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Introduction:
1. Explaining the point of
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2. Explaining the ground rules of ZoomWe had our group members type their questions on the Zoom chat if they had questions during the time we were speaking, so that we could address them while discussing topic content.
During the discussion period, we had people use Zoom’s “raise hand” feature so we could avoid people talking over each other. |
3. Introducing the discussion formatLet your group know that you will be talking about each topic and then having a discussion period where people can ask questions and discuss their views with the group.
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Additional Tips if you are in a larger group:
ROLES TO TAKE ON:
We were speaking to a neighborhood group of 30+ people, so amongst the 3 people in our team, we designated some roles that were rotated after each Topic:
1) Speaker: presents the topic information
2) Note-taker/Documentation questions: takes notes on the responses of the group
3) Facilitator: fields questions, keeps time, monitors Zoom
We were speaking to a neighborhood group of 30+ people, so amongst the 3 people in our team, we designated some roles that were rotated after each Topic:
1) Speaker: presents the topic information
2) Note-taker/Documentation questions: takes notes on the responses of the group
3) Facilitator: fields questions, keeps time, monitors Zoom
Topics we discussed:
Each topic contains content we have curated from mostly Black authors and Black-led organizations.
Under each topic, we have provided the questions asked by the people we have talked to so far and the corresponding responses.
Under each topic, we have provided the questions asked by the people we have talked to so far and the corresponding responses.
Topic 1:
Lay down the foundation of the discussion by explaining the basics such as racism, colorism, and future topics that will be discussed. |
Topic 2:
Discuss the importance of Institutionalized racism and its prevalence in today's world, as well as the education system's role in informing youth about the topic.
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Topic 3:
Examine the history of police brutality, its various forms, and its immense effect on the lives of African Americans today. Statistics are included and encouraged when discussing!
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Topic 4:
Clarify the role of the ongoing protests and riots, its prevalence in South Asian history, and the various forms of political violence.
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Topic 5:
Talk about how South Asians have benefitted from the black community and the concepts that allow us to relate their struggles. It's important to support those who gave us so much.
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Topic 6: What can WE do?
Check out these actionable items and and lessons to educate yourself and those around.
Remember, change starts with you!
Remember, change starts with you!