Black History Month Conference 2024

October is Black History Month, and this year, we are proud to present a groundbreaking event focused on celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion, and advancing anti-discrimination strategies within educational settings.

Join us this October for a landmark event dedicated to integrating storytelling into the anti-racist curriculum. This conference is set to be a transformative occasion aimed at promoting racial equality and fostering positive relationships among children from diverse backgrounds.

Aims and Objectives

• Promoting Racial Equality: Raising awareness about integrating anti-racist narratives and practices in educational settings to combat racial discrimination.
• Empowering Educators: Equipping teachers, parents, and community members with effective tools, strategies, and resources to promote racial equality and tackle racial discrimination.
• Fostering Positive Relationships: Developing strategies to nurture positive relationships among children from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive environment.
• Sharing Best Practices: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices among stakeholders to advance racial equality in schools and communities.

Event Content

• Keynote Addresses: Inspiring speakers discussing the significance of storytelling in fostering an anti-racist curriculum and creating inclusive educational environments.
• Panel Discussions: Insightful discussions on the challenges and opportunities of promoting racial equality and tackling discrimination in primary education.
• Workshops and Breakout Sessions: Interactive sessions focused on practical strategies for embedding anti-racist storytelling into the curriculum and fostering inclusive practices.
• Human Library Books: Exploring diverse perspectives through our Human Library. Contact us if you would like to participate as a Human Library Book and share your story.
• Human Library Videos: Collaborating to produce Human Library videos, sharing experiences and insights on promoting racial equality in education. Parents are also encouraged to participate.
• Free Books: 8 free story books for primary school aged children and 1 free book of advice and guidance for the anti-racist curriculum

Why attend?

• Gain valuable insights into the integration of storytelling into the anti-racist curriculum.
• Learn practical strategies for promoting racial equality and fostering positive relationships among children of diverse backgrounds.
• Network with educators, experts, and community stakeholders committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.
• Access resources, tools, and support to better serve diverse communities and promote racial equality.
• Leave inspired and equipped with new ideas and best practices to drive positive change in your educational setting.

Who should attend?

• Educators, school administrators, and staff members
• Parents, caregivers, and family members of primary-aged children
• Community leaders, advocates, and activists
• Mental Health professionals, counsellors, and therapists
• Students and advocates for diversity and inclusion

Register Now

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue and take meaningful action towards embedding storytelling into the anti-racist curriculum. Join us in creating educational spaces where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

register now to secure your spot at our Black History Month event 31 October 2024