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  1. The workshop depends in part on visual aids such as PowerPoints and infographics. While Zoom allows participants to phone in without a camera, we do not recommend this. The workshop is designed as a videoconference, and important content will be lost to participants lacking video capability. Please plan to use a device equipped with webcam.
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  2. All registrations are final. We are not able to issue refunds for anyone who misses the training.

A Workshop & Networking Opportunity for Those Leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts

• Check out our Google Classroom Resources
• Starting October 14, 2020 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

• Introduce GLSEN and the support we provide for LGBTQ students and educators
• Review statistics about School-Based Mental Health Providers and LGBTQ student experiences
• Provide strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ students as Mental Health Professionals

(June 23rd, 2022 optional)

8:30 AM - 12:00PM / 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Facilitated by Dr. Caprice Hollins & Ilsa Govan

• THURSDAY, MAY 18th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

•  THURSDAY, MAY 25th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

•      THURSDAY, JUNE 1st, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

• Learn the foundations of a work environment that centers equity and belonging.
• Learn strategies for different stages of the hiring process including; job descriptions, advertising, interviewing, and more.
• Better understand support systems for retaining diverse staff.

Soon after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Local Media Foundation established the Fund, originally called the Fund for Black Journalism. In the months after launch, donations to the Fund provided resources for LMF and 10 of the nation’s leading Black-owned local news organizations — AFRO News, The Atlanta Voice, Dallas Weekly, Houston Defender, Michigan Chronicle, New York Amsterdam News, Sacramento Observer, Seattle Medium, St. Louis American, and Washington Informer — to establish Word In Black.

Word In Black is a digital startup unlike any other in the news media industry. It is the only national brand backed by legacy Black-owned news publishers, with strong histories and deep trust in their communities. Word In Black started small, with limited funding, and has grown quickly over the past few years. 

The Word In Black Racial Equity Fund supports journalism projects focused on solutions to racial inequities. Funding generally supports journalists who work for Word In Black, as well as journalists working for the 10 publishers. The Fund currently covers costs of 10 Word In Black journalists: an education reporter, education data journalist, health reporter, health data journalist, newsletter editor, climate justice reporter, community and audience engagement manager, finance reporter, religion reporter and the managing editor. The 10 publishers work with the WIB team to localize the stories in their markets, as well as producing their own original reporting.

In Person: March 3 + Virtual: Streams March 11 – 17

As they disentangle the fibers of deeply hidden family secrets handed down by generations past, Mexicans and Americans converge toward the often-shunned junction where Hispanic and Jewish cultures intersect. Refusing to conform to hard-and-fast boundaries of identity while asserting who they are, they draw inspiration from the life and story of Luis de Carvajal the Younger, who was burned at the stake in 16th-century Mexico during the Inquisition for the crime of observing the law of Moses. 

Time: 9:00-12:30 PT / 12:00-3:30 ET

Location: Zoom

Hurry since the last day to register is Tuesday, June 18th! For questions, reach out to Judy at judy.lee@culturesconnecting.com. Sign up today by clicking the button below.

This strategy-based workshop is designed for supervisors, managers, and leaders who want to improve their ability to lead their staff through difficult conversations. Participants learn eight strategies for engaging staff when tension exists due to microaggressions and other types of comments that cause tension. Together we will explore intent vs. impact, public vs. private conversations, calling in vs. calling out, and other ways of thinking that are necessary in determining your approach. Leaders will develop their skills for approaching challenging situations in a way that invites healing, creates psychological safety, increases their staff’s ability to have courageous conversations, and promotes growth when confronted with cross cultural conflicts.

Objectives

Participants will:

1. Increase their confidence in engaging staff in difficult conversations.

2. Learn strategies for facilitating group discussions.

3. Develop skills for engaging in deeper discourse when challenging situations arise.
   

Facilitator: Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D. 
Location: This event is virtual and the Zoom link will be emailed to participants.
Schedule: January 23 & 24th, 8:30am-12:00pm PST each day

Online Course: Supporting Trans + Non-Binary StudentsJoin this first-of-its-kind online course designed specifically for K-12 educators, administrators, and support staff. Gain essential competencies to support transgender and non-binary students through interactive scenarios, videos, and storytelling, ensuring students feel affirmed, safe, protected, and celebrated

• 24 equity clock hours (20 live, 4 asynchronous)

• A deeper understanding of your identity and its impact on your practice

• Tools to address bias, build inclusive classrooms, and foster student belonging

• A supportive community of peers and facilitators

Join us in creating schools where every educator and student feels seen, valued, and empowered.

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• Stories of white women's experiences with sexism, racism, and white privilege

• How white women harm BIPOC and ourselves by colluding with systems of oppression

• Why and how white women often hijack race conversations

• A powerful six-stage identity development model for self-reflection and growth

• Guiding questions and practical actions for strengthening anti-racism practices

• Tools to cultivate genuine partnerships with BIPOC individuals and groups.

White women are positioned in a power hierarchy between white men and BIPOC. It is time for white women to step up and undertake deep reflection on their role in systemic racism and take concrete actions that support equity and justice for all people.