Racial Literacy

Racial Literacy

Front: Racial Literacy is:

• The knowledge, skills, and awareness needed to talk thoughtfully about race and racism; this naturally includes having a rich vocabulary including terms such as race, racism, prejudice, ally, upstander, and so on
• The ability to identify racism when it happens
• Having strategies to counter or cope with racism
• Understanding the role racism plays in society

Back: Coaches must understand the impacts of institutional racism and recognize their own triggers and implicit biases. Coaches should actively seek training or support from experts and participate in affinity groups, rather than relying on colleagues of color.

Reflection Questions:

• How might I discuss and respond to topics of race in a mindful manner with both teachers and administrators?
• How might I remain aware of how my racial identity influences my coaching?
• How might I coach across racial differences with humility and grace?

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