Kenwood Families for Equity and Justice
KFEJ is a parent-initiated group that advances values of equity, inclusion and racial justice on behalf of all students in the Kenwood School community and throughout Minneapolis Public Schools. Monthly meetings are open to all Kenwood School parents, caregivers, teachers and staff. Contact us to be added to the email list for news and updates and/or Join the Facebook Group.
Meetings occur virtually on the first Thursday of every month. To prevent Zoom bombing, we've stopped publishing the meeting link. To learn more and/or to join a KFEJ meeting, please get in touch with Lily Yu or Ellen Guettler at KFEJcontact@gmail.com.
Next meeting: Thursday, May 6 from 8-9:30 pm. May 6, 2021 Agenda
Kenwood Families for Equity & Justice will host periodic Zoom Media Circles to discuss podcasts or articles on racial justice issues. These Circles are open to all Kenwood School adults (parents, guardians, caregivers, educators, staff).
The May 11 Media Circle will discuss the Model Minority Myth and anti-Asian bias.
· Article: What is the Model Minority Myth? (2 pages)
· Podcast: Still Processing with Cathy Park Hong (37 min): The Asian-American poet wants to help women and people of color find healing — and clarity — in their rage. Hong's book of essays, “Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning," came out in February 2020, and it’s taken on new urgency with the rise in anti-Asian violence and discrimination during the pandemic.
· Children’s book: The Name Jar Read-aloud video (12 minutes) (Nice activity with your child)
Kenwood parents Jennifer Debrow and Corey China will host a facilitated discussion on Tuesday May 11, 8pm-9pm. Listen or read at your convenience, and if you would like to join a discussion with other Kenwood parents, just RSVP to KFEJcontact@gmail.com to obtain the Zoom meeting code to join the discussion.
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