This month's racial education virtual discussion is about diasporic education. Diaspora: the movement, migration or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland. (Merriam-Webster) Explore with us the meaning of diaspora and how embracing cultures can impact social justice and harmony. This month's discussion leaders are Doctors Charles Gentry and Sunita Punjabi. Register today!
Join our nightly Kwanzaa Celebration simulcast on the SAAACAM, B-RAW Podcast, TAAN-TV and San Antonio Kwanzaa Coalition Facebook and YouTube pages.
SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN Written by Marianne Celano , Marietta Collins , Ann Hazzard , Jennifer Zivoin Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives. Free, downloadable educator materials (including discussion questions) are available at www.apa.org. From the Note to Parents and Caregivers: There are many benefits of beginning to discuss racial bias and injustice with young children...
We explore the history of African American trailblazers in San Antonio with a safe, socially distanced, outdoor walking tour of Eastview Cemetery. A few of the historic figures uncovered include Samuel Sutton, Oliver Sutton, Myra Hemmings, Hattie Briscoe, Claude Black Sr., Charles Bellinger to name a few. Discussions will also include the history of the previously enslaved people buried at the cemetery. We will also learn about the cemetery’s historic evolution. This epic tour celebrates the lives of local African American historic icons and the difference they made in our community. Join us!
Join SAAACAM and guest panelists as we discuss what it is to be "Black" in these United States of America.
This month we discuss "White Privilege". Often thought of as a divisive term, Dr. Lulu, the "Momatrician" is a board-certified pediatrician; Dr. Katherine Kuehler-Walters, a historian with the Texas State Historical Association; and Dr. Sunita Punjabi, founder of the Braincoach LLC discuss the history and the psychological effect of "white privilege". WHITE PRIVILEGE: Inherent advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society characterized by racial inequality and injustice (Oxford)
This month we discuss "White Privilege". Often thought of as a divisive term, Dr. Lulu, the "Momatrician" is a board-certified pediatrician; Dr. Katherine Kuehler-Walters, a historian with the Texas State Historical Association; and Dr. Sunita Punjabi, founder of the Braincoach LLC discuss the history and the psychological effect of "white privilege". WHITE PRIVILEGE: Inherent advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society characterized by racial inequality and injustice (Oxford)
Race Cars is a children's book about white privilege created to help parents and educators facilitate tough conversations about race, privilege, and oppression. Written by a clinical social worker and child therapist with experience in anti-bias training and edited by a diversity expert, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race. Filled with bright, attention-grabbing illustrations, a notes and activities section at the back helps parents, guardians, and teachers further discuss these issues with children. Why is this book...
Join the conversation as we discuss Systemic Racism with Dr. Sunita Punjabi, founder and owner of Braincoach LLC; Dr. Charles Gentry, UTSA professor and Dr. Katherine Kuehler-Walters, historian and professor at University of Texas Austin. The conversation is open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required.
Join the conversation as we discuss Systemic Racism with Dr. Sunita Punjabi,founder and owner of Braincoach LLC; Dr. Charles Gentry, UTSA professor; and Dr. Katherine Kuehler-Walters, historian and professor at University of Texas Austin. The conversation is open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required.
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