FHS Social Justice Week 2021 February 8th-12th
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FHS Social Justice Week 2021
February 8th-12th
FHS Clubs & Organizations Presenting During Social Justice Week:
Asian American Student Union, Black Student Union, BRAVE,
FHS Music, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Indian Student Union,
Jewish Student Union, LatinX Culture Club
Mental Health Awareness Club, Multicultural Student Union,
Muslim Student Union, Social Justice Club
Monday (2/8)
Period 1 - White Privilege and White Fragility: The BSU will address the misconceptions people have of White Privilege by
giving real life examples, clear definitions and bringing up the roots of White Privilege. This year we will also be discussing White
Fragility, which is the subconscious response white people have when called out on their racist comments and/or actions.
Presenters: Black Student Union
Period 2 - Intersectional Feminism: In this presentation, BRAVE will partner with all other social justice clubs to outline the
intersectionality of feminism with other parts of one’s identity. We will talk about topics like Black feminism, Asian-American
feminism, and more!
Presenters: BRAVE
Period 3 (first half of period 10:06 AM-10:40 AM) - LGBTQIA and Mental Health: This presentation outlines the effects of
being part of the LGBTQIA+ community on mental health. Representatives from the Mental Health Awareness Club and the GSA
will also review how to be a good ally for those in the community as well as those suffering from mental health disorders.
Presenters: Gender Sexuality Alliance and Mental Health Awareness
Period 3 (second half of period 10:40-11:14 AM) - Men’s Mental Health: This presentation will shed a light on the harrowing
truths of men’s mental health in the United States and worldwide. Through statistics and personal experiences, we hope to show
what a large issue mental health is in men and why it has been underrepresented by the media and ways to help combat the issue
at hand.
Presenters: Gender Sexuality Alliance and Mental Health Awareness
Period 4 (first half of period 12:00 PM - 12:34 PM) - AIDS Crisis: A deep-dive into the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how it affected
society’s perception of the LGBTQIA+ community (RENT didn’t tell you everything you need to know).
Presenters: Emily Vitale
Period 4 (second half of period 12:34 PM - 1:08 PM) - Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: MCSU presenters will focus
on defining and redefining a buzzword that we hear so often: cultural appropriation. By redefining this word, you will learn about
the importance of power and privilege while using minority culture. However, you will also learn the difference between
appropriation and appreciation, and how to use one’s cultural practices with respect and reverence. We will examine common
examples of cultural appropriation such as African-American Vernacular Language, the Native American headdress, the durag,
box braids, and Asian fashion.
Presenters: Multicultural Student Union
Period 5 - Model Minority Myth: How many people know that when they categorize Asian Americans into the stereotypical box
of being smart, good at math, a nerd, etc, that this is a manifestation of the Model Minority Myth? How many people know that the
Model Minority Myth was created by white politicians to further denigrate black and brown communities and uphold white
supremacy? In this intersectional presentation, we will be exploring the complex history behind the Model Minority Myth, the
detrimental impacts it has, and the actions we can take to fight against it.
Presenters: Asian American Student Union, Indian Student Union, and Black Student UnionTuesday (2/9)
Period 9 - Black Feminism and Adultification: A podcast style presentation where the presenters will answer prewritten
questions on the black female experience in America, while also defining key terms like womanism, feminism, adultification,
imposter syndrome, tokenism, and more. Time is dedicated at the end for audience questions.
Presenter: Ayan Mohamud, Mercy Adekola, Dani Cloud, and Isabel Engmann
Period 8 - Contemporary Feminism: This presentation will highlight feminist issues within the modern world. Some of these
issues include microaggressions, gender norms, modern expressions of sexism, women in sports, women in the media, and more.
Presenter: BRAVE
Extended Connect - Performative Activism: What makes you an activist? What is the difference between an activist and an
ally? What does performative activism mean? The Social Justice Council, compiled of representatives from the Social Justice
Clubs, will answer these questions and more. They will discuss their journey to activism, real life examples of performative
activism in Social Justice, and the importance of allyship.
Presenter: Social Justice Council
Period 7 (first half of the period 12:00 PM - 12:34 PM) - Anti-Semitism: What is antisemitism and how is it physicalized? This
presentation will be addressing these questions and the concept of anti-semitism, or discrimination against the Jewish community
as a whole, including examples from the modern day, including our own school community.
Presenters: Jewish Student Union
Period 7 (second half of the period 12:34 PM - 1:08 PM) - Islamophobia: The Muslim Student Union will be giving a
presentation that will focus on destigmitizing Islam, giving examples of Islamophobia, and educating people on the difference
between culture and religion. They will also focus on Islamaophobia through the muslim women who are visibly muslim due to
religious clothing such as the headscarf or Burka.
Presenters: Muslim Student Union
Period 6 - Immigration as a SJ Issue: This presentation will address the complexities within legal immigration to the United
States of America, while shedding some light on the struggles that immigrants must endure to enter America. The presenters will
also discuss refugees, asylum seekers, and the differing presidential policies surrounding immigration.
Presenters: Mercy Adekola, Medha Arora, and Lily FengWednesday (2/10)
Period 1 (first half of period 7:32 AM - 8:07 AM) - Mental Health and Stigma: This presentation will focus on what stigma is
and how it affects those with mental illnesses. We hope to educate people on the different types of stigma, the roots from which
they stem, the effects of it, and how to combat it.
Presenters: Mental Health Awareness
Period 1 (second half of period 8:07 AM - 8:42 AM) - Neurodivergence: Representatives from the Mental Health Awareness
club will discuss the idea of being neurodivergent, who is neurodivergent, and how having a mind that society perceives as
"abnormal" can be damaging to someone's mental health. Lastly they will discuss ways to be more inclusive and accepting of
neurodiversity within society
Presenters: Mental Health Awareness
Period 2 - Environmental Racism: Representatives will discuss the historical context of environmental disadvantages among
minorities in America and show how history is re-occurring today through environmental racism. They will examine the factors that
reinforce environmental racism: racial segregation, housing, schools, wealth, policing, and health. Real life examples such as
COVID-19 and Flint, Michigan are discussed. The climate change movement is not only green, but it is black.
Presenters: Mercy Adekola, Liz Fitzsimmons, Katie Gombos, and Lily Feng
Period 3 (first half of the period 10:06 AM-10:40 AM) - Women in Politics: How has the role of women in politics shifted over
time? Why are women discouraged from being politically active? We will identify the growth of women’s political role and why
women have such a different experience in politics than men. We will also review instances where women have defied these
gender roles and impacted the political sphere greatly.
Presenters: Liz Fitzsimmons and Medha Arora
Period 3 (second half of the period 10:40 AM - 11:14 AM) - Body Positivity: Beauty standards and diet culture have morphed
society's perception of health and beauty throughout history. Because of this, a social movement known as the body positivity
movement was created to advocate for the acceptance of all bodies regardless of what society rules as flawed or imperfect. This
presentation aims to discuss the history of the movement, misconceptions, influential advocates, and steps to help one gain self
love and acceptance.
Presenters: Katie Gombos, Sasha Davis, Rita Kelly, Annie Chen, Julia Canto
Period 4 - Race, Ethnicity, Nationality, and Religion: What is the difference between race, ethnicity, nationality, and religion?
We will explain what each word means and the nuances between the words. Each word comes with its own form of systemic
discrimation and prejudice which will be examined with real life examples.
Presenters: Multicultural Student Union, Latin Culture Club, and Jewish Student Union
Period 5 (first half of the period 1:16 PM - 1:49 PM) - Social Justice Issues in Sports: Explore the connection between race
relations and major college and professional sports over the past 100 years. A timeline from 1920-2020 will be presented,
featuring the biggest racially charged events in the sports world alongside United States race relations’ major events for reference.
Presenters: Jordan Anthony, Nathon Anthony, Christian Harris
Period 5 (second half of the period 1:49 PM - 2:23 PM) - Kneeling for the National Anthem: Over the last year there have
been countless acts of police brutality and blatant racism in the criminal justice system. The goal of this presentation is to help the
listeners understand the false narratives about kneeling during the National anthem and the real reason it’s done. We will cover
the history of the kneel to the effects it had in modern day sports and society, highlight the work that Colin Kaepernick did as a
pioneer to the movement, and go over the disparities in the criminal justice system as well as opinions of actual veterans to
determine if it is really disrespectful. We will end off on an open forum for all the viewers to voice their opinions and ask questions.Presenters: Sebby Espinoza and Isaac Varghese
Thursday (2/11)
Period 9 - Affirmative Action: Affirmative action is not a racial bonus, quota, preferential treatment, or a free ride. Race is used
in a holistic approach to consider what candidates would be a good fit for the school. However, it is NOT a long-term solution for
racial equality. In this presentation, we will define affirmative action, explain why it has existed, why it continues to exist, and the
political policies that support/define affirmative action.
Presenter: Asian American Student Union and Multicultural Student Union
Period 8 (first half of the period 8:50 AM - 9:24 AM) - Ableism: What is ableism? How does it manifest in day to day life? We
will discuss the basics of ableism and discrimination against disabled people both in everyday life and the media. We will also go
over language surrounding disability, the basic categories of disabilities, and finally how intersectionality applies to disability and
ableism.
Presenter: Jordan Altimus
Period 8 (second half of the period 9:24 AM - 9:58 AM) - Reproductive Rights: The goal of this presentation is to inform and
educate the public about the issues surrounding women’s reproductive rights; emphasizing the importance of the international
struggle and the experience of Black women. We aim to create a safe environment to open productive discussion about women’s
rights, in regards to their sexualities, bodies, and access to support and assistance.
Presenter: Sophie Dolmanish, Nina Spineti, Anna Weygang
Extended Connect - The “N” Word:
Through this presentation I hope people understand that while I can’t force them to not say a word. Words truly mean
nothing without context, and the context of this word is that it was weaponized to psychologically brutalize black
people, and that every time a non-black person says the N-Word they’re are echoing the hatred behind it
Presenter: Ayan Mohamud
Extended Connect - History of Drag: A detailed tour through the eras of drag, encompassing everything from the history of drag
queens/kings to their impacts on modern pop culture and social justice movements.
Presenter: Dani Cloud, Ari Sussman, and Liz Fitzsimmons
Period 7 - Decolonizing the Curriculum: We are educated through the lens of the white man. Enough said.
Presenters: Multicultural Student Union, guest speaker Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Wynne.
Period 6 - Zionism vs. Judaism: This presentation dissects the difference between Zionism and Judaism, specifically how using
them interchangeably can be destructive to the Hewish community. We touch on the history and current events of the
Israel-Palestine crisis through this presentation and identify the different perspectives that continue hateful behavior.
Presenters: Liz Fitzsimmons and Karina WolinetzFriday (2/12)
Period 1 (first half of the period 7:32 AM - 8:07 AM) - Black Mental Health: This presentation will focus on how oppression can
cause an unfair reality and mental health issues for Black people. We will discuss the black experience with mental health and
how it stems from racism and it’s roots within the world today. We will also outline some similarities and differences of the
treatment of those with mental health issues in and out of the Black community.
Presenters: Medha Arora, Isabel Engmann, and Liv Pare
Period 1 (second half of the period 8:07 AM - 8:42 AM) - Internalized Homophobia: An in-depth study of internalized
homophobia: what is it? How does it manifest itself within LGBTQIA+ youth? What is the relationship between internalized
homophobia and heteronormativity?
Presenters: Sal Farrell and Ari Sussman
Period 2 (first half of the period 8:50 AM - 9:24 AM) - Colorism: During this presentation, we will educate you on the history of
Colorism, and its societal implications in South Asian, East Asian, and Black communities. Although the term itself has only
recently been defined, the concept of Colorism is one which has been rooted in racism and upheld the values of white supremacy
throughout history.
Presenters: Indian Student Union
Period 2 (second half of the period 9:24 AM - 9:58 AM) - Uighur: This presentation will highlight the human rights violations
that are occurring to Uighur Muslims in China right now, solely based on their religious values, as well as the clear Islamophobia
and suppressing of freedom of religion that is being ignored.
Presenters: Muslim Student Union
Period 3 (first half of the period 10:06 AM - 10:40 AM) - Fetishization, Gender Norms, and Race:
This presentation will address the all-too-prevalent fetishization of the Black, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ communities. It will analyze
and dissect how the media perpetuates the fetishization of minorities through the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes and
misrepresentation. At the end, our audience will learn how to be proactive against these biases.
Presenter: Asian American Student Union, Black Student Union, and Gender Sexuality Alliance
Period 3 (second half of the period 10:40 AM - 11:14 AM) - Transwomen of Color: In this presentation, the presenters will
discuss influential Trans Women of Color, their contributions to social justice movements, and how they are treated in today’s
society.
Presenters: BRAVE, Black Student Union, and Gender Sexuality Alliance
Period 4 - Disparities in the Healthcare System: Healthcare workers have and experience implicit bias: inward bias and
outward bias from the healthcare community that is then internalized. We will explain how factors such as bias, history, and
systemic inequalities put minorities at a disadvantage in regards to adequate healthcare and access to quality and appropriate
treatment.
Presenters: Black Student Union, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Multicultural Student Union, Mental Health Awareness
he Social Justice Council will close out the week with reflections from the week and the past
Period 5 - Social Justice Panel: T
4-years at FHS, while answering questions as well.
Presenters: Social Justice CouncilSpecial Thanks to:
Mrs. Johnson and the entire Library staff for opening up the Library to host SJW
Ms. Clarke for her continuous commitment to FHS and all of the Social Justice Clubs
The Music Department for creating a song for SJW
Mr. Foreman and Mrs. Martinez and The 905 News & The Voice for promoting and supporting SJW
To all of the fearless teachers & club advisors, SJW would not happen without their support
To Dr. Hurwitz and FHS Administration for their unwavering support of SJW
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