Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The PTSA has a mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission requires that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) be central to our work and used in our day-to-day decisions and actions. With all of this in mind, the Sanderlin PTSA has created a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee.

JBS DEI TALK SERIES
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Talk Series

We are thrilled to host this year-long series featuring open and honest conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The JBS DEI Talk Series will be held on Monday nights throughout the school year.

This series is intended for adult participants within our community.

HOW IT WORKS

Each virtual talk will highlight a short, thought-provoking video. Participants will watch the assigned video (typically a 15-minute TedTalk) prior to our Monday night conversation. Then we will meet for a 1-hour open, community conversation to discuss.

To participate, review the ground rules, and complete the registration form. Once registered, an email with meeting details will be emailed to you.

Please come to any and all of the discussions you can.

SERIES LISTING

JBS DEI Talk #1: Open the Series | Monday, September 27, 2021 | 6:00pm
Vernā Myers – TEDx BeaconStreet | Watch the Video

How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them.

JBS DEI Talk #2: Reflections | Monday, October 4, 2021 | 6:00pm
No. You Cannot Touch My Hair! | Mena Fombo | TEDxBristol | Watch the Video

Have you ever considered how expectations about hair are based on whiteness? What other so-called beauty standards are based on race? What other standards are premised on mainstream culture and heteronormativity?

JBS DEI Talk #3: Representation Matters | Monday, October 25, 2021 | 6:00pm
Asian Misrepresentation in Media | Peter Westacott | TEDxIthacaCollege | Watch the Video

Peter Westacott speaks about the portrayals (or lack thereof) of Asians in the media. Speaking from a psychological perspective, Peter Westacott discusses the consequences of whitewashing and stereotypes and implores for more dynamic, empowering, versatile roles for Asians in media.

JBS DEI Talk #4: How do we support every child by being racially literate?

Monday, November 15, 2021 | 6:00pm

Video #1 – Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED Talks – Watch Here

Video #2 – What it takes to be racially literate | Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo | TEDWomen 2017 | Watch Here

LATEST ANOUNCEMENTS FROM THE DEI COMMITTEE