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Diversity Dialogue: Part1: Film Analysis

Agenda

1.  Introductions

2.  Ice Breaker

3.  The Why?

4.  Video Analysis

5.  Discussion

6.  Key Takeaways

7.  Conclusion

Introductions

Johnny Reed

S  Hometown: Chicago, IL

S  Corps: 2013

S  8th Grade ELA/French

Quincy Young

S  Hometown: Riverside, CA

S  Corps: 2014

S  8th Grade ELA

Beverly Daniel Tatum “Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the cafeteria?”

Target Identity

S  “The parts of our identity that do capture our attention are those that other people notice, and that reflect back to us.”

Dominant Identity

S  The aspect of identity that is the target of others’ attention, and subsequently of our own, often is that which sets us apart as exceptional or “other” in their eyes.”

Ice Breaker

Target Identity

S  Which part of your identity captures our attention first?

Complete the following list:

I am:

1.   _______________

2.   _______________

3.   _______________

4.   _______________

Dominant Identity

S  Which parts of your identity do you believe afford you certain privileges in society?

Complete the following list:

I am:

1.   ________________

2.   ________________

3.   _________________

4.   _________________

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Framing Typically, Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

sessions are planned and executed by Teach For America staff members. However, this opportunity was presented by a staff member and Quincy and I

accepted as we understand—as growing stakeholders in this work—the need to foster a safe communal

space where uncomfortable conversations are welcomed to deepen our collective and individual

critical consciousness.

Objective

We Will Be Able To:

S Create a communal space where CMs, staff members and ours guests can openly share their authentic experiences, within our cohort community, to further expand our collective perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as it relates to our students.

Video Analysis: Crazy Beautiful

S  Synopsis:

Nicole Oakley, the spoiled, rich, out-of-control daughter of congressman Tom Oakley, meets a working class Mexican-American straight-A student, Carlos Nuñez, resulting in a clash of cultures, values, and a love affair.

Discussion Questions:

1.  What privileges is Nicole afforded that grant her agency?

2.  What targeted identities does Nicole demonstrate?

Nicole

1.  What privileges is Nicole afforded that grant her agency?

2.  What targeted identities does Nicole demonstrate?

Carlos

1.  What privileges is Carlos afforded that grant him agency?

2.  What targeted identities does Carlos demonstrate?

Expanding our Understanding

S What is the benefit of understanding the stakes of targeted and dominant identities as they relate to our students?

Key Takeaway

S The ultimate goal of our time together is to primarily leave this space with a heightened awareness of thinking critically about how our student’s personal experiences impact them academically and socially.

Thank You