The hosting of the Project 1619 webinar series at the University of Phoenix continues with the discussion on the multicultural education movement

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE) – The hosting of the 1619 project at the University of Phoenix continues on March 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. PDT with a second discussion, this time on multicultural education.

Despite a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion education, misunderstandings persist about the difference between multicultural education and anti-racist education. The presentation will define the difference between each approach and include an open discussion on whether multiculturalism and the study of arts education are a success or failure. Participants will then determine whether anti-racist education creates a stronger paradigm for learning the experiences of all cultures.

Dr. Arleen M Kennedy, Superintendent of Balsz School District # 31, Phoenix AZ, will host the webinar. Dr. Kennedy has over 26 years of experience as an educator and specializes in guiding urban education. Her research focuses on educational policies and practices that promote diversity in education. She is a strong advocate of underrepresented families of children in school and advocates school reform through cultural understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion in student learning.

This webinar is the second in a two-part series on the 1619 Project, a long New York Times Magazine journalism project that explores the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans. The project began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones was awarded the Pulitzer Prize 2020 for her introductory essay on The 1619 Project.

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