience discussing emotional issues. To help them manage difficult conversations, students need a safe classroom environment, with clearly established ground rules for discussion; ideally, students will have a voice in creating these rules (Goldstein, 2021). Both students and instructors also must be mindful of how privilege affects classroom dynamics. This awareness includes consideration of who is in the room and who has social power. It is essential that students from underrepresented groups have a voice (Warner et al., 2021). Instructors also need to consider their own level of multicultural competence and take steps to ensure that they are prepared to teach about complex emotional topics (Kite & Littleford, 2015). Teachers can also model how to find the right words for these situations and students can role play how to confront prejudice (Plous, 2000). Effective tactics include questioning ("Are you saying low-income people do not deserve quality healthcare?"), offering a direct challenge ("Actually, evidence suggests that White workers are favored in the job interview process."), or expressing surprise ("Do you really believe that?") (Monteith et al., 2019).

Positive outcomes, such as those described here, are reflected in APA's emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion as a cornerstone of the organization's strategic plan (APA, 2019). Ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world is also a major goal for the undergraduate major (APA, 2013). As instructors navigate the waters of today's cultural climate, we hope they can find a way to help our students realize the benefits of diversity education, some of which we describe here.

References

Adams, V. H., Devos, T., Rivera, L. M., Smith, H., & Vega, L. A. (2014). Teaching about implicit prejudices and stereotypes: A pedagogical demonstration. Teaching of Psychology, 41, 204-212.

American Psychological Association (2019). Impact: American Psychological Association Strategic Plan. https://www.apa.org/about/apa/strategic-plan/impact-apa-strategic-plan.pdf).

American Psychological Association. (2013). APA Guidelines for the undergraduate major: Version 2.0. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/about/psymajor-guidelines.pdf

Bowman, N. A. (2010). College diversity experiences and cognitive development: A meta-
analysis. Review of Educational Research, 80, 4-33. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654309352495

Bowman, N. A. (2011). Promoting participation in a diversity democracy: A meta-analysis of college diversity experiences and civic engagement. Review of Educational Research, 81, 29-68. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654310383047

Brewer, M. B. (2017). Ingroup discrimination: Ingroup love or outgroup hate? In F. K. Barlow & C. G. Sibley (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of the psychology of prejudice (pp. 90-110). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316161579.005

Casad, B. J., Flores, A. J., & Didway, J. D. (2013). Using the Implicit Association Test as an unconsciousness raising tool in psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 40, 118-123. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098628312475031

Elicker, J. D., Snell, A. F., & O'Malley, A. L. (2009). Do student perceptions of diversity emphasis relate to perceived learning of psychology? Teaching of Psychology, 37, 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986280903425706

Goldstein, S. (2021). Ground rules for discussing diversity: Complex considerations. In Kite, M. E., Case, K. A., & Williams, W. R. (Eds.). Navigating difficult moments in teaching diversity and social justice (pp. 17-29). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000216-002

Gurin, P., Dey, E. L., Hurtado, S., & Gurin, G. (2002). Diversity and higher education: Theory and impact on educational outcomes. Harvard Educational Review, 72, 330-366. https://doi.org/10.17763/haer.72.3.01151786u134n051

Kite, M. E., & Littleford, L. N. (2015). Teaching about diversity across the undergraduate psychology curriculum. In D. S. Dunn (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of undergraduate psychology education (pp. 129-141). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199933815.013.012

Map: Where Critical Race Theory Is Under Attack (2021, June 11). Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/map-where-critical-race-theory-is-under-attack/2021/06).

Monteith, J. J., Burns, M. D., & Hildebrand, L. K. (2019). Navigating successful confrontations: What should I say and how should I say it? In R. Mallet & M. J. Monteith (Eds.). Confronting prejudice and discrimination: The science of changing minds and behaviors (pp. 225-247). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-814715-3.00006-0

Morris, K. A., & Ashburn-Nardo, L. (2010). The Implicit Association Test as a class assignment: Student affective and attitudinal reactions. Teaching of Psychology, 37, 63-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986280903426019

Plous, S. (2000). Responding to overt displays of prejudice: A role-playing exercise. Teaching of Psychology, 27(3), 198-200. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15328023TOP2703_07

Warner, L. R., Wagner, L. S., & Grzanka, P. (2021). White privilege in the classroom. In Kite, M. E., Case, K. A., & Williams, W. R. (Eds.), Navigating difficult moments in teaching diversity and social justice (pp. 151-163). American Psychological Association.
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Words Of Women on Instagram: "Grace Hopper (1906–1992) was a pioneering American computer scientist, mathematician, and Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Known as “Amazing Grace,” she was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer during World War II — one of the earliest electromechanical computers ever built.

Hopper helped invent the first compiler, a revolutionary tool that allowed humans to write programming languages in words instead of complex machine code — making modern computing accessible to non-specialists. Her work led directly to the development of COBOL, one of the first programming languages still in use today.

She famously coined the term “debugging” after finding an actual moth inside a computer relay. Hopper became legendary for her sharp wit, plainspoken defiance of bureaucracy, and bold vision for technology’s future. She often challenged conventions, famously saying:
“The most dangerous phrase is: ‘We’ve always done it this way.’”

Grace continued to lecture and advocate for innovation well into her 80s, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2016. Today, she’s remembered as one of the founding mothers of modern computing."

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37K likes, 128 comments - words_of_women on June 7, 2025: "Grace Hopper (1906–1992) was a pioneering American computer scientist, mathematician, and Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Known as “Amazing Grace,” she was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer during World War II — one of the earliest electromechanical computers ever built.

Hopper helped invent the first compiler, a revolutionary tool that allowed humans to write programming languages in words instead of complex machine code — making modern computing accessible to non-specialists. Her work led directly to the development of COBOL, one of the first programming languages still in use today.

She famously coined the term “debugging” after finding an actual moth inside a computer relay. Hopper became legendary for her sharp wit, plainspoken defiance of bureaucracy, and bold vision for technology’s future. She often challenged conventions, famously saying:
“The most dangerous phrase is: ‘We’ve always done it this way.’”

Grace continued to lecture and advocate for innovation well into her 80s, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2016. Today, she’s remembered as one of the founding mothers of modern computing.". 

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Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, “Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change.” Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

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Marie Beecham on Instagram: "When you talk to kids about racism, there is this ONE little thing I need you to do...

Instead of saying people are mistreated “because of THEIR skin color,” say people are mistreated “because of OTHERS’ racism.”

It might feel softer to leave it at “because of their skin color.” But that puts the blame on race. The other puts it where it belongs: racism. 

And yes, of course the two statements are connected, but this is about where we place the responsibility. It may sound subtle, but it matters. When we name the problem clearly, we give kids the language to see it and to stand against it.

This advice isn’t just for parents. Whoever you are in a child’s life (teacher, auntie, cousin, neighbor, or friend) this is for you, too. If you’ve only ever said it the other way before, that’s completely okay. What kids remember is the bigger pattern — how you show up, speak up, and grow over time.

And let’s be real. This goes for adults too. ALL of us could stand to say exactly what we mean and mean exactly what we say."

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51K likes, 144 comments - mariebeech on May 20, 2025: "When you talk to kids about racism, there is this ONE little thing I need you to do...

Instead of saying people are mistreated “because of THEIR skin color,” say people are mistreated “because of OTHERS’ racism.”

It might feel softer to leave it at “because of their skin color.” But that puts the blame on race. The other puts it where it belongs: racism. 

And yes, of course the two statements are connected, but this is about where we place the responsibility. It may sound subtle, but it matters. When we name the problem clearly, we give kids the language to see it and to stand against it.

This advice isn’t just for parents. Whoever you are in a child’s life (teacher, auntie, cousin, neighbor, or friend) this is for you, too. If you’ve only ever said it the other way before, that’s completely okay. What kids remember is the bigger pattern — how you show up, speak up, and grow over time.

And let’s be real. This goes for adults too. ALL of us could stand to say exactly what we mean and mean exactly what we say.". 

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT | MOTIVATION | QUOTES on Instagram: "👉 This ✈️ and giving birth 🤰… Share with an unstoppable lady ✨💞
Thank you @fox_virginia for sharing this gem 🤩

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✨Gladys Ingle was the only female member of Hollywood’s 13 Black Cats, a legendary aerial stunt troop. In 1926, she was filmed performing a mid-air plane transfer to replace a lost wheel—without a parachute or safety gear. She built a fearless reputation, reportedly performing wing-walking stunts hundreds of times.

The 13 Black Cats, active from 1924 to 1929, flew Curtiss JN-4 biplanes (Jennys), which had ample struts and wires ideal for stunt work. After multiple stunt deaths, parachutes were legally required in 1927.

Despite her daring feats, Gladys lived a long life, passing away in 1981 at the age of 82.✨

🎥 COLOURING THE PAST (YT)"

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180K likes, 2,387 comments - bosswomenmagic on March 17, 2025: "👉 This ✈️ and giving birth 🤰… Share with an unstoppable lady ✨💞
Thank you @fox_virginia for sharing this gem 🤩

@bosswomenmagic 
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@bosswomenmagic 

✨Gladys Ingle was the only female member of Hollywood’s 13 Black Cats, a legendary aerial stunt troop. In 1926, she was filmed performing a mid-air plane transfer to replace a lost wheel—without a parachute or safety gear. She built a fearless reputation, reportedly performing wing-walking stunts hundreds of times.

The 13 Black Cats, active from 1924 to 1929, flew Curtiss JN-4 biplanes (Jennys), which had ample struts and wires ideal for stunt work. After multiple stunt deaths, parachutes were legally required in 1927.

Despite her daring feats, Gladys lived a long life, passing away in 1981 at the age of 82.✨

🎥 COLOURING THE PAST (YT)". 

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Jen Laut - AuDHD, 2E Artist on Instagram: "A lot of major achievements were made with the help of women—yet only men got the credit. 📖
Women were often denied education, rights, and recognition, even when they played key roles behind the scenes.

Women’s stories deserves to be told. 

#women #alberteinstein #milevamaric #einstein #genius #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #womeninstem #stemeducation #stem #science #emc2 #physics #womenshistory #autistic #actuallyautistic #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismcommunity #autismadvocate"

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25K likes, 261 comments - autismjen on May 6, 2025: "A lot of major achievements were made with the help of women—yet only men got the credit. 📖
Women were often denied education, rights, and recognition, even when they played key roles behind the scenes.

Women’s stories deserves to be told. 

#women #alberteinstein #milevamaric #einstein #genius #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #womeninstem #stemeducation #stem #science #emc2 #physics #womenshistory #autistic #actuallyautistic #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismcommunity #autismadvocate". 

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The Female Quotient® on Instagram: "Is “spinster” a compliment or an insult? 

Swipe through to see how one word that once signified skill and self-sufficiency becomes a bit of a punchline. 🤔"

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57K likes, 376 comments - femalequotient on May 1, 2025: "Is “spinster” a compliment or an insult? 

Swipe through to see how one word that once signified skill and self-sufficiency becomes a bit of a punchline. 🤔". 

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First Mexican American woman to play pro baseball💥 9 RBIs in a single game—an AAGPBL record💥 Catcher for the legendary Rockford Peaches                                                                                 She fought through racism, sexism, and stereotypes—and still became a Hall of Fame icon. 

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Erik Daniel Garcia on Instagram: "Before A League of Their Own made history, Margaret “Marge” Villa was already breaking barriers. Born and raised in Montebello, CA, she didn’t just play ball—she dominated it.

💥 First Mexican American woman to play pro baseball
💥 9 RBIs in a single game—an AAGPBL record
💥 Catcher for the legendary Rockford Peaches

She fought through racism, sexism, and stereotypes—and still became a Hall of Fame icon.

Montebello, stand up! 🏆🔥 Who else knew about this queen?! 👑⚾ Drop a comment. #LatinaLegend #MontebelloMade #ALeagueOfTheirOwn #mexican #mexicantok #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp"

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39K likes, 401 comments - erikgarciaofficial on March 18, 2025: "Before A League of Their Own made history, Margaret “Marge” Villa was already breaking barriers. Born and raised in Montebello, CA, she didn’t just play ball—she dominated it.

💥 First Mexican American woman to play pro baseball
💥 9 RBIs in a single game—an AAGPBL record
💥 Catcher for the legendary Rockford Peaches

She fought through racism, sexism, and stereotypes—and still became a Hall of Fame icon.

Montebello, stand up! 🏆🔥 Who else knew about this queen?! 👑⚾ Drop a comment. #LatinaLegend #MontebelloMade #ALeagueOfTheirOwn #mexican #mexicantok #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp". 

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The Church’s Needed Witness: Understanding “God’s Call to Live in Healing and Harmony” in today’s social climate. 

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The political and social events of the year 2020 have once again pushed unresolved issues around race relations in the United States to center stage in our national and international conversations.

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Women are still passionately fighting for their rights in 2020, which is why it's so crucial for parents, educators, and caregivers to teach kids about the importance of gender equality.

If you're searching for some resources to help educate young kids on respect, empathy, resilience, and self-esteem, we've complied a list of informative, inspiring, and engaging children's books that all touch on the subject of gender equality.

From adorably illustrated board books for babies to more advanced, in-depth stories that are based on real women who've changed the world, here are 11 children's books that will help teach your kids about gender equality.
ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?
By Sugar Snap Studio and Jessie Ford, Illustrated by Jessie Ford

ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be? is a colorful board book that teaches young girls they can be anything they set out to be in life. The book simultaneously teaches career ambitions and the alphabet. While going through each letter - A to Z - Ford identifies 26 possible career paths for girls. From astronaut to zoologist, the book highlights a variety of creative, cool, and impactful careers that girls can aspire to pursue.

Written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison

Think Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison is a perfect book for all the little dreamers in your life. By highlighting 18 women trailblazers - from noteworthy writers and artists to leaders in science and activism - the board book aims to remind kids that they're never too small to think big. The book shines a spotlight on the achievements of women such as Mary Blair, a modernist painter and animator who worked on beloved Disney films including Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland; Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmental activist and the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize; and Zaha Hadid, an architect from Iraq who made history in 2004 by becoming the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
My First Book of Feminism (for Boys)
By Julie Merberg, Illustrated by Michéle Brummer Everett

It's never too early to teach boys about gender equality, and if you're searching for the perfect intro to feminism for your toddler, My First Book of Feminism (for Boys) is a great choice. Julie Merberg strives to teach young boys the importance of respecting girls and women, fighting for their rights, and respecting their boundaries. The book, which touches on topics like equal pay, consent, and gender stereotypes, is ideal reading material for inspiring young allies.
A Is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World
By Eva Chen, Illustrated by Derek Desierto

If you're looking for another way to simultaneously teach your child about the alphabet and accomplished women in history, A Is for Awesome! is a great resource. Eva Chen's book educates kids on 23 exceptionally talented women who've made history, such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Malala Yousafzai. The book, which features absolutely delightful illustrations by Derek Desierto, is sure to encourage your little one to try and change the world.
No Difference Between Us
By Jayneen Sanders, Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver

Jess and Ben, the two main characters in Jayneen Sanders' No Difference Between Us, are twins who are learning that the similarities between boys and girls far outweigh the differences. Sure everyone has different appearances, taste in food, and hobbies, but at the end of the day we're all human beings with feelings and aspirations. The book teaches lessons on empathy, gender equality, respect, acceptance, and self-esteem. And it includes open-ended questions throughout to encourage discussion between kids and adults. There are also more in-depth discussion questions at the end of the book to keep the learning going.

By Andrea Beaty, Illustrated by David Roberts

Andrea Beaty has mastered the art of lifting up young girls through her stories. Ada Twist, Scientist, which was inspired by mathematician Ada Lovelace and physicist Marie Curie, tells the tale of a curious young girl named Ada with big ambitions and a love of problem solving. If you're a fan of Ada's journey, we also encourage you to check out some of Beaty's other books, such as Rosie Revere, Engineer and Sofia Valdez, Future Prez.
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
By Chelsea Clinton, Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Chelsea Clinton's second children's book, She Persisted was inspired by one of the most powerful feminist phrases of the modern era. The book highlights the careers of 13 influential women: Virginia Apgar, Nellie Bly, Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin, Florence Griffith Joyner, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Sally Ride, Margaret Chase Smith, Sonia Sotomayor, Maria Tallchief, Harriet Tubman, and Oprah Winfrey. (It also includes a surprise reference, as well. Can you guess who?) If you're a fan of She Persisted you can also check out the companion books, She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History and She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game.

By Roda Ahmed, Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

"If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible." That's what Little Mae's mom told Mae when she expressed her dreams of becoming an astronaut as a child. That message stuck with Mae and encouraged her to follow her dreams. Mae Among the Stars was inspired by the real-life journey of Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space. It's a touching, inspiring tale that will remind young girls they can achieve their ambition with hard work and support.

By Malala Yousafzai, Illustrated by Kerascoët

Nobel Prize-winning activist Malala Yousafzai shares her wisdom with kids in Malala's Magic Pencil. The book was inspired by a time in Malala's childhood in Pakistan when she wished for a magic pencil that could fix the world's problems. Though she never obtained a super-powered writing utensil, she realized that she could work to identify and solve problems herself. So that's what she did. Malala's Magic Pencil takes young kids on an enlightening journey of self-discovery. And kids can also enjoy Malala: My Story of Standing up for Girls' Rights.
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
By Susan Hood with illustrations from 13 women

If you're looking to shake things up a bit, this book of poems by Susan Hood is a perfect investment. The unique book shares stories of 14 noteworthy women - including paleontologist Mary Anning, painter Frida Kahlo, and civil rights activist Ruby Bridges - who all began making invaluable impacts in the world when they were young. In addition to being written and edited by women, 13 women provided illustrations for the book. What better way to show children that women have the power to do whatever they set their minds to?
A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon
By Suzanne Slade, Illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison

A Computer Called Katherine tells the true story of Katherine Johnson, the masterful mathematician whose brilliant mind and determination helped America reach outer space and put a man on the moon. You may know Katherine from the popular Hidden Figures books or movie, but before she was helping make history at NASA she was a kid. A Computer Called Katherine depicts Johnson's childhood and follows her educational journey all the way to NASA. The book teaches kids about racial and gender equality while enforcing the importance of overcoming gender stereotypes, fighting for your rights, and pursuing knowledge and subjects you're passionate about.

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Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, “Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change.” Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

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Changing kids' views about older adults can help combat stereotypes

The e-mail from her son's kindergarten teacher left Kelly Papa shaking her head - and her fist.

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"I was infuriated; I screamed at my computer," said Papa, corporate director of learning at Masonicare, a senior care and living nonprofit in Connecticut. "I'm always expressing the worth of elders to my children and I was shocked that a different image was being put before them."

Papa was reacting to information about how her son's class was going to mark the 100th Day of School. The event has become popular in primary grades in recent years, meant to be a jumping off point to familiarize children with the concept of one hundred.

Papa's son was invited to "Dress Like a 100-Year-Old" as part of his classroom's activities. Such a masquerade has been incorporated by scores of schools, where children get in costume to look and behave as a caricature of an enfeebled centenarian - drab clothing, miniature walkers or canes, bent backs and wrinkles drawn on with makeup.

"This is a way of poking fun at the worth of another human being. It's not cute or funny, it devalues the gifts of decades of wisdom and experience," Papa said. "It's ageism, pure and simple."

Research shows that lifelong attitudes about age, like those about race and gender, are formed early in life.

Now a movement to identify and call out ageism in schools is taking root to help students and teachers stop it in its tracks. At the same time, an effort to include curricula that tells the story of aging in a respectful and knowledgeable way is gaining traction.

Educators seeking to craft lessons void of ageism have a new resource, Old School, a platform which calls itself a clearinghouse of free, vetted, anti-ageism resources for educators, that offers a multitude of links and referrals to "books and blogs, workshops and PowerPoints, and organizations and advocates."

"The messages are everywhere that old is not as good as young. We are ageist any time we make an assumption about a person or a group of people on the basis of how old they appear to be. Ageism has not been challenged in the culture at large," said Old School's founder Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and Next Avenue's 2016 Influencer of the Year for her crusade to make discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as racism, sexism and homophobia.

"In my ideal universe, education would expose students to people who don't look like them," Applewhite said. "It's hard to hold onto stereotypes if you know these individual people. If we confront the age bias, then we see it everywhere; that's the genie out of the bottle."

Applewhite is building Old School so that users can share resources, collaborate on materials and continuously update the offerings on the site.

"I don't own this; it's available for everyone. This is a tool that will be as good as the contributors," she said.

As the population ages, there will be countless new careers created by the demographic shift, generating jobs in varied fields - housing, business, finance, medicine, long-term care and social service agencies.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that in the next five years, four of the five fastest-growing jobs will be in health care and elder care. Argentum, the trade association that represents senior living communities, predicts that by 2025, the industry will need to increase its current work force of 900,000 to a total of 1.2 million employees.

But ageism could be an obstacle in recruiting the next generation of workers required to address the needs of people living longer lives.

"Young people have a skewed view or even a blank spot when it comes to this population. From pre-school to high school, a lot of students don't get any exposure to issues of aging," said John Cavanaugh, president of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Cavanaugh, whose expertise is in gerontology, would like to see more K-12 educators take a proactive approach to educating students about aging, from science classes about the last stage in the life cycle to information about the burgeoning job options.

"Almost every major economic sector has increased its emphasis on goods or services for older adults. We need to push information into earlier grades so incoming college students know about these opportunities," he said.

Many activists want to frame ageism as a social justice issue, explaining to impressionable students that negative views of older people are harmful, insidious and widespread.

"Ageism is the underreported bias. It is culturally acquired and almost everyone over a certain age has experienced it," said cultural critic Margaret Morganroth Gullette, resident scholar at the Brandeis Women's Studies Research Center and author of Ending Ageism, or How Not to Shoot Old People.

Gullette notes that older people who have themselves absorbed ageist messages may unconsciously perpetuate the prejudice among younger generations.

"If you can't overcome your own ageism, you will say things that will be detrimental to your children and grandchildren," she said. "Do your own self education to recognize what ageism is. Check your impulses to put yourself down for being older. If you must deprecate your age, do it with your best friend, not your grandchild."

Kelly Papa took steps to challenge the stereotypes at her son's school. She talked to his teacher and offered to share her knowledge of 100-year-olds with the kindergartners, which included FaceTiming a conversation with her great aunt, who, at 96, can see the century mark.

"I couldn't let this go by. If I believe in abolishing ageism, I had to speak up. I had an 'If not me, who, if not now, when,' kind of moment," she said. "And the class and the teacher were all receptive. We are raising a kind generation that has an understanding of the worth of others."

Papa went on to alert professional colleagues who are similarly committed to stopping ageism, telling them about the prevalence of "Dress Like a 100-Year-Old." Three organizations that work with older people collaborated on a call to action; a letter that can be sent to educators insisting that they rethink the approach and expose students to the idea that there are varied "experiences at the other end of the lifespan."

Signed by leaders of the Pioneer Network, Leading Age and Eden Alternative, the letter encourages educators to proactively consider using the hundredth day of school for activities that guide students to a richer appreciation of the elders in their community.

That's something that Papa sees on a daily basis in the people with whom she interacts.

"I personally know 16 people who are over 100, and I can't generalize about them; they are very different in their personalities and their abilities," she said. "Honestly, if you want to dress like the 100-year-olds that I know, you should go to Talbots."

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Changing kids' views about older adults can help combat stereotypes The e-mail from her son's kindergarten teacher left Kelly Papa shaking her head - and her fist. "I was infuriated; I screamed at my computer," said Papa, corporate director of learning at Masonicare, a senior care and living nonprofit in Connecticut.

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When everyone is set up to succeed and protected against discrimination.

Access

When everyone can fully participate in an experience or environment.

Inclusion

When everyone feels respected, valued, and safe for who they are.

Representation

When everyone trusts their representatives to act with their needs in mind.

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When people refer to undocumented immigrants as “illegals,” they stop seeing them as humans and start seeing them as criminals that have inherently harmed society. People start to believe that an undocumented immigrant’s very existence is illegal.

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" Stop calling them undocumented immigrants. They are ILLEGALLY in our country and they are not citizens. They are aliens ... Putting lipstick on a pig doesn't change the fact that it's a pig. "

This is a Facebook comment from one of my most recent articles that I wrote about allowing undocumented people in South Texas to travel in order to have access to health care and precious family moments. Over the past two years, I have written about 20 immigration-related articles, and I receive many comments like the one above almost every single time I publish something.

These comments are often followed by the direct or implied message that because they are "illegals" or "illegal aliens," they have no rights and whatever punishment or horrible condition follows after them entering this country is justified. Obviously, that logic is incorrect because anyone in the United States has some amount of rights.

For example, undocumented immigrants have constitutional protections like the right to due process and protection from unreasonable search and seizure, the right to a court hearing on immigration status, and they are protected by federal wage laws. Undocumented immigrants have the right to attend public primary and secondary schools and a number of states, including Washington, allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses to drive legally and purchase insurance. Outside of being legally misleading, the term "illegal" has become incredibly dangerous because of how dehumanizing it is.

My grandparents, my mother and I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, a border area in South Texas that has effectively been a binational community for generations. The Rio Grande Valley was literally built on the backs of hardworking undocumented immigrants. As a result of the Rio Grande Valley's binational nature, I grew up and went to school with people who were undocumented. I have seen that they are good people. I have seen that they are honest people. But most importantly, I have seen that they are people.

So much of that crucial sense of humanity is lost when people refer to them as "illegals." When people refer to undocumented immigrants as "illegals," they stop seeing them as humans and start seeing them as criminals that have inherently harmed society. People start to believe that an undocumented immigrant's very existence is illegal. As families were separated, as a father and his daughter washed up dead on the banks of the Rio Grande and as we continue to hold families in horrid detention conditions, there is a significant portion of the voting populace that believes that is all OK because those people are "illegal."

That is exactly why Americans must retire the use of "illegal" in reference to undocumented immigrants. The term is not just offensive, in just the past year it has been used to rationalize injustice, inhumane treatment, and, at times, death. As a result, it is a term that should be viewed as a slur.

Unfortunately, the word "illegal" is powerful and resonates with a base of people that is looking for an explanation for America's shortcomings, so news organizations and politicians use it with almost no ensuing outrage.

We seem to have just accepted that a huge group of people can use the term with absolutely no recourse. If we are ever going to systematically treat immigrants humanely or make coherent immigration policy, we need to get everyone to acknowledge that no one's existence is illegal, and that will take true character.

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It will take politicians explaining to their constituents that undocumented immigrants who are in this country actually do have rights, and we must guarantee those rights are respected even when they know that message may not be received well. It will take news organizations refusing to use the power of the word "illegal" to drive views and instead focusing on reporting the objective truth regarding undocumented immigrants. Finally, it will take all of us making sure that politicians, news organizations and members of our community are held to these standards. The U.S. has shown this character before as we addressed racial, gender and LGBT discrimination head on, and we can do it again.

The first step in getting to sensible immigration reform is eliminating our use of the word "illegal" so we can all see immigrants as the people they are, and while the president may be unwilling and unable to fix our broken immigration system, it is a challenge that our next president will surely have to face.

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Why no one should call undocumented immigrants 'illegals'

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" Stop calling them undocumented immigrants. They are ILLEGALLY in our country and they are not citizens. They are aliens ... Putting lipstick on a pig doesn't change the fact that it's a pig.

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Adventism's White Supremacy: When the Seventh-day Adventist Church Adopted an Official Policy of Racial Segregation

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by Tuwan Ussery White | 23 September 2022 | We often think of white supremacy as the Ku Klux Klan and other violent groups. However, historical evidence shows that segregationism is a type of white supremacy too. In the year 1890 the Seventh-day Adventist church voted a policy of racial segregation that lasted for the next 75 years.

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Equity and inclusion in education are all about giving every student an equal opportunity to learn and grow. It's also about making sure every student feels valued and supported by their teachers and classmates. In essence, you're creating a learning environment where everyone can thrive.

Read on to learn more about fostering educational equity and tips for ongoing success.

Understanding the Importance of Equity and Inclusion in Education

As classrooms become increasingly diverse - thanks to global challenges like rising inequality, digital transformation, and refugee crises - there's a growing need for equity and inclusion in the education system. According to an EdWeek Research Center survey, 65% of school leaders are more concerned than ever about closing academic opportunity gaps that impact learning for students of different races, socioeconomic levels, disability categories, and English-learner statuses. An equitable approach goes beyond crossing ethnic and identity boundaries to ensure that every student has a fair shot at academic achievement.

Equity in Education

At its heart, educational equity means giving all students equal access to top-notch learning opportunities. It's about removing barriers and creating a level playing field, no matter a student's background, abilities, or circumstances. Fair education recognizes that each learner has unique needs and aims to support them in the best way possible.

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Inclusion in Education

Inclusion, on the other hand, emphasizes creating an environment where diversity isn't just accepted but celebrated. It involves embracing all the ways people are different - whether it's their culture, language, learning styles, or abilities. Inclusive education understands that these differences enrich learning and prepare students to reach improved educational outcomes and thrive in a diverse world.

Why These Principles Matter

So, why are equity and inclusion so crucial in a quality education system? The answer is simple: they have a huge impact on both individuals and society. When students have an equal opportunity for education, they're more likely to excel, pursue higher education, and make positive contributions to their communities.

Equitable education ensures that every student, no matter their background, feels valued and succeeds in school. It helps close the achievement gap and fosters a sense of belonging for all.

Inclusion goes hand in hand with equity by promoting empathy, respect, and understanding among students. It prepares them to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. Plus, it supports disabled and disadvantaged students by creating an environment where they can fully participate and reach their potential.

Ultimately, these principles lay the groundwork for a fair and just society. As UNESCO puts it, " Every learner matters and matters equally."

Overcoming Barriers to Equity in Schools Today

To create an equitable learning environment, schools must tackle several key barriers head-on. Here's a look at these challenges and how to address them:

Socioeconomic hurdles: Poverty and lack of resources can hold underserved students back. Schools can step up by offering extra support and resources to help all learners reach academic achievement.

Cultural and language gaps: Students from diverse backgrounds might feel left out or misunderstood. Teachers can make a big difference by using culturally responsive teaching and providing language support.

Learning differences: Every student learns differently. For disabled or disadvantaged students with unique learning needs, personalized learning plans and accessible resources are key to helping them thrive.‍

Bias and discrimination: Bias and discrimination can create inequity. Schools should minimize this through diversity training and a commitment to equity and inclusion at all levels.

8 Key Steps for Building Equity and Inclusion in Education

To close the equity gap and create a fair and inclusive educational environment, stakeholders and educators need to take thoughtful action. Here are eight crucial steps to enhance fairness and ensure every learner feels valued:

1. Understand and Recognize Diversity

Dive deep into understanding the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and needs of your students. Recognizing this diversity allows for tailored approaches that support every learner's unique experiences and perspectives.

2. Create an Inclusive Policy Framework

Develop a policy framework that embeds fairness and inclusion at every level of the school system. Governments should review how education is managed, funded, and overseen to ensure all students' needs are met.

3. Design Fair Funding Approaches

Implement funding plans that focus on equity and inclusiveness. This means balancing regular and targeted funding to avoid issues like redundant programs, disorganization, and inefficiencies.

4. Equip Teachers for Inclusive Teaching

Ensure that teacher training and professional development emphasize equity and inclusion. This helps educators embrace diversity and create supportive classroom environments.

5. Engage All Stakeholders for Inclusive Education

Engage teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups in promoting equitable access and inclusive policies. Collaboration helps build understanding and improves the learning environment for everyone.

6. Tailor Support for Individual Student Needs

Provide personalized support to meet the unique needs of each student. This might include specialized learning plans and access to psychological services to aid their education outcomes.

7. Ensure Equitable Access to Resources

Guarantee that all students have access to necessary resources, including technology, learning materials, and extracurricular opportunities. This helps level the playing field and ensures that no student is left behind.

8. Make Education Flexible

Make sure education systems are flexible and responsive to individual needs. This can involve offering:

A range of class options

Inclusive curricula

Diverse teaching methods, like one-on-one or small-group instruction

7 Practical Ways Teachers Can Make the Classroom More Equitable and Inclusive

Promoting fairness and inclusion in the classroom ensures every student has equal opportunities to learn and feel like they belong. Here are seven practical tips to help educational leadership foster equity and inclusion:

1. Start With Yourself

Start by examining your own beliefs and biases. Stay curious about different cultures and backgrounds, and be open to learning from diverse perspectives.

2. Set Clear Rules

Make sure every student understands the classroom rules, which should focus on respect and openness to differences.

3. Use Diverse Materials and Teaching Styles

Use learning materials and activities that reflect the diversity of your students. Since everyone learns differently, mix up your teaching methods and present various viewpoints.

4. Incorporate a Dynamic Classroom Setup

Arrange the classroom to encourage collaboration. This might mean rearranging desks to promote group work and interaction.

5. Let Students Choose

Involve students in choosing topics and learning strategies. Allowing them to express their interests and share their experiences boosts their sense of autonomy and engagement.

6. Make Room for Learning Styles and Disabilities

Ensure your classroom supports various learning styles and disabilities by:

Presenting information in multiple formats (e.g., verbal, aural, and visual)

Reading test instructions aloud

Providing transcripts for multimedia content

Using a range of media, like movies and audiobooks

Offering supplementary materials, such as illustrations and glossaries

Ensuring technology is accessible (e.g., adjustable screen brightness, and enlarged text)

7. Find Help

Look for resources designed to help create a more equitable and inclusive classroom. Learn how to use these tools to improve your teaching practices.

By applying these strategies, you'll help ensure that every student has a fair chance to learn and feel included in your classroom community.

Measuring and Evaluating Your School's Equity Efforts

You can measure and evaluate the impact of your school district's equity initiatives by:

Setting clear goals and benchmarks: Establish specific objectives and benchmarks to gauge the success of your equity efforts.

Collecting and analyzing data: Regularly gather data on student performance and experiences to get a clear picture of how your initiatives are performing.

Adjusting strategies as needed: Use the insights from your data to tweak and enhance your strategies, ensuring they align with your goals.

Celebrating successes: Recognize and celebrate milestones to keep the momentum going and motivate continued progress.

A Collaborative Path Toward Equity and Inclusion

Achieving equity and inclusiveness in education is essential, especially in today's diverse classrooms. Schools need to equip educational leadership with the right training and resources to embrace these crucial concepts.

It all starts with self-reflection and adopting strategies that celebrate differences. Teachers are key to this effort, and schools can leverage powerful tools to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.

If you're looking for new ways to enhance the student learning experience, consider automating tasks and streamlining processes to give teachers more time to focus on teaching. Education Advanced offers a range of tools designed to help, including:

Testhound: Our test accommodation software helps schools manage thousands of students across state and local assessments, accommodating various needs like reading disabilities, physical disabilities, and translations.

Pathways: Our college and career readiness software assists administrators and counselors in creating, tracking, and analyzing graduation pathways to keep students on track.‍

Evaluation: Our teacher evaluation software streamlines the evaluation process with features for documenting walk-throughs, self-evaluations, supporting evidence, reporting, and performance analytics.

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‍ Original Publish Date October 26, 2023 | Updated August 14, 2024

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What Is Equity in Education? Strategies for Schools and Teachers in 2024

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Explore key strategies for promoting equitable education with practical tips and strategies, ensuring every student thrives and feels valued.

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How to be an anti-racist teacher in a mostly white school | Taryn Coe

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means to prejudge. It is an assumption or an opinion about someone simply based on that person's membership to a particular group.

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prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared to another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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also known as unconscious or hidden bias, are negative or positive associations that people unknowingly hold. They are expressed automatically, without conscious awareness. Many studies have indicated that implicit biases affect individuals’ attitudes and actions, thus creating real-world implications, even though individuals may not even be aware that those biases exist within themselves. Notably, implicit biases have been shown to override individuals’ stated commitments to equality and fairness, thereby producing behaviour that diverges from the explicit attitudes that many people profess.

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is the act of making unjustified distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they are perceived to belong.

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Stands for "people of color" and is an umbrella term that refers to anyone who isn't white

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This term is the most recent addition to the race label world, and it stands for "Black, Indigenous, and people of color."

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

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This is another acronym that represents an enormous group of countries, ethnicities, languages, and religions.

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Generally describes a person of African or Caribbean descent.

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Describes the native inhabitants of North America.

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Describes a person of Latin American origin or descendent living in the United States.

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is race prejudice multiplied by social and institutional power. Racism involves one group having the power to carry out systematic discrimination through the institutional policies and practices of society and by shaping the cultural beliefs and values that support those policies and practices.

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is an active commitment to challenging racism within oneself, others and institutions. It is acting in opposition to racist behaviours and impacts.

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How students of color sharing their truths impacted one educator | Jinni Forcucci

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is a term that is used in two ways. One is prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a dominant or privileged racial or ethnic group.
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Having Mental Health Conversations With Your Teen | Axis

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Be prepared to have mental health conversations with your teen. Access resources on teen FOMO, emotional navigation, mental health, and discussing suicidal thoughts.

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Facing Racism: What You Can Do to Fight Injustice | Dan Gannon | TEDxBemidji

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The SECC Special Education Resource Packet provides essential tools and guidance to support educators in meeting the diverse needs of their students. It includes resources for the REACH initiative, along with materials for developing accommodation plans, screening students, and implementing behavior and speech interventions. Additionally, the packet offers inclusion strategies, social-emotional learning (SEL) standards and resources, information on trainings and conferences, and more. Designed to equip educators with practical strategies, this collection serves as a valuable reference for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. - Monique Trevino

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prejudice, stereotyping or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

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"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion": Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools

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The difference between being "not racist" and antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi

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Jane Elliott “Blue Eyes - Brown Eyes” Experiment Anti-Racism

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The Coded Gaze: Bias in Artificial Intelligence | Equality Summit

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Social Inequalities Explained in a $100 Race - Please Watch to the End. Thanks.