We're not going anywhere.
We as an organization aren't moving or changing our language. After taking a survey of the lay of the land, we noticed that changing our language and how we discuss our work is a real misstep. They even said that, if we change our language, they'll ban that, too.
Nah.
The easiest thing to say is that, yes, a plethora of places didn't implement their "DEI" initiatives well enough to take hold in schools and places of work.
But to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion are bad ideas is where we hold the line. As believers in racial justice and human rights, we all have a role to play in upholding our shared humanity.
We're doubling down on empathy, justice, and mutual cares.
The ability to name anti-Blackness, transphobia, xenophobia, and imperialism —among too many other oppressions— doesn't hamper the work we do with students and schools. In fact, it makes it better.
Our students and our communities deserve better, and EduColor stands "ten toes down" in holding people accountable to that.
Call it what you will, but our educators know what we're talking about. I hope you'll join us in that fight wherever you are.
Jose
