Region 5 - YBC1 - Young Boys of Color Module 1: An Open Conversation about Oppression, Race, Racism, and Bias

The purpose of the module is to discuss an overview of the publication Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/boysofcolor.pdfParticipants will discuss the following: The definition of race and ethnicity; the features of oppression and the cycle of oppression; how implicit bias influences educators’ behavior and the learning; and a mindful reflection tool and strategies.

Our goals for this group:

• We want to equip you with tools, resources and support to tackle equity issues surrounding young boys of color.
• We want to empower you with research-based ideas, and a network of like-minded people with whom you can problem-solve, collaborate and grow!
• We want to support you to take action and create positive change for the benefit of all young boys of color, their families and their communities.