This series of conversations is designed for language educators who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Its purpose is to address the unique challenges faced by BIPOC individuals in the language education field, offering a platform to discuss these issues and share valuable resources that empower advocates for change. By fostering a sense of belonging, promoting representation, cultural sensitivity, and professional growth, and providing emotional support, this initiative aims to tackle systemic inequities and advance equity within the language education community. These conversations will take place in person at the convention and via Zoom during 2024.
BIPOC Educators Affinity Group
For language educators who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
This group will meet on the following dates, once a month from January - June 2024.
Register using the form below.
Register using the form below.
All meetings will take place at 7:30 ET via Zoom. The link will be sent to your email after registration is completed.
Group facilitators:
Thomas Jesús Garza
Peng Peng
Bonnie Wang
Kim Winslow
Thank you for your interest in ACTFL’s Affinity groups. Please use this form to register for the BIPOC Educators affinity group. If you identify with more than one of the groups, you are welcome to register for any other groups as well, on their respective forms. Note that we have planned the Zoom gatherings on different days to honor individuals’ intersecting identities.
Please take a moment to read this affinity group’s description as you consider registering.