Thank you for sharing your story and creating this space. As a black female educator, I, too, am asking myself those same questions. I am excited to know that “homeplace” will be full of reflecting, learning, and growing, all of which are needed for a truly antiracist world. Glad to be on this journey with you.
So excited for this first post! The idea that black people, and other minorities, can or cannot be racist is an interesting discussion. I remember having a classroom debate on the topic in undergrad where many of my black classmates had been told growing up that they could not be racist. I understand the reasoning on both fronts, but as a Latinx person I’ve seen how my community can treat other minorities and its specific and often deliberate mistreatment of indigenous peoples. It may not fit the definition per say, but the malicious intent is there, which to me feels very much like racism.
It feels good to read this and know I’m not alone on this journey! I remember the exact moment this summer when I too learned, “black people can be racist?” My home place(s) is very similar to yours and also cuddled up with a new book/blog and a delicious coffee. Thanks for sharing and creating a space.
This Sunday read was the perfect way for me to reflect on how to meet the upcoming week as I return to virtual school this week, as planning starts with my team. As an educator, these past few months have clarified my primary role in the classroom: to be my authentic self and be an embodied expression of liberation. Finding “home” is a fundamental first step necessary to get myself and my students free. Thank you for sharing and modeling the practice of self-reflection, Carmen. Deep, personal, resourced reflection is too often a completely overlooked step on the path to true professional development.
Thank you for sharing your story and creating this space. As a black female educator, I, too, am asking myself those same questions. I am excited to know that “homeplace” will be full of reflecting, learning, and growing, all of which are needed for a truly antiracist world. Glad to be on this journey with you.
So excited for this first post! The idea that black people, and other minorities, can or cannot be racist is an interesting discussion. I remember having a classroom debate on the topic in undergrad where many of my black classmates had been told growing up that they could not be racist. I understand the reasoning on both fronts, but as a Latinx person I’ve seen how my community can treat other minorities and its specific and often deliberate mistreatment of indigenous peoples. It may not fit the definition per say, but the malicious intent is there, which to me feels very much like racism.
It feels good to read this and know I’m not alone on this journey! I remember the exact moment this summer when I too learned, “black people can be racist?” My home place(s) is very similar to yours and also cuddled up with a new book/blog and a delicious coffee. Thanks for sharing and creating a space.
This Sunday read was the perfect way for me to reflect on how to meet the upcoming week as I return to virtual school this week, as planning starts with my team. As an educator, these past few months have clarified my primary role in the classroom: to be my authentic self and be an embodied expression of liberation. Finding “home” is a fundamental first step necessary to get myself and my students free. Thank you for sharing and modeling the practice of self-reflection, Carmen. Deep, personal, resourced reflection is too often a completely overlooked step on the path to true professional development.
Thank you so much, Crystal. Your encouragement means everything. Just trying to rock this world like my big sisters!