AVReading Newsletter June Coming to Consciousness
The focus of the AVReading newsletters this year has been on race and equity. If you missed some of the newsletters or you would like to review them, you can access them at avreading.org. We have examined a broad range of topics from intentionality and language to recognizing privilege, holding courageous conversations and addressing microagressions. We’ve addressed specific practices like calling home, bringing in current events, and acknowledging language choices. For this last installment, I will discuss the idea of increased consciousness. I have taken the idea from the concept of “Stay Woke” which has a history within the African American community. It’s the idea that once you start to realize the inequities and injustices that exist around you, it’s important to remain aware and active in your work to make our community safe for everyone. The idea of staying conscious implies that it requires a perpetual effort to rec...