Brief Program Overview Video:
To Bring:
Please have the following with you for the session:
- Markers, pens and a notebook or some blank sheets of paper you can keep together in a folder.
- A printout of the following pages:
Pre-Session 1 Resources
Directly below are some resources to give you background on the topics we will discuss together during Session 1.
To Read:
Below are 3 short resources discussing the concept of unconscious bias.
Unconscious Bias
A quick infographic overview of unconscious bias and some impacts. Focus on the second section on "What is Unconscious Bias."
Infographic: 3 min
Why Having a Brain Means You're Biased
Biases form the invisible lens through which we all subconsciously see the world.
Article: 5 mins
Who, Me? Biased?
What is implicit bias? NYT/POV's Saleem Reshamwala unscrews the lid on the unfair effects of our subconscious. Click play below to view
Video: 2.5 min
If you want to learn more, here are 2 more resources to explore:
Inclusion, Exclusion, Illusion and Collusion
A TEDx talk by Helen Turnbull on the Inclusion Paradox
Video: 13.25 min
Why Identity Matters
How do you identify yourself? And, what is the most important part of your identity?
Text + Video Clips: 20 min
