Terms & Goals
Our collection of resources (repository) develops empathy, building understanding, and works towards action. We want to reimagine the possibilities for migrant communities in Georgia. This work is supported by the Linguistic Justice Collaborative (LJC), which also hopes to center, celebrate, and sustain the linguistic and cultural diversity found within immigrant and forced migrant communities in Georgia. This collection is for all community members interested and invested in liberatory and culturally responsive teaching and learning practices, both within and outside of school contexts.
Each page provides resources and materials related to six key ideas that are explained here:
Accessing Codes of Power: This page has tools and resources for marginalized community members who need to navigate mainstream, dominant spaces. For example: what are your rights, where can I find scholarships, what laws protect me and my children, and general advocacy practices.
Cultural Sustaining Pedagogy: This page highlights resources for educators that seek to uplift varied cultures and identities. We also identify spaces dedicated to preserving cultures and identities.
Abolitionist Teaching: This page provides materials on different approaches to education that challenge and critique inequity, injustice, racism, and oppressive systems.
Healthy Boundaries: A guide for self-care, especially for those working within and alongside marginalized communities.
Acknowledging Guilt: These resources also recognize the emotional work tied to advocacy work. This includes the guilt from leaving a job, joining a new organization, and feeling like you are not doing enough.
Centering Joy: To battle the damage centered (Tucker, 2008) and deficit narratives of immigrants and refugees that are often used in media and literature, these resources provide access to immigrant stories that prioritize happiness, positivity that is nuanced, and finding joy. We identify and celebrate the immigrants who contribute to the rich tapestry of Georgia.