SRE Diversity & Inclusion Resources ***Recursos de diversidad e inclusión***
Families at Sunset Ridge
represent a wide range of identities.
Come here often to learn about different cultures,
religious celebrations, languages, and ideas.
Please email talyakbrass@gmail.com to submit ideas for posts. Thank you!
*** representan una amplia gama de identidades. Venga aquí a menudo para aprender sobre diferentes culturas, celebraciones religiosas, idiomas e ideas. Envíe un correo electrónico a talyakbrass@gmail.com para enviar ideas para publicaciones. ¡Gracias! ***
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims
Ramadan 2022 began in the US on the evening of Friday, April 1 and ends in the evening of Sunday, May 1. Click on the family photo to learn more from the video.
Special thanks to the Hamdallah family for the information and videos!
Listen to a song in Arabic and English about the holy month of Ramadan.
Eid al fitr is a religious feast celebrated by Muslims, it starts after Ramadan for three days and it's the feast when Muslims start to break their fasting during Ramadan month.
In the early morning, Muslims start praying Eid prayer, then they celebrate by wearing new clothes, eating sweets, and giving kids some gifts and money to make them happy.
Also, friends, relatives, and neighbors greet each other and all of the family gets together for the feast, they spend a lot of time enjoying different means of entertainment.
In conclusion, at Eid al Fitr we should keep going early for prayer, showing happiness, and giving as much to charity as possible. In fact, Eid al Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance.
The masks we wear
In the last few years, we have worn masks to protect our health. In this image, we can see how our emotions can look similar or different, depending on what part of our face is showing.
But we always wear masks of some kind. The art of revealing and concealing ourselves is necessary in order to protect and nurture ourselves. However, we need to be genuine, honest, and real to ourselves and to others for healthy relationships to ensue.
Try THIS MASK MAKING ACTIVITY with your children to help foster connection with their identities.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a concept that’s been around for a while. In a nutshell, it means that brain differences are just that: differences. So conditions like ADHD and autism aren’t “abnormal.” They’re simply variations of the human brain. Scientists are realizing that these conditions emerge through a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental interaction; they are not the result of disease or injury.
After a long time away from the regular school routine, students with ADHD and autism may have turbulent transitions back to in-person school. Social Stories is a strategy to help and support children improve social schools and reduce anxiety.
*** La neurodiversidad es un concepto que existe desde hace un tiempo. En pocas palabras, significa que las diferencias cerebrales son solo eso: diferencias. Entonces, condiciones como el TDAH y el autismo no son "anormales". Son simplemente variaciones del cerebro humano. Los científicos se están dando cuenta de que estas condiciones surgen a través de una combinación de predisposición genética e interacción ambiental; no son el resultado de una enfermedad o lesión. Después de un tiempo lejos de la rutina escolar regular, los estudiantes con TDAH y autismo pueden tener transiciones turbulentas de regreso a la escuela en persona. Social Stories es una estrategia para ayudar y apoyar a los niños a mejorar las escuelas sociales y reducir la ansiedad. ***
What is Critical Race Theory?
Lately, a lot of people have been very upset about “critical race theory.” Back in September 2020, the former president directed federal agencies to cut funding for training programs that refer to “white privilege” or “critical race theory, declaring such programs “un-American propaganda” and “a sickness that cannot be allowed to continue.” In the last few months, at least eight states have passed legislation banning the teaching of CRT in schools and some 20 more have similar bills in the pipeline or plans to introduce them. What’s going on?
East Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
In ancient China, the Mid-Autumn Festival was first celebrated to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and the gifts of family. It’s one of the three big annual festivals designated for the living — the others are Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival. The 2020 Netflix movie, Over the Moon, is inspired by the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Anti-racism tools
As parents, caregivers, and community members, we have a responsibility to ensure everyone is safe from racism and has equitable opportunities to thrive. In order to do this, we must begin with ourselves.
Click the photo link to see a huge list of articles, action items, activities, bias tests, and resources for both adults and kids. Trying Together is an organization in Pittsburgh, PA, that works with the mission of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their community.
asian american and pacific islander heritage
Click the photo for some activities, books, and resources you can use to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage with children!
*** ¡Haga clic en la foto para ver algunas actividades, libros y recursos que puede usar para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia de los Asiáticos Americanos y de las Islas del Pacífico con los niños! ***
What is AAPI and why is it important? Click the video link for 2021 article by Connie Chang for Parents Magazine.
May is the month to celebrate and learn about the vast contributions that people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage have made to America.
*** ¿Qué es AAPI y por qué es importante? Haga clic en el enlace del video para el artículo de 2021 de Connie Chang para la revista Parents. Mayo es el mes para celebrar y aprender sobre las vastas contribuciones que las personas de origen asiático y de las islas del Pacífico han hecho a Estados Unidos. ***
A new podcast about childcare in America. women of all races have a common interest in childcare reform, but the system has been stacked against us for decades. get informed on the history and strategies for change.
*** Un nuevo podcast sobre el cuidado de los niños en Estados Unidos. las mujeres de todas las razas tienen un interés común en la reforma del cuidado de los niños, pero el sistema ha estado en contra nuestra durante décadas. Infórmese sobre la historia y las estrategias de cambio. Las transcripciones están disponibles en su sitio web para traducciones al español. ***
israel & Palestine
in conversation
Many of us hope for peace between these nations, which are very close to our hearts. Click the image for a 2013 BBC description of peace talks between 1967 - 2010.
In order to get at this question, the podcast below talks with Israelis and Palestinians who took the radical step of empathizing with the other side. From their experiences, we learn that empathy for the enemy is difficult and also dangerous.
Israel y Palestina en conversación
*** Muchos de nosotros esperamos la paz entre estas naciones, que están muy cerca de nuestro corazón. Haga clic en la imagen para ver una descripción de la BBC de 2013 de las conversaciones de paz entre 1967 y 2010. Para obtener esta pregnuta, este podcast habla con Israelis y Palestinos que daron el paso radical de empatizar con el otro lado. De sus experiencias aprendemos que emppatia for el enemigo dificil y tambien peligroso. ***
folklore coloring pages from the Philippines, Haiti & brazil
Designed and created by local SF teacher and artist, Christine Joy Amagan Ferrer. In her words, “The Divine is a multicultural coloring book for people of all ages (especially the child in all of us) inspired by folklore and spirituality from the Philippines (Diwatas), Haiti (Lwas of Vodou) and Brazil (Orixás of Candomble and deities of the Indigenous Brazilian Tupi Tribe). Thirteen divinities from each culture are represented, along with the folklore and symbolism associated with each of the divinities.”
Click the image to learn more and order pages!
Gender inclusivity by using pronouns
You may have noticed that people are sharing their pronouns in introductions, name tags, and Zooms. This is happening to make spaces more inclusive of transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender non-binary people. Including pronouns is a first step toward respecting people’s gender identity, working against cisnormativity, and creating a more welcoming space for people of all genders.
Inclusión de género mediante el uso de pronombres
*** Es posible que haya notado que las personas comparten sus pronombres en presentaciones, etiquetas de nombre y Zooms. Esto está sucediendo para hacer que los espacios sean más inclusivos para las personas transgénero, de género no conforme y de género no binario. La inclusión de pronombres es un primer paso para respetar la identidad de género de las personas, trabajar contra la cisnormatividad y crear un espacio más acogedor para personas de todos los géneros. ***
Interested in the science of race? Check out this podcast from 2008:
The Muslim holiday month of Ramadan
Click to learn how to support our Muslim friends during the daily fast from 4/12 - 5/12/2021.