BIPOC - Racial Affinity Groups by Joe Truss https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7 Share your reflections en-us 2020-11-30 00:01:07 UTC 2021-05-22 19:17:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Learning jkaur41 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990550879 Continue reading, learning, absorbing information to better guide my process]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990550879 Read, reach out to folks of color, start an affinity group. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551001 2020-12-05 19:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551001 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551006 Read, talk, and like you stated, constantly be planning and strategizing ways to undo WSC

]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551006 Stay Connected to my Roots https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551008 2020-12-05 19:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551008 remember my why. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551009 2020-12-05 19:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551009 Validated and Affirmed https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551094 It felt so refreshing and refueling to hear from others and share so many similar feelings and experiences even if we come from different races/ethnic communities. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551094 continue healing with others, immerse myself in Black culture and community https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551097 2020-12-05 19:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551097 andreina_velasco https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551100 Continue educating myself, pushing myself beyond comfort, listening to and connecting authentically with my BIPOC students, families, and 
colleagues ]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551100 Being reflective and responsive qiana_griles_gibbons https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551139 2020-12-05 19:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551139 Practice self care, resist grind culture, get around like minded people that will support and impart into me - REST, Drink Water, Exercise https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551150 2020-12-05 19:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551150 talking to my Affinity support groups tmarkette https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551162 2020-12-05 19:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551162 Continue learning https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551263 I am always seeking to read more literature, hear more perspectives and continue my process of reflecting on what I know and what I've yet to understand]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551263 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551293 this can be a space that staff of color and students of color have to be authentically themselves while white people can come together to talk about and put into action some of "the work" that needs to be done to move spaces from a racist to an anti-racist space ]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551293 continue to heal, connect to my roots/ancestors/elders, and be in community with others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551301 2020-12-05 19:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551301 Sharing and Seeing Each Other nsahmed1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551304 It provided a space where we can see and share stories with each other, and can see where we have some shared experiences even though we all identify differently. We've all had pressures and it's healing to see people and hear from people who share these experiences and to not have to constantly explain why.]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551304 relationships herrerak1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551308 connect with other BIPOC folx who are also in the work]]> 2020-12-05 19:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551308 In my group, we talked about affinity groups for students, parents and staff. Some districts have great structure already in place! The key is that the admin. needs to be solidly grounded in their vision for this. hieu_fraser https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551325 2020-12-05 19:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551325 Taking some real tools to take back to my district about how to run an effective BIPOC affinity group https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551331 2020-12-05 19:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551331 Stay focused on protecting and building up my BIPOC educators https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551336 2020-12-05 19:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551336 continue to read, learn, listen https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551346 2020-12-05 19:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551346 Continue to find spaces for healing and connecting with BIPOC folks ready to take action tpeugnet https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551388 2020-12-05 19:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551388 Find your people https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551409 2020-12-05 19:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551409 Fun! And more aware of our presence https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551430 2020-12-05 19:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551430 BIPOC students need to feel heard, need to feel recognized. They need to have the space to share their experiences. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551442 2020-12-05 19:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551442 Read, engage, do https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551465 2020-12-05 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551465 Self reflection https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551470 2020-12-05 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551470 Continue to have challenging conversations https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551474 2020-12-05 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551474 Surround myself with other passionate people https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551477 2020-12-05 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551477 Not the only one who experienced this https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551544 It felt wonderful to know others experienced what I experienced. Strength in numbers.

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551544 Continue my own personal and professional growth https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551551 2020-12-05 19:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551551 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551557 I learned that other people of color have traumatic experiences. As a Black person I'm not usually sympathetic of non-black peoples struggles because our weight just feels heavier. 


]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551557 Me too! jkaur41 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551578 Felt like so many experiences resonated with me

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551578 community https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551579 I loved getting a chance to hear other stories in the breakout rooms]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551579 Self-Accountability and Learning cchambers47 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551592 I am working on interrogating discomfort and feelings I have in a way that requires me to find the root of the issue rather than simply "stamping" that feeling as reminiscent of past racial experiences. I recognize how my past traumas left a mark in my brain, and rather than assuming every new experience is a repeat, I'm trying to question it as best as I can without gaslighting myself.]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551592 Identity work https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551594 Learning about my history, my families history, reconnecting with my culture

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551594 Finding joy qiana_griles_gibbons https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551600 2020-12-05 19:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551600 Stay connected to other BIPOC individuals. It's easy to forget that we don't have to do this work alone. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551606 2020-12-05 19:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551606 Continue to put myself in spaces where I am pushed to talk and learn https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551608 2020-12-05 19:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551608 helpful to hear stories similar to my own https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551643 2020-12-05 19:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551643 stay connected to family and with the affinity grouping you identify with https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551654 2020-12-05 19:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551654 Secure, safe, validated. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551659 2020-12-05 19:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551659 Woo sah moments! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551665 2020-12-05 19:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551665 Continue to learn and develop. Stay immersed in the work. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551689 2020-12-05 19:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551689 Hearing the bravery of Mariana T, Kumari G & Catherine Z lifted my spirit https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551691 2020-12-05 19:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551691 Healing zipporahsmith81 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551708 Working with others that were biracial helped me internalize that my experience in life has not been solitary.  I heard so many echoes of my own pain within their journeys!  Being surrounded by mostly white coworkers and family members, if can often forget this reality.  ]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551708 Journaling https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551721 I can write my experiences and ideas down so that when I start to doubt myself, I can refer back to my "why" and keep it pushing]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551721 co consipirators https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551732 continue to speak my truth  & be real with my co conspirators


]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551732 Daily Commitments rkmiec https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551762 Asking myself each morning: What can I commit to today? And reflecting at the end of each day on that commitment.]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551762 Reading https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551764 Reading to learn more about my ID

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551764 Rely on your people, create community, create a safe place to get away from all the whiteness in our school. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551765 2020-12-05 19:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551765 remember whose voices and experiences need to be centered https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551774 2020-12-05 19:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551774 Therapy https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551775 2020-12-05 19:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551775 It is affirming & empowering qiana_griles_gibbons https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551796

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551796 Lean on my people. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551802 My sistas who are able to allow me to vent and move forward. 
My mentors who are able to support me in making sense of the spaces I am working to lead and navigate as a Black woman. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551802 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551805 Good to hear from another person is already a bit ahead in doing this work.

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551805 Read, immersion, connect with family, immerse my own children https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551815 2020-12-05 19:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551815 Providing BIPOC staff and students necessary recognition https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551830 2020-12-05 19:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551830 Pay attention to my emotions https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551845 2020-12-05 19:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551845 Identity work, Self-Care, Student Spaces to complete the work. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551851

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551851 Find commonality with others facing the same thing https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551856 2020-12-05 19:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551856 Keep myself informed by reading and acclimating myself with racial affinity groups https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551875 2020-12-05 19:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551875 Traditional Self Care https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551905 Learn about traditional self-care methods in my cultures]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551905 always remember that I'm not free until we all are free! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551910 2020-12-05 19:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551910 Remember that life is a work in progress https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551917 2020-12-05 19:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551917 spend time with other people of color and Black people, frequent time with my self-care routines and practices, use my voice and advocate for myself https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551921 2020-12-05 19:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551921 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551931 Keep connected with like-minded folk/group. Continue the discussions & have ACTION steps. The Martinez Fellows! ]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551931 providing space for people to be just themselves, not having to explain themselves to others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551934 2020-12-05 19:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551934 Continue to journal https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551960 2020-12-05 19:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551960 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551977 Introduce myself by saying my name in my home language tongue.]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551977 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551999 Listen,stay focused,remind myself of my purpose ]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990551999 Speak my truth lfastbuf https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552008 2020-12-05 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552008 Continue to connect with other Arab / Arab Americans, bi-racial, multiracial to process and connect https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552013 2020-12-05 19:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552013 Be brave and resilient https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552030 2020-12-05 19:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552030 Push myself to do this work and remember that my growth allows the growth of those around me. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552038 2020-12-05 19:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552038 it was great to hear others go through the same things I've gone through in life especially when our staff is primarily white https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552039 2020-12-05 19:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552039 It was nice to be part of one at this age https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552048 2020-12-05 19:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552048 Keeping the BIPOC voices up front with change https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552051 2020-12-05 19:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552051 reach out and practice https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552068 2020-12-05 19:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552068 practice self-care https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552073 2020-12-05 19:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552073 validation herrerak1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552080 The fact that I could skip the "explaining myself" part is powerful]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552080 Meditate, Read, Encourage and support other BIPOC in your area or community. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552092 2020-12-05 19:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552092 Radical Self Care https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552109 2020-12-05 19:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552109 Self care, remove yourself from toxic environments when others are not making the commitment https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552143 2020-12-05 19:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552143 deep-rooted sense of being unseen and unheard. overpowering sense to assimilate and conform dubielequity https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552151 2020-12-05 19:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552151 Read! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552152 My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem and Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong are incredible

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552152 never stop learning and reflecting dmahaney https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552163 2020-12-05 19:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552163 Be aware of my power and empower. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552171 2020-12-05 19:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552171 Do more research https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552175 2020-12-05 19:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552175 Conversations with a colleague who is in an advanced stage has helped https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552181 2020-12-05 19:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552181 Remember the WHY- https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552190 Be brave and connect with BIPOC]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552190 Weight Lifted Off Shoulders https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552206 For BIPOC staff this is a big weight lifted to just be in a space with others who look like you and share similar experiences. It feels like you don't need to pretend anymore or be on guard from the white gaze]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552206 Connecting with others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552221 2020-12-05 19:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552221 Understand I live in a country built upon and which continues to function because of the kidnapping, torture, murder, and rape of (Black) people. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552227 2020-12-05 19:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552227 Pay attention to the voice inside, trust my intuition, step away when needed lfastbuf https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552234 2020-12-05 19:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552234 kwolfe45 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552235 Continue to make space and center my ancestors in each day

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552235 Listen https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552243 Hearing from my fellow equity workers - iron sharpens iron 

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552243 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552266 Asking our BIPOC staff what they are wanting to talk about. Better ways to engage BIPOC folx]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552266 It's a space that allows for sharing and collaboration. Imagine how brave someone would feel after leaving an affinity group feeling affirmed? https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552286 2020-12-05 19:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552286 Stay committed to the process even when it feels hopeless or it gets hard. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552312 2020-12-05 19:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552312 i'm so appreciative to hear and share each other's stories and be able to relate to others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552313 2020-12-05 19:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552313 Reading consistently, taking the opportunity to learn and grow https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552323 2020-12-05 19:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552323 it helps me feel less alone https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552324 2020-12-05 19:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552324 Lean into the discomfort and commit to listening, learning, and evolving. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552327 2020-12-05 19:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552327 Stay focused and encouraged https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552346 2020-12-05 19:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552346 Continue in spaces like this one vsargent https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552351 2020-12-05 19:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552351 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552354 self-reflection, artistic expression of the thoughts/feels that come up

]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552354 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552365 celebrate the successes and accomplishments of my people. Highlight them wherever possible]]> 2020-12-05 19:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552365 The pain is real https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552371 2020-12-05 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552371 Stay vigilant regarding my own reactions and feelings. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552386 2020-12-05 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552386 Validated my experiences and feelings and feeling connected to others far and near https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552396 2020-12-05 19:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552396 Potentially join an affinity group...this experience had healing elements so I would like to continue that https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552397 2020-12-05 19:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552397 Attempting to create affinity groups for our school staff jkaur41 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552403 2020-12-05 19:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552403 Time reserved for BIPOC people to speak at every mtg angela_cale https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552410 2020-12-05 19:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552410 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552411 It is a forever journey,]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552411 Keep doing this equity work and bringing it to my classroom jerylpayne https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552451 2020-12-05 19:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552451 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552460 Have an accountabilty partner to keep reminding each other why you started. Thinking of the impact it can have to our students and their future


]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552460 Validation & Affirmation https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552463 It is always great to be in affinity spaces and hear from others who had similar experiences. It validates my own experiences and lets me know that I am not alone! ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552463 read, reflect, and connect with others - repeat https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552465 2020-12-05 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552465 connect with others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552481 2020-12-05 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552481 staff affinity groups for support https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552508 2020-12-05 19:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552508 Less defensiveness from white admins https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552549 2020-12-05 19:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552549 always be grateful for where I am AND realize there is still more that more I can do https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552578 2020-12-05 19:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552578 Our students need the same time to learn, listen, and heal that we as adults need. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552596 2020-12-05 19:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552596 self-care (meditation, ceremony, family gathering) https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552606 2020-12-05 19:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552606 self-care of my whole self....mind, body and soul tpeugnet https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552609 2020-12-05 19:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552609 Staying on task https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552614 We have tried groups at my school, but we often dont stay focused and end up sharing our traumas and re-traumatizing each other]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552614 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552615 trying to get to this step

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552615 Is important to help students understand the word "Race". If we are going to use this social construct, students need to understand that it is not based in science. Ancestry is based in science. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552616 2020-12-05 19:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552616 sharing resources tmarkette https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552624 2020-12-05 19:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552624 Understand that I am a part of the solution and not the problem https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552632 2020-12-05 19:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552632 Boundaries, for me, is definitely a big part of my self-care. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552636 2020-12-05 19:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552636 be open to continually growing and learning https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552639 2020-12-05 19:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552639 andreina_velasco https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552653 Therapy! With a therapist of color. Continue nurturing informal networks with BIPOC colleagues. Text threads are self care for me : ) Keep body in motion, read authors that affirm my experience, read authors that push me to evolve
  ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552653 safe place to express https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552655

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552655 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552665 Listen to yourself, Listen to others around you, and following through with actions ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552665 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552668 Acknowledge where my trauma is and do the work to heal it. Talk about it, acknowledge it, remember it.]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552668 find more community dmahaney https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552672 2020-12-05 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552672 feelings of connect + validation + expanding my world view on experiences of other BIPOC folx https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552674 2020-12-05 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552674 Creating intentional time and space for myself to decompress and reflect, to boost my clarity and courage to speak up in situations that need my Black woman voice. vsargent https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552694 2020-12-05 19:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552694 reflect on what I have learned https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552704 2020-12-05 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552704 Being open mined, learning and self reflection, having courageous conversations. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552706 2020-12-05 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552706 Journaling, and being ambitious https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552712 Why not go for those second master's? Why not go for leadership positions? ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552712 Keep doing the work internally https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552713 Trying to find commitment in myself and working to stay there. 

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552713 I need to hold myself accountable to understand who I am, and how my culture identity role in today's society https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552725 2020-12-05 19:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552725 self love https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552728 take time to myself for my mental, emotional & physical well being ...take care of my body and mind and heart....be around other like minded folks who arent afraid to hear the trauma and embrace me and hold me up

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552728 Slow down, journal and keep exercising. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552731 2020-12-05 19:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552731 Find people who are in my shoes https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552741 2020-12-05 19:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552741 Focusing- on the struggles and triumphs of my ancestors and committing to further the cause. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552760 2020-12-05 19:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552760 give students a safe space to connect with others and share their own experiences, struggles, journey, etc... also i think giving students an opportunity to embrace and acknowledge their race and culture through affinity groups can actually add to a positive school climate https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552768 2020-12-05 19:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552768 Making sure BIPOC voices are at the table and are heard, seen and valued https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552771 2020-12-05 19:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552771 Continue to be present in the process & know that destinations are overrated https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552781 2020-12-05 19:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552781 That I am doing this for my children and our children of color... the future is theirs https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552782

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552782 If I don't, who will? muhammad_rahman1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552809 2020-12-05 19:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552809 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552812 It helped me understand where I am and where I’d like to be. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552812 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552827 Effort]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552827 Listen https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552832 2020-12-05 19:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552832 It felt comfortable but there's so much to share and people are excited about that, which is great, but it can also make me feel small if the mic isn't shared https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552852 2020-12-05 19:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552852 It allowed for me to hear from others who identified with my experiences and reaffirmed by feelings. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552867 2020-12-05 19:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552867 Be open to change https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552871 2020-12-05 19:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552871 staying connected and reading supportive materials https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552888 2020-12-05 19:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552888 I felt seen and heard https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552893 2020-12-05 19:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552893 It can transform schools because the leaders and educators and be empowered and authentic. qiana_griles_gibbons https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552967 2020-12-05 19:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552967 Connections https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552996 Being able to hear parallels of my story that span the country makes me feel connected to something larger to me and supportive of a continued focus on my why. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552996 Connection https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552999 I live in a predominantly white community and just being with other Black Women felt like home and so safe. 

]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990552999 To build relationships, provide support, encourage self reflection, and create a safe space for them to share experiences. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553003 2020-12-05 19:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553003 Stay open and connected to my why! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553025 2020-12-05 19:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553025 I was in a group with people of color who identify differently than I do. It was inspiring to hear their stories and to have them hold space for me. I saw a lot of similarities in the ways they have immersed, healed, and engaged with their racial identities. I look forward to having time and building community in other affinity groups!! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553029 2020-12-05 19:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553029 i think i need to start an affinity group in my white dominated org. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553037 2020-12-05 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553037 just do it have groups and be unapologetic and be prpared for the why ... have your elevator argument ready people who are serious abou tthe work, need the space! And they are support by critical race theory cheryl_robinson https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553039 2020-12-05 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553039 having goals to accomplish https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553041 2020-12-05 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553041 Self -reflection and understanding it is ok to feel https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553049


]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553049 How to run one in my school https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553056 2020-12-05 19:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553056 Informed me that I am not alone. This work is a concerted effort of many and that as we work together to dismantle racism, there is hope for the future, specifically for the children of tomorrow. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553075 2020-12-05 19:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553075 Continue to learn to listen to my authentic voice and recognize and disrupt white supremacy culture and its pressures (quantity, perfectionism, etc) https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553121 2020-12-05 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553121 Thanks so much to my group. I felt heard and validated. lfastbuf https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553123 2020-12-05 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553123 Always so good to talk to people who don't feel like one group or the other. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553125 2020-12-05 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553125 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553128 I didn't have to over explain. We could focus on humor and connecting instead of overthinking things]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553128 Focus on inner work as well as outer work muhammad_rahman1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553141 2020-12-05 19:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553141 support/coach others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553148 2020-12-05 19:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553148 Find or start an affinity to talk about the WSC that affects me daily https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553160 2020-12-05 19:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553160 a space to be seen, valued, and honored by others https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553173 2020-12-05 19:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553173 Share my authentic feelings and allow myself to rest https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553193 2020-12-05 19:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553193 I don't know!!!! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553270 2020-12-05 19:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553270 having a space that is sacred to sharing, reflection and restoration to bring about wholeness https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553286 2020-12-05 19:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553286 It was reaffirming to hear parts of my own story in others' stories. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553289 2020-12-05 19:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553289 I am happy and influenced by the great work and realizations that are happening all over the universe. The drive and commitment. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553299 2020-12-05 19:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553299 Laughter is important. We can't be afraid to laugh and affirm each other. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553309 2020-12-05 19:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553309 Learning https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553322 Continue my learning journey ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553322 It can provide BIPOC an opportunity to think, create, and freely support one another without regard for the white gaze. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553339 2020-12-05 19:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553339 being proud of who I am and my culture https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553346 2020-12-05 19:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553346 Safety https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553349 Providing Safe Spaces for BIPOC to be away from white gaze, while letting yt ppl have all their feelings]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553349 Being able to Listen and validate and learning from others. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553371 It was such a pleasure learning from such amazing educator and community leaders who were vulnerable and real with the discrimination and racism that they have experienced and being able to hear about their own discomforts. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553371 Listening and validating one another's experiences. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553378 2020-12-05 19:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553378 It is nice to be around people in a professional setting that "get it"...I did not feel like I needed to justify my feelings https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553380 2020-12-05 19:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553380 more tools and knowledge to apply https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553384 2020-12-05 19:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553384 It was awesome. No judgement or feelings of inferiority. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553397 2020-12-05 19:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553397 Continuing to education myself and push the envelope in every way possible! malik_white1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553405 2020-12-05 19:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553405 It was nice to share experiences with others and hear intersections in our stories, even though we come from different places. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553408 2020-12-05 19:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553408 Get involved in grass roots and community organizations https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553414 2020-12-05 19:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553414 Looking into my past to understand my present jerylpayne https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553439 2020-12-05 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553439 black people give me life... all day... everyday! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553444 2020-12-05 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553444 Affirming https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553453 always affirming and validating to hear stories from people and what they have discovered about themselves and how that helps me understand more about my experience too]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553453 validation. my experience is validate through their stories. I don't have to explain myself https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553466 2020-12-05 19:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553466 It's like sunshine muhammad_rahman1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553524 Seeing folx going through the same things as I was like a balm. It was like putting AA batteries in my back! ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553524 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553529 Helps take what's been suppressed and bring it to the surface so it can be healed.
 ]]> 2020-12-05 19:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553529 Take care of myself in the work, while keeping my eye on the goal of racial equity https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553530 2020-12-05 19:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553530 Place of Healing https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553549 I want to create the same understanding that we had today of what affinity groups accomplish and the purpose they serve in dismantling WSC. I want to create this same healing space for my BIPOC staff so they keep healing in a system that is trying to push them out of education]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553549 unlearning / learning, staying curious, in conversation and committed. Day by day steps https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553582 2020-12-05 19:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553582 Kick it up a notch https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553595 I will continue to explore my identity and learnings around race and equity. I do want to start writing down my experiences and reflections (similar to journaling but specific to this journey). ]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553595 Secure, safe, validated. I could talk unfiltered/uncensored https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553596 2020-12-05 19:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553596 recognize that there is always more to learn about myself, my culture my people not only here in US; my ancestral roots https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553603 2020-12-05 19:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553603 We need to make this work a lifestyle. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553626 2020-12-05 19:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553626 That opened a window for me to see that I am not alone. I could see my self with my other person, she was a mirror for me https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553634 2020-12-05 19:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553634 See and recognize when internalized racism has affected my views https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553644 2020-12-05 19:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553644 Form alliances and accountability partners with individuals who share the same goal. Now is the time--more so than ever before! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553648 2020-12-05 19:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553648 examine my own privilege as a person who often presents as white passing in the black community and know that I often benefit from Colorism. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553663 2020-12-05 19:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553663 Meditation and talking to Black people. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553667 2020-12-05 19:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553667 vent more, process more, speak up for myself! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553687 2020-12-05 19:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553687 Just as Joe has mentioned at the beginning of this 2nd part...soaking in the beautiful faces of BIPOC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553705 2020-12-05 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553705 affirmation that I am not the only one who feels the way I do dmahaney https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553711 2020-12-05 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553711 Self care, finding and remembering those precious moments in life. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553717 2020-12-05 19:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553717 Speaking my truth - being vulnerable - not being with anyone I work with allowed me to push myself to be more vulnerable than I would have been with a work colleague kwolfe45 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553736 2020-12-05 19:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553736 Reflect, Read and seek stories centering around Black joy https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553739 2020-12-05 19:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553739 Learning about the growing up experiences of my fellow BIPOC and appreciating the connection time. vsargent https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553788 2020-12-05 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553788 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553793 Recognizing my own discomfort. Especially being in such a white filled space.]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553793 at home with my people https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553796 I like having a space where I can share something and am met with affirmative head nods, not confused faces. 

]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553796 Shared experiences https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553797 2020-12-05 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553797 Translating words into action https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553801 we need to continue to call out the inequities in the systems we are a part of; not being afraid of sounding like the "angry BIPOC." We are angry at the injustices and we need to keep calling it out until the necessary change happens. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553801 walk, breathe...share.... https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553813 2020-12-05 19:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553813 I refuse to rely on White people to "rescue" or "save" US. We have to put the effort into this-even if there is push back from our colleagues, admin, school board, students parents. I refuse to stand down when I hear students first and this not inclusive to ALL students https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553817 2020-12-05 19:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553817 It's important to do this work. It is so healing! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553852 2020-12-05 19:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553852 It was great to experience https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553883 My district is running a PD this week on the logistics and legalities of running them and I'm really excited to hear from them what their thoughts are. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553883 Allowed me to be honest without judgment or misunderstanding https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553920 2020-12-05 19:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553920 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553938 Continue to educate myself.]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553938 It's always heartening to talk to Black folk. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553954 2020-12-05 19:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553954 Connecting with others who share my experience. The feeling of not having to feel like I need to explain myself https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553963 2020-12-05 19:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990553963 Continue to learn and grow https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554010 2020-12-05 19:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554010 Challenge the status quo, re-energize folks of color, build leadership capacity, be seen, heard and understood. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554058 2020-12-05 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554058 safe space to share experience and how we can promote change within our school/staff https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554074 2020-12-05 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554074 Not sure yet, our numbers of BIPOC students is so small. As far as staff is concerned we have to work at the district level because many schools only have 1 or 2 BIPOC people on staff. We are working on this as we speak :). dmahaney https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554099 2020-12-05 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554099 Hearing people's stories https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554114 2020-12-05 19:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554114 Today made me think about my path to today and embrace it! jerylpayne https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554121 2020-12-05 19:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554121 I like the open-ended questions. We need a chance to share, not necessarily a tight protocol. lfastbuf https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554124 2020-12-05 19:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554124 Good Discussion Questions https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554136 Having questions that allow students and staff to share their hard work in this area without sharing too much trauma]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554136 We need to distribute leadership to be inclusive of BIPOC. The heart of our thinking are for about students. beverley_mcpherson https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554177 2020-12-05 19:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554177 We all need a space where we feel safe to share our experiences, and white folx need a space to examine themselves without harming BIPOC communities. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554178 2020-12-05 19:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554178 Keep reading and learning about it https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554227 2020-12-05 19:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554227 Knowing how affinity groups helped develop my sense of self, I would want that same for younger students as well. Help with a sense of shared experience https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554239 2020-12-05 19:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554239 enjoyed hearing others' experiences https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554274 2020-12-05 19:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554274 we all come from different backgrounds but share a common thread...diversity https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554279 2020-12-05 19:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554279 The terminology, as it was broken down, was a starting point for those who might try to question the reasoning of why this work is important. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554292 2020-12-05 19:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554292 remain focused on the why when the opposers try to detract from the work - https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554340 2020-12-05 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554340 Strategically plan within the educator BIPOC group ways to use our collective power to pressure the district https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554341 2020-12-05 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554341 By keeping students at the center of this work. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554354 2020-12-05 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554354 Allow BIPOC educators to have a space to discuss their concerns https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554367 2020-12-05 19:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554367 BIPOC students need to feel safe! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554369 2020-12-05 19:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554369 It is a must. Healing for BIPOC. Learning for White folx. the students feel the energy so if we work on our spirits, students will feel calmer and more open to learning https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554391

]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554391 Plan/Plot/Strategize muhammad_rahman1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554403 Not only having a seat at the table, but learning how the table/cutlery is made

]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554403 Could get messy but... https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554422 it could also begin to create a common understanding of where we are as people in this system. Our decisions could be more informed and racially justified (I'm pretty sure I just make that phrase up lol).]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554422 PEOPLE/Community https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554457 surround myself with supportive people who can hold me up when i fall down]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554457 Because school is a microcosm of society it can help to promote a large scale unified mission with staff, students and parents collectively. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554467 2020-12-05 19:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554467 affirming https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554488 2020-12-05 19:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554488 It lets people know that they are not alone. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554514 2020-12-05 19:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554514 Forever Journey....Ditto https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554515 2020-12-05 19:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554515 Encouraging https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554538 Seeing so many people that look different, come from different backgrounds have the same mentality to better themselves which could then better others around them

]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554538 Yes, safe space to vent https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554545 2020-12-05 19:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554545 Continue working, listening, expressing https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554570 Self-care, journaling, making time to have connection with others doing their own work too]]> 2020-12-05 19:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554570 so nice to be with others who are speaking my language! it's validating. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554580 2020-12-05 19:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554580 For students and staff in can provide opportunities to learn about and "see" one another on a more personal (human) level https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554603 2020-12-05 19:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554603 Having spaces to be truthful and authentic without fear of retaliation of your feelings and frustrations can lead to growth and strength communities https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554661 2020-12-05 19:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554661 It can promote healing and repair harm https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554675 2020-12-05 19:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554675 Validation https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554717 2020-12-05 19:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554717 Survival https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554721 Growing up spending so much of my time trying to assimilate was survival. Now i've reached the point where I need to dismantle all of that to continue on my path to thriving for my authentic self

]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554721 Ditto...feel heard, feel seen, heal, have a voice https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554727 2020-12-05 19:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554727 Find people who provide positive community for me. Keep doing the internal work https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554732 2020-12-05 19:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554732 give a safe space for student voices where they can be heard, validated, and seen https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554757 2020-12-05 19:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554757 Need more... https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554761 I think I need more direction and goals for my Black staff and educator group. We spend a log of time venting about yt ppl, need to have more of a plan and goal]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554761 Learning/ Processing https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554763 For kids..
they have an easier time identifying injustices because they do not have as much time being ingrained in white culture. 
for adults..
unpacking their shit. 

]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554763 therapy to help me understand my hurt and strengthen my courage https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554844 2020-12-05 19:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554844 Provide Healing Spaces nsahmed1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554868 This work can be draining and it weighs on the mental health and safety of BIPOC educators, so making sure we have those spaces can help with resiliance.]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554868 Confidence that there's a necessity. It's relieving to think that I might not have to put myself out there each and every time we are with staff. I'm ready to grow https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554889 2020-12-05 19:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554889 Give time for everyone to share their thoughts and their voice - noticing similarities and differences is crucial to understanding each other. We are not all the same and our experiences are not all the same. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554934 2020-12-05 19:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554934 empower tmarkette https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554947 2020-12-05 19:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990554947 BIPOC/BARWE muhammad_rahman1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555030 Making sure that our BIPOC affinity group is growing stronger in capacity while also making sure our BARWE group is doing the self-reflection as well.

]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555030 andreina_velasco https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555034 Definitely validation and affirmation, knowing that my experience is not unique, that others are struggling too but also finding strength and hope]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555034 Only read books by BIPOC folx https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555035 2020-12-05 19:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555035 Got to start somewhere even if informally. Name White Supremacy culture and find counter narratives. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555041 2020-12-05 19:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555041 District Level Planning https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555059 I want to see how the district proposes to facilitate this work throughout the district.]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555059 Pause, be still and reflect more kwolfe45 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555060 Rest, allow my body to rest

]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555060 reflecting through stop and jot first before open sharing can be purposeful and helpful in identifying feelings https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555104 2020-12-05 19:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555104 It may show others at your school to help support each other more and reflect on the resources around you. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555131 2020-12-05 19:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555131 Validation, I don't often have the opportunity to engage in these kinds of discussions https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555179

]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555179 I learned I am not the only who felt out of touch of our own culture based on how were raised https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555186 2020-12-05 19:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555186 Using this workshop as a modeling of one possible way to run a BIPOC affinity group https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555199 2020-12-05 19:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555199 I am not alone! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555203 2020-12-05 19:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555203 Grappling https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555250 Our school currently has staff at all areas of the spectrum in racial understanding. Unfortunately, it is most the white people who are lagging, so it will allow them to catch up with other white people without having to place the burden on people of color. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555250 Helping students develop pride in their ancestry. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555309 2020-12-05 19:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555309 Offering safe places to communicate jerylpayne https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555324 2020-12-05 19:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555324 Setting expectations that fit BIPOC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555422 2020-12-05 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555422 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555431 Although I have fr]]> 2020-12-05 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555431 Continue to connect and plan with people that align with our commitment. fgallardo6 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555442 2020-12-05 19:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555442 Acceptance https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555459 2020-12-05 19:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555459 accepting it is real https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555498 2020-12-05 19:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555498 Give an opportunity to those less fortunate to be brave https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555519 2020-12-05 19:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555519 The voiceless will have a voice! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555552 2020-12-05 19:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555552 from a parent perspective it https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555572 2020-12-05 19:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555572 Centralizing BIPOC students and staff. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555605 2020-12-05 19:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555605 Different ways to organize, begin and support a mission. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555626 2020-12-05 19:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555626 sense of community; shared stories and understanding https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555655 2020-12-05 19:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555655 andreina_velasco https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555718 Resources for racial identity development, focus on healing but also balancing with strategy]]> 2020-12-05 19:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555718 Healing, joining ideas https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555747


]]> 2020-12-05 19:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990555747 There is always work to be done, but any progress is one step closer to the change we want to see https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556095 2020-12-05 19:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556095 More tools https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556147 2020-12-05 19:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556147 Providing this kind of space can dismantle WSC by empowering and centralizing BIPOC and building community among each other. Empowered staff --> empowers students https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556152 2020-12-05 19:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556152 andreina_velasco https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556201 Provide BIPOC staff with space and time and strength to stay in the field, not burn out]]> 2020-12-05 19:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556201 Remember the Quote " I may not change the world, but i'll inspire the mind that will!" - Tupac malik_white1 https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556414 2020-12-05 19:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556414 SO MUCH https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556435 The articles, the structure, the prompts, all to support the changes that are necessary. ]]> 2020-12-05 19:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990556435 to be patient with those who are from the BIPOC community but feel more comfortable with white folx. To read more about the importance of affinity groups so that I can articulate the importance of it with everyone. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990665254 2020-12-05 21:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/990665254 Remember that a younger me needed this work and doing for the young folks who need it now https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550413767 2021-05-22 19:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550413767 Keep surrounding myself with folks who understand my experiences. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550414672 2021-05-22 19:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550414672 Validation- it was so nice to talk to folks who have similar experiences to mine and it helps to know that I'm not alone, and that I really never was. https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550415385 2021-05-22 19:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550415385 Providing space and recognition that these spaces are important! https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550416166 2021-05-22 19:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trussleadership/ja7ms3g6e3ljyna7/wish/1550416166