Beyond Black History Month: Bringing Racial Justice Conversation Into Classrooms
Wednesday, November 11th :: 12:30 – 1:30PM EDT
In this program we will discuss ways to incorporate racial justice into school curriculum beyond just one month a year. Our panel will examine how teachers can create diverse, inclusive and equitable classrooms that go beyond merely acknowledging accomplishments of African Americans and people of color.
Our panelists include:
- Ashleigh Hazley, Assistant Director from the University of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice
- Dr. Shelley Thomas, Assistant Department Chair and Associate Professor from the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development
- Cassandra Webb, Senior Associate of Strategy and Innovation for Cities United
- Moderated by Enid Trucios-Haynes, Director of the University of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice, and professor at thee University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law