RARE Newsletter November 2024 (Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity)
All-Schools Student Community Gathering - Documentary, Pizza, Friends!
Join us Wed, Nov 20th at UnivHeights Center for an event giving space for all high school students to learn about Seattle’s desegregation efforts through RARE’s documentary and build community by meeting and sharing their experiences in education to inspire collective change across their school communities.
Investing in Racial Equity: Empowering Students
Grateful for investments from its supporters, RARE continues to empower students and impact racial equity. We’re planning for more in 2025! Thank you for your gifts to RARE.
RARE’s Film at Seattle Center During Winterfest!
Join RARE at Seattle Center’s Armory Stage on Sat, Dec 7 @ 3 pm for RHS: Beyond Black & White and a panel discussion exhorting viewers to “do something!” in response! Check out Winterfest and other events at the Center.
Black Panther Elmer Dixon Shares With RARE
Seattle Black Panther founder and DEI expert Elmer Dixon shared his journey in advocacy and activism for racial equity during a recent RARE Open Discussion. Link to the recording and more Open Discussion events.
Educator Uses RARE’s Film in History Class
RARE’s documentary is a regular feature in Mr. Zeichner’s 11th grade history class at Ingraham HS. RARE hopes for the film to be adopted as a resource that is embedded in the curriculum of courses related to civil rights, history, ethnic studies, and education. More info about the film.
Cece Chan Joins RARE's Film Outreach Team
Welcome to Cece Chan – RARE’s new Film Outreach Coordinator! She brings energy, passion, connections and experience in film-making and storytelling to her outreach efforts!
Contact us to host a film event for your school, PTSA, book group, neighbors, work colleagues, etc.
Connections Seeks Activity Providers; Builds Partner Network
RARE & Urban League partner to offer Connections – a program bringing diverse groups of peers together, building a stronger sense of community and belonging. The team is developing a directory of vetted activity providers who offer a wide variety of engaging and fun experiences. Do you have ideas to suggest?