{"id":2102086,"date":"2023-11-17T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girl-scouts-to-host-training-sessions-on-internalized-racism-white-supremacy-culture\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T15:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:35:36","slug":"girl-scouts-to-host-training-sessions-on-internalized-racism-white-supremacy-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girl-scouts-to-host-training-sessions-on-internalized-racism-white-supremacy-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Girl Scouts to offer training on &#8216;internalized racism&#8217; and &#8216;white supremacy culture&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgirl-scouts-to-host-training-sessions-on-internalized-racism-white-supremacy-culture%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102086&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Girl Scouts of the USA Embrace Racial Equity Training Series<\/h2>\n<p>The Girl Scouts of the USA, a 111-year-old organization dedicated to empowering young women, is taking a \u200dbold step forward by offering a four-part \u2062&#8221;racial equity&#8221; training\u2062 series. This series \u200caims to\u2062 educate \u200bvolunteers and parents\u200c on important topics such as &#8220;internalized racism&#8221; and\u200b &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-school-district-drops-one-acronym-for-another-while-claiming-theyre-a-symptom-of-white-supremacy-culture\/\" title=\"San Francisco School District Drops One Acronym For Another While Claiming They\u2019re A \u2018Symptom Of White Supremacy Culture\u2019\">white supremacy culture<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Starting \u200bon December 13, the virtual lessons will kick off\u2064 with\u2062 &#8220;Foundations in Racial Equity,&#8221; followed by &#8220;Foundations in Internalized Racism&#8221; on January 16. On February \u20635, participants will delve into the crucial subject of &#8220;Understanding and Decentering White Supremacy Culture.&#8221; The series \u2064will conclude in late March with\u200b a lesson\u2064 titled &#8220;Navigating Change, Power, and Equitable Decision Making.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Building a Learning Community for Racial Equity<\/h3>\n<p>These D.E.I. Racial Equity workshops are designed to\u200d create a vibrant learning community where participants can develop a shared language and analysis around diversity, inclusion, and equity. Together, we will deeply explore the concept of race, interrogate structural\u2064 racism, and \u200dreflect on how it manifests\u200c in our individual experiences, organizational dynamics, and systemic\u2062 outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The training sessions\u200c will be conducted through GS Learn, a\u2064 specialized \u2064platform for Girl Scout volunteers and family members. \u2063It provides a\u200c convenient and \u2062accessible\u200c way for participants to engage in these \u2063important discussions.<\/p>\n<p>While the Girl Scouts have not commented on the trainings, this move follows their\u2064 previous announcement that scouts could earn an &#8220;LGBTQ+ Pride Month Fun Patch&#8221; by participating \u2063in pride parades or learning about\u2063 LGBTQ+\u200c history. Additionally, the organization \u200dhas published an &#8220;anti-racism guide&#8221; inspired by\u2062 Critical Race Theory, encouraging parents to\u2064 discuss racism with their children.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming racial equity \u2063training sessions \u2063are being organized in collaboration with the Equity Paradigm Group, \u2063a consulting \u200dfirm based in North Carolina. This \u2062group of dedicated diversity practitioners and social justice activists aims to revolutionize the way organizations approach \u200dtheir work.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Exploring Intersectional Racial Equity<\/h3>\n<p>The Equity Paradigm Group&#8217;s training sessions cover a \u2062wide range of topics, including strategies for applying an intersectional racial equity lens, defining and pursuing liberation, and \u2063challenging and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girl-scouts-to-host-training-sessions-on-internalized-racism-white-supremacy-culture\/\" title=\"Girl Scouts to offer training on 'internalized racism' and 'white supremacy culture'.\">de-centering white dominant culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It \u200dis \u200dworth noting \u2063that the Boy Scouts of America have also embraced left-wing ideologies on race, requiring aspiring Eagle Scouts to earn the \u200b&#8221;Citizenship in Society&#8221; merit badge, which promotes\u200b similar viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p>As organizations like the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts take steps to address racial equity and social justice, they are shaping the future \u200cby empowering young\u200b individuals\u2063 to become informed and engaged citizens.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the training series address the concept of internalized racism?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S around race and equity.\u200d The Girl Scouts of the USA recognizes the importance\u2064 of \u200daddressing and dismantling\u200d the systemic barriers that continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-liberty-lawyer-ketanji-brown-jackson-cant-uphold-constitution-if-she-thinks-its-racist\/\" title=\"First Liberty Lawyer: Ketanji Brown Jackson Can't Uphold Constitution if She Thinks It's Racist\">perpetuate racial inequality<\/a>. By offering this training series,\u200d the organization is taking \u2063a proactive and necessary step\u2062 toward promoting diversity,\u2062 equity, and \u2062inclusion within its ranks.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative to understand that racial equity \u2063goes beyond the mere acceptance of diversity. It requires actively challenging and changing systems that disproportionately disadvantage racial and ethnic groups. This training series\u2063 provides Girl \u200dScouts volunteers and parents with the tools and knowledge to become advocates for racial equity within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The first lesson, &#8220;Foundations in Racial Equity,&#8221; serves\u2062 as an introduction to the concept of racial equity,\u2064 providing participants \u2062with a solid understanding of its importance. This lesson aims to create a shared understanding of what racial equity means and why it is crucial for creating \u200ba just \u200dsociety.<\/p>\n<p>The second lesson, &#8220;Foundations in Internalized Racism,&#8221; delves deeper into the construct of internalized racism. It explores how\u2062 societal messages and systems perpetuate racial biases and how \u2064individuals internalize these biases, creating self-hatred or feelings of inferiority.\u200c By understanding internalized racism, participants can begin to recognize and challenge their own biases, ultimately working towards racial equity.<\/p>\n<p>The third lesson, &#8220;Understanding\u2062 and Decentering White Supremacy Culture,&#8221; offers a critical examination\u200c of white supremacy culture, a system that upholds white dominance \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-supreme-court-justices-dissent-in-major-affirmative-action-ruling\/\" title=\"3 Supreme Court Justices Disagree in Key Affirmative Action Decision\">perpetuates racial inequality<\/a>. This lesson aims to raise awareness of the ways in which white \u200dsupremacy culture manifests itself in everyday situations, allowing\u200d participants to challenge and dismantle its influence within their \u2063personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n<p>Finally,\u200c the series concludes with &#8220;Navigating Change, Power, and \u2063Equitable Decision Making.&#8221; This lesson focuses on\u2062 empowering participants to create change within their \u200bcommunities by \u2063understanding power dynamics and employing \u2064equitable decision-making processes.\u2063 By\u2062 taking agency and actively working towards racial equity, volunteers and parents can become powerful advocates \u2063for positive change.<\/p>\n<p>The Girl Scouts \u200dof the USA should be commended for taking this \u2062bold step towards racial equity education. In doing so, they are demonstrating their commitment to\u2063 creating an inclusive and diverse organization that stands \u200dagainst racial injustice. By providing these learning opportunities, the Girl \u2062Scouts of\u2063 the USA\u200d are equipping their volunteers and parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to effect meaningful change in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>This training series serves as a\u2063 call to action for other organizations to follow suit and prioritize racial equity education. It is \u200bcrucial that organizations acknowledge their role in perpetuating systemic racism and actively \u200bwork towards dismantling these systems. By offering racial equity training, organizations can create spaces that are inclusive, empowering, and equitable for all\u200c people.<\/p>\n<p>As the Girl \u2062Scouts of the\u2063 USA takes this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-gov-newsom-signs-executive-order-studying-ai-in-government\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom of California signs order to study AI in government.\">significant leap forward<\/a>, it paves the way for a more just and inclusive society. By embracing\u2062 racial equity education, the organization exemplifies \u2062the \u2064values it seeks to instill in its members &#8211; leadership,\u200c resilience, and a commitment to making the world a\u2063 better place. Through ongoing efforts to promote racial equity, the \u200dGirl Scouts of the USA \u200dis playing a vital role in creating a more just and equitable future for all.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Girl Scouts of the USA plans to provide a four-part training series on &#8220;racial equity&#8221; to volunteers and parents. The sessions will address topics like &#8220;internalized racism&#8221; and &#8220;white supremacy culture.&#8221; This move suggests that the 111-year-old organization, originally established for young women, has embraced Critical Race Theory, a controversial ideology present in American schools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":2102087,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102086\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}