Eliminating Microaggressions: The Next Level of Inclusion

 Tiffany Alvoid

The talk discusses microaggressions as insults rooted in stereotypes directed at marginalized groups, emphasizing their cumulative impact on individuals' well-being. Examples include ableist language, colorblindness, and the use of the term "ghetto," with suggestions to avoid microaggressions by pausing, evaluating necessity, researching language, and promoting kindness and respect in interactions. 

Implicit Bias -- how it effects us and how we push through

 Melanie Funchess 

Melanie Funchess's TEDx talk explores implicit bias and its societal impact, using personal stories to illustrate instances of racial bias in healthcare and education. Funchess advocates for self-awareness, challenging biases, fostering diverse connections, using privilege for equity, and engaging in non-biasing activities as steps towards combating implicit bias. 

Implicit Bias, Stereotype Threat and Higher Ed 

 Russell McClain

The speaker discusses encountering a problematic image on a cereal box, highlighting the prevalence of stereotypes in society. He introduces the concept of stereotype threat, emphasizing its cognitive impact and proposes cultivating a "growth mindset" as a solution to counteract stereotypes and improve academic performance. 

Recognizing and addressing identity-based harm in schools 

By Alysa M Perreras and Dr Emily Meadows 

"This is a useful resource for those interested in and responsible for child safeguarding. The language can be adopted immediately so the focus will be on moving forward with relevant actions. "

Teaching with Racial Microaggressions in Mind

By Joseph R. Gibson

Please see Jerrill to check out this book from the EIB Office.

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