Please join us for the second installment in our four-part webinar series on resolving tensions and promoting solidarity among communities of color and among children of color, in particular.
In the first part of our series, SooJin Pate and Margo Okazawa-Rey offered their illuminating perspectives on the roots of the tensions, noting the persistence of "divide-and-conquer" strategies, the role of media in normalizing racial stereotypes and misconceptions, and more. We also lifted up inspiring ... view more »
Please join us for the second installment in our four-part webinar series on resolving tensions and promoting solidarity among communities of color and among children of color, in particular.
In the first part of our series, SooJin Pate and Margo Okazawa-Rey offered their illuminating perspectives on the roots of the tensions, noting the persistence of “divide-and-conquer” strategies, the role of media in normalizing racial stereotypes and misconceptions, and more. We also lifted up inspiring examples of solidarity among communities of color.
In this second webinar, we take a deeper dive into how one community goes about forging meaningful relationships among families and especially children of color. Drawing on the experiences and work of Families of Color-Seattle (FOCS), we’ll talk about specific ways in which young people of color are currently showing solidarity with each other, about the “critical consciousness” that fuels such solidarity, and about specific ways parents and other caregivers can nurture children who find community with each other.
Join us and be sure to bring your wisdom and questions.
Register to join this Talking Race & Kids conversation. We welcome any questions and comments you have to share as you do.
As with all Talking Race & Kids webinars, registration is free. Once you register, you’ll receive a link to the recording, the transcript, and relevant resources in the days following the live event.
Special Guests
Hafidha Acuay (she/her) is the Events Manager and Program Coordinator at Families of Color Seattle (FOCS). She joined FOCS in early 2020 to support their transition from all in-person programming to all virtual gatherings in response to the pandemic shutdown. Hafidha is Black, Latina, a grown unschooler, and the mother of a queer, always-unschooled teenager. Outside of FOCS, Hafidha is an avid outdoorswoman and the Managing Director at PeoplesHub, an online movement school that serves community organizers.
Shawn Koyano (she/her) is the Program Director of Families of Color Seattle (FOCS). She was raised by a Black single mother who worked to instill in her the value of her own life, perseverance and the will to thrive. Shawn has worked in Non-profit management for 20 years and values supporting families in community. Currently, she is enrolled in a dual MSW/MEd in Human Sexuality (Sex Therapy) program and strives to work with parents of color and birthgiving folks to heal sexual trauma. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, acquiring and caring for her new plants, being on the water and growing food.
Christine Tang (she/her) became the Executive Director of Families of Color Seattle (FOCS) in March of 2020. Prior to that, she served FOCS as the Director of Programs, and before that as director of the FOCS Board. Christine has two young boys, and, as a Nigerian-Romanian immigrant, found in FOCS the support and understanding she needed as a mother of children with intersectional identities. She has a LL.M. in environmental law and previously worked in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Christine is passionate about issues pertaining to intersectionality, environmental justice, racial equity and inclusion in education.
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