Understand Black@ in independent schools Thursday, May 27, 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a POCIS Roundtable discussion and conversation about the Black@ social media movement happening across the country at independent schools. Erin Hays from Gonzaga University, Marie Meyers from Concord Academy, and Aaron Mieszczanski from Harvard Westlake will discuss the responses to Black@ from various school constituencies, their school's communications strategy, and what learning

The Summit: Where People of Color in Philanthropy Thrive

Join us for an exciting two-day interactive online conference for people of color in philanthropy. Learn from leaders of color in philanthropy and grow with your peers at The Summit this June 23 and 24. Be inspired and prepared to do great things by our incredible line-up of speakers: John Rogers, Alicia D. Guevara, Erik

Practicing Together: Navigating Conversations About Antiracism

CA, United States

Practicing Together: Navigating Conversations About Antiracism San Francisco Schoolhouse's Head of School Carol Swainson will use excerpts from her up and coming film along with DEI Consultant Jen Cort who will also share concepts from her up and coming book to facilitate learning and practice for participants. In this workshop participants will: (i) develop and

$250 – $400

Practicing Together: Navigating Proactive and Responsive Conversations about the N-Word and Other Slurs

Practicing Together: Navigating Proactive and Responsive Conversations about the N-Word and Other Slurs,  San Francisco Schoolhouse's Head of School Carol Swainson will use excerpts from her up and coming film along with DEI Consultant Jen Cort who will also share concepts from her up and coming book to facilitate learning and practice for participants. In

$250 – $400

POCIS Winter Social

Blind Tiger 2600 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

Join the POCIS for a night of community, connection, and joy at Blind Tiger in Oakland. It's been a long time since we've been able to gather together as an in-person community and welcome you to join us to make connections, new and old, before we head into the winter break. POCIS will provide some

Jason Reynolds – Talking to Kids about Race

Zoom

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who writes novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences. His award-winning book, Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, was a National Book Award finalist, Carnegie Medal winner, and was named one of the best books of 2019 by NPR, The New York Times,

BIPOC LGBTQ+ Affinity Gathering (ZOOM)

Zoom

Join Us for a Night of Connection and Education with your Independent School LGBTQ+ Bay Area Colleagues of Color. ** Due to COVID, this event will now take place on Zoom. Link will be shared closer to the date ** Come hear from BIPOC LGBTQ+ School Leaders as they share their experiences leading while navigating

Harker’s 4th Annual Student Diversity Leadership Gathering

Zoom

Please join students and faculty from The Harker School as we continue the work of the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Our goal is to connect with students, faculty and staff in California schools who want to further explore diversity and social activism through an experiential program that will deepen our thinking, explore the dynamics

Free

Celebrating Latinx Ownership in Wine and Food of Sonoma Valley

Join POCIS colleagues to try the wines of Ceja and Robledo family wineries, enjoy lunch at Picazo Cafe near downtown Sonoma, and then mingle in the beautiful gardens at Cornerstone, all with transportation provided between destinations. 10:45am 1:30pm (Tasting Tour), 1:30-4pm (Lunch and Garden Mingle) There is limited room available for wine tasting. Any and

POC Educator Appreciation Get Together

Rincon Park The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, United States

NorCal POCIS and CATDC are thrilled to invite you to a special community event: The POC Educator Appreciation Get Together! Where: Rincon Park in San Francisco When: Saturday, April 30 from 11am-1pm Who: Open to any educators of color from our NorCal schools! Spread the word! Families and pets invited! We will provide some coffee and