INTERSECTIONALITY AND WOMEN OF COLOR

  • As we close out March and Women’s History Month, it is important to acknowledge that women of color have unique experiences and marginalized identities. Over the years, women have overcome inequities on their quest for social justice within our community and the workplace. As we continue to learn, reflect, and act on racial and gender equity, it is essential to bring an awareness as it relates to intersectionality of women and the experiences and multiple challenges they face. Just this month we tragically witnessed the intersectionality of race and gender in a mass shooting in Atlanta targeting Asian women.

    Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a critical race theorist, includes multiple forms of discrimination, such as class, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, that unite or intersect marginalized individuals such as women of color. As a result, these overlapping social identities serve as a reminder that women of color have more than one single identity and may experience several forms of discrimination. As an example, a Black woman may face discrimination because of her race, ethnicity, and gender.

     

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    REFLECT AND TAKE ACTION

    Questions to Consider for Self-Reflection:

    • How will I examine my own attitudes and biases about intersections of social identities facing women?
    • As a leader, what strategies will I implement to mitigate social injustices in the workplace for women impacted by overlapping social identities?
    • As an organization, how will you create safe places for employees to have dialogues about intersectionality and its impact on women in the workplace?

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Celebrating Black History Month

  • Black History Month is an annual celebration held for the entire month of February and it recognizes Black people for their extraordinary achievements and their significant roles in the history of the United States. During Black History Month, we reflect on what it means to be an African American, remember the good works of our Black activists and trailblazers, who fought for social justice. This month, we encourage you to think of ways to honor the significant works of Black people by supporting black-owned businesses, reading African American literature, becoming a mentor, volunteering your services, or visiting local museums in honor of Black History Month.

    REFLECT AND TAKE ACTION

    Questions to Consider for Self-Reflection:

    • What does Black History Month mean to you? 
    • How will you celebrate Black History Month?
    • What actions will you take to support equity for Black community members?

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United Way 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge

  • Join Superintendent Pero and PCSD employees by participating in Greater Rochester’s 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge with the United Way from October 23-November 20! As part of the 21-Day Equity Challenge, PCSD will be participating with more than 60,000 community members and 200 organizations in the Greater Rochester Area who are seeking to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community.

    From October 23-November 20, links to articles, videos, podcasts, and reflections from the 21-Day Equity Challenge will be posted here. This self-directed learning opportunity has a daily commitment of only 10-15 minutes a day. Daily topics include Understanding Bias, Levels of Racism, Housing Inequities, Building a Race Equity Culture and many more. You may access this material starting Friday, October 23 here on this page.

    As a District, we share the goal of the United Way and the 21-Day Equity Challenge to “confront racism, bias and other social injustices to create a just and equitable community for all.” PCSD has been a long-standing partner with the United Way, and over the last five years, Pittsford Schools’ employees have donated more than $150,000 to support the United Way.

    We hope you’ll join the District and the United Way in this important work towards building greater understanding and equity in our schools and communities.

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