Companies and Organizations breaking DEI promises

Zoom and the University of Florida (following Desantis’ move to banning DEI) are amongst a list of notable institutions pulling their DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs. Many facilities breaking their 2020 promises to intentionally address racism despite recognizing the need amidst a racial crisis taking place in the US. Zoom laid off a significant portion of their staff while UF completely got ride of theirs.

What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you feel their decisions are warranted or are they just delaying the inevitable?

Racism: A political conversation?

Do you think that talking about racism is a political issue? Briefly discuss why. Personally I think racism transcends race. I would like to hear your thoughts.

Is racism a form of mental health?

Do you believe that racism is a form of mental health issues? Briefly explain your reasoning.

Global Racism vs National Racism

Is the racism that takes place around the world caomparable to the racism in the United States of America? GIve some examples to support your answer.

Critical Race Theory

Do you know what critical race theory is and its origins?

Education: AP Courses

Should state officials be able to supercede their state’s educational board to remove ethnic and cultural AP studies from their school systems curriculum?

Anti-racism work

What does the word anti-racism mean to you? What does effective ant-racism work and/or anti-racism education look like?

The historical legacy of the US.

When it comes to the historical legacy of the United States - what is it? What will it be?

Death of a Nation vs a Rebirth of a Nation.

The United States is at a critical moment in time in its history. Racial tensions are at one of its most highest since its creation. Are we seeing the “death of a nation” take place? If so - will there be a rebirth of something new or are we witnessing what is the beginnings of its total destruction?

Racism regulations.

Can Racism be regulated? Whether it is through law and policies and or policing.

Protectors or Traumatizers? Police and BIPOC communities

Is the police department beneficial to BIPOC communities or do they cause more harm than good?

Race and its places in schools? What do you know?

Where do you think racism takes place the most or consistently in schools?

Race and humor?

Is it ok to use racial jokes as an ice breaker, to “have the conversation” (facilitating race talks) and/or to bring awareness?

A White Supremacist Attempted Coup D'etat?

January 6th a White Supremacist led mob was able to storm the steps of the United States Capital encouraging insurrection - was there a double standard on the treatment that they received by police in comparison to the Black Lives Matter Protests this past summer?

Youth Activism

Are we as society preparing our new wave of youth activists for the future regarding racism? Are we doing them justice? If yes - how? If not - what should we doing?

Who should be correcting History Curriculum?

A major debate being had in melanated communities is the misinformation (or lack of) regarding BIPOC and their contributions.

Who should be at the table with social studies curriculum development?

The Elections and Race

What role should politics have in race? Should it be leading the narrative?

Scientific Racism?

Scientific Racism: Is it really a ‘thing’?

Racism in Medicine?

Why aren’t medical institutions being held accountable for racist practices and beliefs? How do we as a nation address it?

Institutional Racism vs Structural Racism

There are debates that are raging about which “type” of racism is more damaging and dangerous. Which one do you think is more insidious?