What's this blog about?

I teach several courses under the broad topic of "Multicultural Education," prioritizing social justice issues of access, power/privilege, & narrowing the academic achievement gap. I am a person of color and I almost always have a white co-teacher. We include topics, such as: racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, ethnocentrism, deculturalization, transforming curriculum, etc. This is a place where I post information that we teach; lesson plans for activities; and resources we use and/or which are shared with me by my adult students.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Halloween Costumes

In preparation for dressing up at Halloween…  In case you didn't know, this is a good summary to avoid perpetuating racial stereotypin.

1. Race is not a costume.
2. Do not wear racist costumes.
3. It’s okay to dress up as a person whose race is different from your own.
4. Let your child's interest determine their costume.
5. Say no to blackface.
6. Do not adjust features for race. 
7. Don't perpetuate negative stereotypes.
8. Don't perpetuate negative stereotypes ON A CHILD.
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