Does the n-word belong in the classroom?
To be called the n-word is an unfortunate yet inevitable rite of passage for Black children. Most of us can remember the first time it was called to us. I …
What does it look like to centre anti-racism in education amidst a viral pandemic?
The four Ottawa-area public school boards are in the process of transitioning students back to learning both in-person and virtually, and as an organization committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory …
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Help us ensure every child’s right to an education free from discrimination
To Our Community, It has been a while since we connected with you and we appreciate your patience as we sort out our next steps. We wanted to reach out …
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In Solidarity With Parents of Black Children and Allied Organizations
Parents for Diversity is an Ottawa-based group of parents, caregivers, and allies with varied lived experiences working to support parents and caregivers as they advocate for their children in educational …
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If you’re tired of talking about race, consider how Black communities feel…
Law Professor and mindfulness practitioner Rhonda Magee wrote in her latest book The Inner Work of Racial Justice that “racial justice begins with ourselves.” She shares vulnerable stories of racism and …
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Communication tool to help parents and caregivers advocate for their children’s education
Given the unique times that we are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Parents for Diversity understand that parents and caregivers, who are tasked with supporting their children during school …
Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly: Enforcement of COVID-19 measures must respect human rights
Dear Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly, Parents for Diversity is a non-profit organization of parents, educators and equity allies committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children …
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Why We Should Celebrate Black Authors During Black History Month
What do last night’s Academy Awards and Black authors have in common? You may recall a tweet by Stephen King in January in which he claimed, “…I would never consider …
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How to Break Barriers!
We are full of gratitude for all the educators, parents, and caregivers who joined us this weekend for Breaking Barriers: Achieving Black Student Excellence. While many painful and difficult facts …
When Speaking Up Works!A Success Story (And How You Can Speak Up Too)
You may recall our blog post from a few weeks ago discussing how colouring worksheets can uphold bias, reinforce stereotypes, and erase racialized children from the curriculum. Here’s an update …
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