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Call for Ceasefire in Palestine
Families for DEI Le Monde call and stress the immediate need for a permanent ceasefire and share our unwavering support for peace in Israel and Palestine. According to the World Health Organization, over 100,000 Palestinians have tragically lost their lives, are wounded, or missing. This staggering number reflects the immense suffering and loss experienced by… Continue reading Call for Ceasefire in Palestine
Africa Fashion and Black Artists of Oregon at PAM
Thank you to all the families who made it out to the Portland Art Museum on Sunday, February 4, 2024 for Africa Fashion and Black Artists of Oregon. We enjoyed the galleries, panel discussion, and dance performance. Not to mention tour en francais of the French-speaking designers in the show. Both exhibits are up for… Continue reading Africa Fashion and Black Artists of Oregon at PAM
It’s Le Monde Lottery Time Again
We love Le Monde French Immersion and its inclusive, international spirit! Families for DEI at Le Monde is spreading the word about our wonderful school in communities across Portland. If you would like to help, please share the blurb below on social media and with families who might be interested in applying for the 2023-24… Continue reading It’s Le Monde Lottery Time Again
October 9, 2022 Meeting Notes
We gathered on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Colonel Summers Park - Adults in attendance: Sue Bickerstaff, Emma Colburn, Kelly Connor Sunrose, Raina Croff, Jeffrey Yasskin, Michelle. - Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022. Kelly will create post on website commemorating the holiday and include a link to the Kids’ Powwow in Laurelhurst. Michelle spoke of open-source… Continue reading October 9, 2022 Meeting Notes
2021-2022 Year-in-Review
At a glance, this year we… ● Changed our name to more accurately represent our vision, mission and members, and came to consensus on a logo (designed by parent-member-volunteer Michelle Lamanet, see above!)● Collaborated with the Le Monde Parents Committee on two events● Met monthly via ZOOM and in-person, allowing us to continue collaborating during… Continue reading 2021-2022 Year-in-Review
Let’s Spread the Word about Le Monde!
We love Le Monde French Immersion and its inclusive, international spirit! Families for DEI at Le Monde is spreading the word about our wonderful school in communities across Portland. If you would like to help, please share the blurb below on social media and with families who might be interested in applying for the 2022-23… Continue reading Let’s Spread the Word about Le Monde!
Honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Please enjoy this mood board and accompanying resources in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1YBgANZY8 Grace Lee Boggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU7XHhU-jxE Untold Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoOMZ5HLg9w Pacific Islander Voices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSZLY4ixUfQ Asian American Athletes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgG-0lOJjk Yo-Yo Ma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoP0ox_Jw_w Poem by Alex Dang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJd3eZIT2XY NASA celebrates AAPI Heritage Month https://smithsonianapa.org/learn/not-a-stereotype/ Video series for teachers and caregivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpS_u5RvMpM… Continue reading Honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Join us on June 13, 2021 for an afternoon with Jelani Memory
Click here to sign up for this virtual event. While the event is free of charge, please consider supporting Jelani and his work by purchasing one of his amazing books here.
Famille du Monde! Let’s Talk About Senegal
Welcome to the second issue of Famille du Monde, a quarterly publication of the DEI Committee at Le Monde. In each issue, you’ll find fun and educational resources for your family related to a topic designed to help us feel more connected to diverse local and global French-speaking communities. In this issue, we are tuning… Continue reading Famille du Monde! Let’s Talk About Senegal