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Raising Consciousness & Building Connection

The Unequal Opportunity Race

André Lynch, M.Ed (he/him)

Vice Provost for IEB, MCLA

Intros

Community Agreements

*Speak to someone who you haven't really connected with yet.

Name

Pronouns

Your "WHY" in education...?

Thoughts and Reflections on the Video...?

My WHY...

Challenges of Equity Work

Question: What are challenges you face/can foresee?

Give Space/Take Space

Share the Learning, Not the Stories

Brave vs. Safe Space

Lived Experience Only..."I Statements"

*Get Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable

Any Further?

Lack of Awareness

Tokenism

"Resources"

  • Correct structural inequities
  • Become the person I needed during my educational journey
  • Support marganilized populations to help folx feel as though they belong in institutions of academe
  • My WHY lives in action and system change
  • no more "hearts and minds"

Question: Where does your WHY live?

Un/Miseducation

Community Agreements

  • Creating a safe and respectful space for discussion and sharing personal insights.

Setting the Stage

Analysis

Action

Involves critically examining the root causes of social issues, inequalities, and injustices.

It goes beyond surface-level observations and encourages a deeper exploration of systemic structures and historical contexts.

Actively engaging in efforts to challenge and transform oppressive systems.

Translating knowledge into concrete steps and initiatives that contribute to social change.

How are oppressive systems created and maintained?

*Activity

Accountability/Allyship

The Framework

Awareness

Exploring Dr. Barbara Love's framework for developing a liberatory consciousness.

Interconnected concepts.

Accountability involves taking responsibility for one's actions and acknowledging the impact of one's privilege or lack thereof.

Allyship refers to actively supporting and advocating for marginalized or oppressed groups.

Refers to a deep and conscious understanding of oneself, others, and the social structures and systems that shape our experiences.

It involves being attuned to one's own biases, privileges, and the dynamics of power and oppression.

"A liberatory consciousness enables humans to live their lives in oppressive systems and institutions with awareness and intentionality, rather than on the basis of the socialization to which they have been subjected."

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

-Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.

"A liberatory consciousness enables humans to maintain an awareness of the dynamics of oppression characterizing society without giving in to despair and hopelessness about that condition…"

"A liberatory consciousness enables humans to live "outside" the patterns of thought and behavior learned through the socialization process that helps to perpetuate oppressive systems."

Questions/Comments?

Identity Activity

Like Me Bias

Exploring aspects of identity and embracing authenticity.

Unintentional bias influencing institutional power dynamics.

Homework/Further Learning

*Read Article on Fair Process

*Read Dr. Love's Article on Developing a Liberatory Consciouness

*Explicitly connect these frameworks to your equity lens.

Engaging in Equity Work

Essential questions for engagement:

Mission Alignment:

How does your organization's mission align with your worldview?

Understanding the common goals and values ensures a stronger foundation for leading, along with creating a shared vision for your community.

Directions

Resource Assessment:

What resources (financial, human, or otherwise) can folx, such as community partners, contribute to the partnership?

Clarifying available resources on all sides helps in determining capacity for initiatives.

Stakeholder Buy In:

What can you do to get folx on the same page?

Utilize frameworks such as "Developing a Liberatory Consciouness" to help shift languge AND other framekworls, such as "Fair Process" to build stakeholderhship.

Impact Measurement:

How do you measure the impact of your initiatives?

Discussing evaluation methods and metrics ensures that everyone understands the desired outcomes.

We are going to be doing an activity that requires us to move around the room.

I’m going to read a statement and then you’re going to answer that statement by placing yourself under one of the signs that I’ve hung up around the room. If standing doesn't feel good to you, please feel free to take seat close to the sign that answers the question for you.

The statements relate to your experience of these identities. We’ll then have a chance to talk in pairs and debrief with the large group.

Community Involvement:

How can we actively involve the community in our collaborative efforts?

Exploring ways to engage the community ensures that their needs and perspectives are considered, fostering a more inclusive and impactful partnership/end product.

Reflections

• How did it feel to do this activity?

• What did you find surprising?

• What do you want to explore further?

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