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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Week TEN in the Challenge to Build Habits Supporting Racial Equity:
What is implicit bias and how does it work? Watch here. (8-minute YouTube video)

Support Lamorinda Community for Racial Equity
Buy a great T-shirt created by local residents. Proceeds will be donated to the
Tides Foundation for Black Lives Matter. Sale ends this Wednesday, Oct 28. Purchase here!

Lafayette School District Equity Committee
Be sure to watch this inspiring video produced by this grassroots parent movement that collaborates with Lamorinda school districts and across all sectors of our community. 

Subscribe to the New LPIE Podcast Series!
The latest episode features Acalanes Ethnic Studies and Leadership teacher Katherine Walton. In this episode, Ms. Walton talks about equity, campus climate, inclusion, and the support that she receives from LPIE and the school administration for her DEI efforts.

Tuesday, Nov 10 from 7-8:30pm – AUHSD DEI Book Club
There is still time to read and join the book club discussion! The book selection is “Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change” by late Congressman John Lewis. Sign up here. Please consider purchasing the book from Orinda Books.

Monday, Nov 16 from 7-8:30pm – Racial Equity Workshop #2 with Dr. Watson
This session will further explore language around race and identity. There are just a few spots available! (After the second session, registration will close, so be sure to sign up soon.) To secure your spot, register
here

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