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Racial Sensitivity

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education1 year ago•2 min saved

Massachusetts Teacher Suspended for Mock Slave Auction and Racial Slur

A fifth-grade teacher in Southborough, Massachusetts, has been placed on paid leave after holding a mock slave auction and using a racial slur during instruction. The incidents, which involved singling out students of color and using inappropriate language, have prompted the school district to develop a plan for cultural competency training. The superintendent has apologized for the events and acknowledged missteps in the district's initial response.

via NBC News|

#cultural-competency #education #racial-sensitivity

social-issues1 year ago•1 min saved

"TV Station Apologizes for Anchor's Use of 'Colored' to Describe Homeowners"

A St. Louis news anchor apologized for using the term "colored" instead of "homeowners of color" while teasing a story about Black homeowners, prompting criticism from the National Association of Black Journalists. The TV station explained that the script was inadvertently changed, but the incident raised concerns about racial sensitivity and the need for diversity training in the newsroom.

via Newser|

#diversity-training #kmov #national-association-of-black-journalists

relationships2 years ago•2 min saved

"T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Address Racial Dynamics in Emotional Confrontation"

T.J. Holmes expressed concern that their podcast fight with Amy Robach would be perceived as a "black man beating up on a white woman," highlighting the racial dynamics in their relationship. Robach, on the other hand, admitted to a learning curve as a white woman dating a black man and was surprised by the racial element. The couple candidly discussed their communication issues on the podcast, with Holmes expressing fear of speaking his mind due to the reaction. Despite speculation, they reassured listeners that they were still together and aimed to show the real and transparent aspects of their relationship.

via Page Six|

#amy-robach #communication-issues #interracial-relationship