"We invite white folks at Mesa Community College to join us in this months [sic] honest discussion as we explore the concept of whiteness through the lens of educationg, [sic]," reads an invitation on MCC's Intranet, a network for district faculty and staff. "We would like to have a conversation with faculty and staff on how they endeavor to build a diverse learning environment in their classrooms. We will be having a supportive dialogue around challenges and practices that we can use to support our students of color."
Three teachers representing life sciences, political sciences, and dance will help lead the discussion, scheduled on Google Meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. this morning. Neither the public nor students are invited, nor will a copy of the video meeting be made public.