Race to Justice

			Race to Justice

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A Racial Justice and Diversity Program for Junior High

Authors: Jose' A. Ballester y Marquez and Robin Gray

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association 1995

Pub. Date: 1995

Available From:UUA Bookstore

Theme and Description Promotes self-esteem, reduces preiudice, and affirms racial, ethnic, cultural, and familial diversity. Directly addresses the definition and nature of racism in age-appropriate ways, engages participants in hands-on activities, and builds community.

Goals for Participants

To promote self-esteem in a caring community
To understand racial justice and diversity issues through experiential learning exercises
To understand and affirm the value of multiculturalism
To see oneself and others as active agents for racial justice.

Age RangeAges 12 to 14

Size of Group 10 to 16 ideal

Space Requirements A meeting space large enough for small- and largegroup activities; ideally, one that can be decorated with multicultural visuals.

Number of Sessions 15

Length of Sessions 1 hour

Leader Training No special training is required. Go-leaders of both genders who represent racial, ethnic, and/or cultural diversity; like young adolescents; are committed to racial justice; and have good group dynamic skills are strongly recommended.

Leader Preparation1 1/2 to 4 hours per session

Strengths

Includes creative, engaging activities, including two games
Contains clear, well-scripted sessions
Inspires group-building
Addresses a variety of learning styles
Provides an opportunity for participants to interact with a variety of people in the congregation
Culminates in a multimedia proiect that can involve the entire congregation
Empowers young people to act on their principles and values.

Limitation May require a large time commitment from leaders, especially for the multimedia project.

Adaptability

Can be used in a youth-group format rather than a classroom format Can be adapted as workshops for camps and conferences
Can be adapted for senior-high youth
With sufficient leadership, can be used with groups of 20 or more.

Unitarian Universalist Values Directly addresses the UU Principles of the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.