Information WebinarThursday – 8/21/2014

6:00pm

Embracing Differences Mission

To use art to educate and promote a community where all people share a

mutual respect for others without prejudice, hate or fear

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Embracing Difference Board

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FromTop Left: Marcine Johnson; Center: Charlotte Wilen; Nii Ayree; Bottom Row: Sonja Williams; Mary Shepherd

Event

What:Students Draw the Line Against Prejudice Art Exhibit and Contest

Who:Greater Atlanta Area Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

When/Where: (New Location)November 1, 2014 opening; Nov. 2-Nov. 22 ExhibitThe Arts Exchange750 Kalb Street, S.E. Atlanta, Ga. 30312

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Why This Event

A. C. T.

•Addressing – Intolerance via prejudice & stereotyping

•Communicating – Effectively

•Transforming – Thoughts and actions

•Winnings – Cash Prizes for School Art Programs• 1st- $1,000• 2nd - $750• 3rd - $500

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Outcome

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• Nine (9) winners – three from each school category [elementary, middle, high school]

• A unique collection of art that truly expresses how students will address prejudice and stereotypes

• The start of a movement that inspires students to:• think about their actions regarding others• “stand up” to prejudice and encourage a

different resolution• Community enthusiasm to continue the event yearly• Expansion of the program to become a nationwide

and eventually a global event

Field Trips [Transportation]

Schools have to request field trips using the present processes and procedures in place today

Depending on the process in place, Embracing Differences will reimburse the school directly or the district/regional office for the expense

The exhibit is planned for November 2 through November 22 and may be visited during normal school hours reserved for field trips

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Conveying the Message - Elementary

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• Write the word “Diversity” on a white board or flip chart

• Ask students how they feel about the word• Share with the students your experience in

life with the topic and why you think it is important

• Present the theme for the submission – Students Draw the Line Against Prejudice

• Entertain questions about what type of art piece they want to submit

• Explain the guidelines

Conveying the Message – Middle School

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• Start a conversation with the students about their experiences with diverse individuals

• Ask students to define the word• Ask the students to reveal the most difficult

aspect of being a standout• Share with the students your experiences in

life with the topic and why you believe it is important

• Introduce the theme – Students Draw the Line Against Prejudice Art Exhibit and Contest

• Explain the guidelines

Conveying the Message – High School

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• Divide the class into smaller groups of 5-6 people

• Ask how familiar they are with the TV show Family Guy

• Show the episode – To Live and Die in Dixie

• Have students answer questions regarding stereotyping as depicted in the episode

• After the exercise, approach the students with the idea of the art exhibit and contest

• Explain the guidelines

Exercise – Definition & Discussion

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Diversity

a)Race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientationb)Qualities, characteristics, interactions, perspectives, and perceptions that make us who we are todayc)Differences

What We Need From You

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• Commitment to the project via submission forms

• Permission slips from parents for students who intend to participate

• Permission to announce and publicize the event on school websites, newspapers, and other social media sites.

• For Social Media sites, especially Facebook, invite your “friends” to like us. This spreads the word and garners support for the event

Important Dates/Time Frames

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Date Event Completed

Last Day of School

Communicate Intent to Participate Completed

Week of August 4

ED verifies schools intent & complete registration

In progress

August 7, 21 ED Information Webinar In progress

September 15 All submissions due to ED In progress

September 30 Confirm Field Trip Dates In progress

Week of October 6

Schools notified about winning submissions

In progress

November 1 Opening Day Event In progress

November 3-14

Two-week Exhibit/Field Trips In progress

Field Trip Calendar

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November 2014

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Thank You

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Thanks for attending the webinar. If you have questions, please contact us via email at

ed2010org@gmail.com or visit the website at http://www.embracingdifferences.com and

communicate with other participants via the blog