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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

It’s week six in our challenge to build habits supporting racial equity. Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

For week six, listen to NPR episode “Latinx Monuments We’d Like to See”. Ivy Queen, Jean-Michel Basquiet and Maria from Sesame Street are just a few of the Latinx featured in this episode. (28 minutes)

Tuesday, Nov 10 from 7-8:30 – AUHSD Book Club Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change by late Congressman John Lewis
Thanks to everyone who participated in the book club last Tuesday, discussing How to Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. The next AUHSD DEI Book Club book is Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change by late Congressman John Lewis. Sign up here.

Thursday, Oct 1 from 7-8:30pm – Parent Racial Equity Seminar Series – Session 1 (see the flyer here!)
This Acalanes parent-specific series led by Dr. Lori A. Watson allows parents to intimately explore issues of race and identity, and gives us the tools to speak with our children, friends, and community members about this often difficult, uncomfortable topic. Spaces are limited to the first 50 people who sign up. Participants are encouraged to sign up for at least four sessions. Click here for the Google form with more information and to sign up. Series dates are:

  • Thursday, October 1
  • Monday, November 16 
  • Tuesday, January 19
  • Tuesday, February 9  
  • Wednesday, March 3 
  • Thursday, May 6

Interested in joining our committee? Have questions? Email us.