CHOOSE

Archive for youth-led org active 2015-2023.
Racial Literacy for Every American.
Creators of #TellMeWhoYouAre.

[Facing History SF @FacingHistorySF]

May 12 - Join @NotreDameSJ in highlighting AAPI Awareness w/Priya Vulchi + Winona Guo (@choose_org). They'll discuss their book "Tell Me Who You Are," about their journey traveling alone to all 50 states listening to over 500 strangers talk about race. https://t.co/j6gLLs8Ah6

[Facing History SF @FacingHistorySF]

Look at this new racial literacy toolkit! LA Lucha IN PUERTO RICO features 11 stories from people living on the island about PUERTO RICO & U.S. EMPIRE—alongside research & discussion questions—brought to you by @choose_org's student team for free: https://t.co/7JwMBUdh2a

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

This yr, SEVEN+ U.S. states passed laws to limit the teaching of race in schools. We share why a lack of #racialliteracy keeps harming young ppl today 👇🏾👇

[TIME @TIME]

"American Schools are failing to equip students with racial literacy—and we've seen firsthand how it happens"
https://t.co/Isewny5Jj1

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

Check out our latest op-ed in @TIME. At least seven states have now passed regulations to limit how race is taught in public schools. What we need is #racialliteracy. What would it mean for us all to grow up differently?

https://t.co/PnxTEp6dka

[Facing History SF @FacingHistorySF]

#teachers take a look at this new racial literacy toolkit! LA Lucha IN PUERTO RICO features 11 stories from people living on the island about PUERTO RICO AND U.S. EMPIRE—alongside research and discussion questions—brought to you by choose's student team for free.

[Equality Now @equalitynow]

Great resource that promotes intersectional and gender-sensitive curriculum for teachers seeking to decolonize and diversify their classroom! #RacialLiteracy

[Equality Now @equalitynow]

Our latest recommendations of #feminist books, films, podcasts & more. Including an intersectional toolkit on the history of #PuertoRico, a memoir from the woman who led #Japan's #MeToo movement, & must-see TV!
@choose_org @athleteafilm @TheMaeMartin
https://t.co/JZxSMrUdZD

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

In US K-12 schools we nvr learned abt Puerto Rico/US empire. But this is essential education for any American interested in racial lit. Our latest proj, #LaLucha, is out TODAY (free!) feat. 11 stories from ppl living in PR. Bring it to ur class this fall!
https://t.co/X3fJISyzXQ

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

How do you teach about race in a MATH classroom? Let CHOOSE Champion Dennis Deets teach you how! “Think about why mathematics was taught in the first place,” he says. “So we can learn how to think clearly.” #racialliteracy #math

https://t.co/NxVntxyQe6

[Informational Text @UsingInfoText]

Tell Me Who You Are: Windows and mirrors for our students and ourselves @choose_org #DisruptTexts @ProjectLITComm @ncte https://t.co/pjnDyJbQDj

[Jonathan 君劭 Suen @SuenJonathan]

.@JHUTeachAcad @JHU_CER, check out the @TEDTalks ☝🏼 & then @choose_org’s guide for educators on how to integrate #SocialJustice into the classroom:
🔗https://t.co/hRvc9r436J

#AcademicTwitter @JHUeducation

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

To #CHOOSEChampion Dr. Joy Barnes-Johnson, racial literacy means 1) finding the courage to speak 2) developing kinship, and 3) choosing joy. Learn more here: https://t.co/EmISDguiwL #racialliteracy #joy #choosechampion

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

Meritocracy is a system that gives people positions of power based on merit, but that’s only in theory. Check out our Instagram post for more on meritocracy and why it’s far from a perfect solution to systemic inequality: https://t.co/On10v4e5mF

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

What is generational trauma? Are you impacted by it? Check out our Instagram to understand why it’s so important to address generational trauma in our communities. #racialliteracy #generationaltrauma
https://t.co/fXq8B18YVw

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

This week, meet Sabreen Tuku, a Black and Muslim woman from Washington state. Unlike facing COVID in isolation, we’d also say: look out for local communities and systems of support for your #racialliteracy journey! Dm us if you’d like to share your story, and stay tuned! 🎉✊✊🏾

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

How are you unlearning white supremacy? In case you missed our last post: we’re launching our latest initiative, #UnlearningWhiteSupremacy, a series of short videos of young people talking about how they’re doing it.

[CHOOSE @choose_org]

BIPOC bear the burden of constantly thinking and talking about race, because usually, no one else will. This leads to emotional and psychological exhaustion. So, how can you reach psychic freedom instead? #racialliteracy #psychicfreedom

Read more: https://t.co/ItrsfJP0NG