Education Equity
Strategy Discussions: -Jan.21st Nassau -Jan. 24th East End Regional Strategy Forum: -Feb. 14th Stony Brook University
Objective: To discuss the materials provided on ERASE Racism's new education page, with a particular focus on the solutions that we have proposed to address inequity in public school education on Long Island. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Partners for Education Equity: Strategy Discussion
Jan. 21, Nassau County
For details click here.
Regional Strategy Forum for Education Equity
Stony Brook University
Feb.14
For details click here.
Unraveling Racism Training
March 1 & 2 URT I-Core workshop
For details click here. June 27 & 28
URT I-Core workshop
For details click here.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 As we close out 2010 and prepare for ERASE Racism's 10th anniversary year in 2011, I want to offer special thanks to you for your support and interest in our work. As you know, working to eliminate racism today seems increasingly unfashionable. The media tell us we are in a post-racist society and some of the courts tell us that attempts to redress historical inequities are "racist." But our documentary A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island rebuts those myths. And the students that have participated in our Student Partnership for Racial Equity─over 100 students to date─tell us that no one talks about race even though racism is still a problem. Learn more about each of these topics in this edition of EMERGE. In 2011 we will continue to promote policies and programs that increase racial equity throughout Long Island. Our work will be bolstered by people like David E. McClean who is our Partner Spotlight this month. I hope we can count on you, too. Everyone can do their part. You can join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter or at a strategy discussion meeting. You can volunteer in the office or help us raise money for our June 7, 2010 10th anniversary celebration! We are grateful to those of you who have supported us financially and very much hope you will continue to do so. If you have not made a financial contribution to support our work in the past, please consider doing so now to the extent that you are able. In 2011 we will be 10 years old. Can you contribute $10, or $100 or $1,000? Any amount would be greatly appreciated. You can even donate now.
I and the staff and board of ERASE Racism wish you Happy Holidays and hope that 2011 gives us all something to cheer about. |
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2010 Student Leadership Forum
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For many of ERASE Racism's fifty-one Student Leadership Forum participants, November 11th was the first time they had a meaningful conversation about race and racism with anyone other than their closest friends and family. "Why are we not having this discussion more frequently?" the students were asked. The racially and ethnically diverse group of high-school students, who represented 10 schools from Nassau County, often responded, "Because it is taboo," or "I'm afraid that if I mention race or say the words black or white, people will think I'm racist." Despite the cultural stigma attached to recognizing race in a perceived "color blind" society, once the students were provided with a safe environment to do so all of them had stories to tell about racism, discrimination, and stereotyping in their community. Read more...
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Education Equity: New Webpage
We are very excited to announce the launch of ERASE Racism's new education webpage. This new page is designed to provide viewers with all of the information related to our Education Equity campaign. What kinds of inequities exist in Long Island's public schools? How do they affect me? What can be done to provide every student in the region with a quality education? You can find answers to all of these questions in the featured slide-show and fact sheets. In addition you can view the full length version of ERASE Racism's documentary A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island. We hope that you find the new page helpful and that you share it with friends and colleagues. We encourage you to send your feedback to education@eraseracismny.org. 
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Partner Spotlight:
David McClean, College of Advisors
 While ERASE Racism is proud to have worked with Dr. David E. McClean for many years as he served on our board, his resignation does not mean that he has strayed away from the organization. In fact, David joins us as a member of the College of Advisors. As an Advisor, David brings his skills as a consultant, his knowledge as a university lecturer, and his passion for a variety of social justice issues, such as educational disparities, the under-representation of women in positions of power, and gay and lesbian rights. David, a native Long Islander, knows well the strengths and weaknesses of the region. He explains that the history of Long Island is one of growth and progress, and also a history of some of the worst American tragedies, including slavery and the marginalization of native peoples who still struggle for proper recognition. David says, "In many ways Long Island is quintessentially American. All of America's strengths and weaknesses may be found right here." Read more...
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Theater Fundraiser: The Sound of Music
December 30th Pre-Show Reception  Over 100 ERASE Racism supporters have already bought their tickets to see The Sound of Music, the latest production at the John W. Engeman Theater. Using the ERASE Racism discount code (ERRC) you too can save $5 on every ticket that you buy, while supporting ERASE Racism. Past theatergoers have raved about the Broadway quality productions at the John W. Engeman Theather in Northport, and we hope that you too will discover this local treasure. The next ERASE Racism Night at the Theater gathering will be held Dec. 30. There will be a special pre-show reception with hors d'oeuvres.For more information click here.
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