DEI Series: RSVP Event 1
So you want to talk about race?
Join us on Tuesday, February 1st for an interactive workshop led by antiracism expert, Alexis Dawson! The workshop is the first of a 3-part series that Alexis will facilitate for our school. Hosted by the APA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
The 90 minute online workshop (7:00 – 8:30 pm) will explore:
- Race and racism and systemic oppression
- Unpacking unconscious bias
- Raising antiracist children (how to talk to your kids about race!)
- Anti-Black racism in the TDSB
- School data analysis
- What can parents/caregivers and school councils do to confront racism
Please RSVP for the first workshop here.
The February 1st workshop will be followed by two subsequent events:
- Book Club So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (February 16). Borrow the book from the library or download it on Audible now!
- School Improvement Plan Workshop (April 7)
Alexis Dawson’s Bio
Alexis Dawson is an antiracism trainer, public education advocate and former Toronto District School Board Trustee. She was the 2019 recipient of the City of Toronto’s Access, Equity and Human Rights William P. Hubbard Race Relations Award for her work around equity of access to education for underserved students. Alexis is a long-time school council co-chair and sits on several boards and committees dedicated to Black student achievement.