Diversity Rules Magazine

16 | Diversity Rules Magazine| Apr 2023 Conflicts - Con't from page 11 More than three-quarters (78%) of California princi- pals reported that their students had made hos le or demeaning remarks to LGBTQ classmates. Half (50%) of California principals reported racist statements directed at La no students and two-thirds (66%) re- ported such remarks had been made about African American students. "The findings regarding derogatory or hos le re- marks toward African American students are par cu- larly striking," Rogers said. "The two-thirds of Califor- nia principals iden fying such incidents is iden cal to repor ng across the na on, even though African Americans make up 5% of the k-12 popula on in the state, compared to 15% na onally. Moving forward, we need to redouble our commitment to ensuring that all California students feel safe and respected in our public schools." Click here for more informa on and a web version of this press releases The full research brief and sugges ons can be found at h ps://idea.gseis.ucla.edu/publica ons/educat- ing-for-a-diverse-democracy-california/ Note: Joseph Kahne is an independent expert on the role educa on plays in diverse democracies and is available for interviews. About UC Riverside The University of California, Riverside is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for ground- breaking explora on of issues cri cal to Inland Southern California, the state and communi es around the world. Reflec ng California's diverse cul- ture, UCR's enrollment is more than 26,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual impact of more than $2.7 billion on the U.S. economy. To learn more, visit www.ucr.edu. Empowerment - Con't from page 13 Acceptance doesn't mean giving up or giving in; it means taking a pause, processing the situa on, form- ing clarity, and then you can make a choice based on focus and self-awareness. Empowerment feels a li le bit like self-care. When I take care of myself, make myself a priority, learn my triggers and ways to self-soothe, say no to what doesn't serve me, and say yes to myself by se ng boundaries and limita ons, I feel empowered. Empowerment is about sharing - it's taking all the les- sons you have learned and sharing them with others. Your stories of trauma or tough situa ons can help someone turn their situa on around, let them feel less alone, and allow space to be vulnerable. Shar- ing stories of hope helps us to inspire and empower others. Every me you turn a setback into an advantage, you feel empowered - we know, as humans, we will make mistakes and have setbacks. If you use them as teachable, learnable moments and make changes, you will feel empowered. I feel empowered and inspired when I see acts of courage- when one of my clients takes their first steps a er a serious illness/injury. When one of my clients shares their personal stories, I see their vulnerability and bravery. When I see someone I care about have success. When I see a client have a breakthrough. Hearing the underdog's story of surviving and thriv- ing. Empowerment can be found in every act of kindness, all stories filled with hope and love.

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