BEA Racial and Social Justice Task Force

February 6-10, 2023

Black Lives Matter Week of Action

A Week of Action.

A Year of Purpose.

A Lifetime of Action.

Join the BEA Racial and Social Justice Task Force in supporting Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. We invite you to reflect, inquire, and act with purpose for Black students, families, and communities.

Monday, February 6

Reflection

Inquiry

Learn about Black Lives Matter at School by reading the 13 Guiding Principles

Action

Black Lives Matter At SchoolNational coalition organizing for racial justice in education.

Explore the events offered by BLM at School this week.

Tuesday, February 7

Reflection

Inquiry

Explore where you fall on the Continuum of Cultural Competency.

Action

Take an Implicit Bias test from Project Implicit

Wednesday, February 8

Reflection

Inquiry

Read this memo regarding the history of racist land use in Beaverton.

Action

Racial Equity Resources - Support Black OrganizationsAs part of our continuing work on advancing racial equity, we’ve put together a compilation of local and national resources created by multiple organizations. In this list, you will find local Black-led nonprofit organizations in the Portland Metro region. Explore their missions, reach out for volunteering opportunities, and donate to support their cause.

Thursday, February 9

Reflection

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Inquiry

The lie that invented racismTo understand and eradicate racist thinking, start at the beginning. That's what journalist and documentarian John Biewen did, leading to a trove of surprising and thought-provoking information on the "origins" of race. He shares his findings, supplying answers to fundamental questions about racism -- and lays out an exemplary path for practicing effective allyship.

Action

Teaching resources for The March, directed by James Blue, from the University of Oregon.

Friday, February 10

Reflection

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Inquiry

Black is BeautifulA kindergarten teacher uses images, literature, poetry, and collages — as well as her own history — to challenge students' implicit bias and preconceived notions surrounding the color black and to teach the lesson that Black is beautiful.

This article is a beautiful lesson for educators of all ages.

Action

Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Portland | The Official Guide to PortlandBrought into focus by local organizations, explore the city’s diverse and delicious Black-owned food carts, restaurants and markets in Portland.

Friday Night- Support Black Owned Restaurants in Portland! Grab dinner or a drink at one of these local establishments.

We hope you were inspired by the week's actions and resources. Check out this padlet for more resources to watch, read, and listen!

For more information, resources, or ways to get involved in ABAR work, please reach out to bearsocialjustice@gmail.com

Share your experiences this week by tagging @beavertonea on social media.

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