We held a book drive at Applefest to encourage diverse reading and awareness on the topics of discrimination and identity
Awareness building:
We promoted Black History Month in February with posters and sources for further education
Updated book and film recommendations related to our mission statement
March 22-24 - Voter suppression event: to help eligible American Citizens register for voting, on behalf of Youth Against Prejudice.
Updates our service board with relevant information such as:
Key figures in combating prejudice
How to help in the local area
Relevant book and film recommendations
Worked with Peer Eds to facilitate discussions with lower grade levels
Updated our Google site this year with information about our group, the current topics we’re working on, and how to help.
Our mission is to educate the student body on social issues surrounding cultural awareness and racial injustice in order to achieve a more welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for all students regardless of their background. This is a grade 9-12 group.
We meet every G-Day at 11:45 in room 347
If you need leader information, please see service boards on the third floor of the Upper School or in the Stroth center by the bridge.
If you have further questions, contact Alicia_Chaplin@fis.edu