I mentioned in last week’s blog that calling in is a tool I want to use more in 2019. I’m currently in a diversity-focused book club with school leaders in a local district, which is where I was first introduced to the practice. Please understand that this blog represents my newest learning and comprehension of calling in; I will cite my sources as thoroughly as possible and any errors are mine alone. I may get things wrong, but I think it’s worth wading through some complexity in order to both be a better ally and to broaden the community of activists.
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The subject matter of this blog owes a great debt to Brittany Packnett, a brilliant activist, educator, podcaster, and woman. A few weeks ago, she posted on her Instagram about spending privilege and it got me thinking. This blog is the result of that thinking. If you don’t follow her, you are missing out.
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