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Today I am reflecting on the thought provoking questions from Cecily Relucio and the powerful messages from Dr. David Stovall and Bettina Love shared at Umuwi Ethnic Studies first fireside chat last night. A few insights I am carrying with me: 1. Umuwi, home, is where and who we are from. It's the beauty and strength from tías, cousins, parents, friends, community members and our culture that existed for generations before us. We stand on their shoulders. 2. Understand the history of school reform, who is involved, how systems have been designed to benefit the few. Understand the local context. All roads, somehow, lead back to Chicago. Knowledge is power for us to move to action. 3. Community. This fireside chat centered community with Tamara Prather starting the time together allowing the audience to introduce ourselves to new faces around us and share what is umuwi to us. We gathered over food after the fireside chat to further connections. 4. In the words of Mariame Kaba, "Hope is a discipline." Boundaries are critical as a form of discipline to create space for joy and hope. That's the work. This proud Latina mother can't wait to see Umuwi Ethnic Studies grow.💖🙏🏽

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World Children's Day is celebrated worldwide on November 20th, marking an annual global event dedicated to promoting the well-being and rights of children. The 2023 theme, "For Every Child, Every Right," underscores the importance of ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, enjoys their fundamental rights. In this blog, discover five NGOs upholding child rights that you can support this World Children’s Day: https://lnkd.in/dsMBcJRc