MLK Day: Building a Beloved Community
January 17 - February 28, 2022
Join us in a 6 week focus on Dr. King’s 6 Steps for Nonviolent Social Change.
There are many opportunities to engage as we strive to create a Beloved Shaker every day of the year in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
It Starts with ME!
Watch this short video of students and community members reflecting on MLK’s legacy here in Shaker. Thanks to the Shaker Schools Foundation for supporting its production!
Equity Unscripted Podcast: How does MLK’s legacy impact Shaker Heights Schools?
On this week’s episode, DEI Coordinator Tiara Sargeant is joined by Shaker Heights alumni Stephanie Shealy and Ifeolu A.C. Claytor to discuss the legacy of Dr. King, what a Beloved Community means to them and to Shaker Heights, how their experience at Shaker Heights Schools has impacted their lives since graduation and what they think about educational equity. This important discussion brings up challenging topics and thoughts for a more equitable community. Click on a following link to listen on APPLE or SPOTIFY.
Public Forum: DEI Efforts in Shaker Heights
Tuesday, February 1, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
Co hosted by the League of Women Voters and the PTO, this community forum will include information and then a discussion on how our City is working on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Panelists include Kim Harris, community activist, Shaker African American Moms; Colleen Jackson, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, City of Shaker Heights; Judge Anne Walton Keller, Shaker Heights Municipal Court; Sean Malone, Shaker Heights City Council; moderator Angel Michelle Chapman, executive director, NewONEShaker.
Registration is required. Sign up here.
A video will be posted after the event on the League of Women Voters website.
Note: A separate forum on DEI work in Shaker’s schools is TBA.
Forward Together discussion with Shaker African American Moms Support (SAMS)
Thursday, February 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Join us for a special discussion and input opportunity regarding the Forward Together facilities master planning process. How can we make our community more equitable, efficient, and accessible to all? Should our elementary schools and recreation facilities be more centralized or decentralized? Let us know your thoughts! This discussion is open to SAMS members and all who support African American Moms in Shaker. Click HERE to join.
Shaker Heights PTO CommUnity Builders Virtual Meeting
With Special Guest Dr. David Glasner
Sunday, February 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom (link below)
- Stay updated on the Forward Together effort and learn how important your participation is in the upcoming community surveys
- Learn about AIM, a new Community Builders and SAMS initiative
- Get to know others in Shaker!
All Community Members Welcome
An Intentional Meeting (AIM)
In partnership with SHS CommUnity Builders, SAMS is launching a new endeavor open to everyone! AIM facilitates events on various days and at various locations. Its intent is for Shakerites to expand their social circles so look over the options HERE and sign up for an activity with someone you have yet to meet. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get to know someone new in our community!
City of Shaker Heights DEI Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 17 at 8:00 a.m.
The City has 3 subcommittees to help set Diversity, Equity and Inclusion priorities. To learn more visit HERE
January 24 at 8:00 am or 6:00 pm - Youth Engagement
January 25 at 8:00 am - Welcome & Inclusion
February 10 at 4:30 pm - Racial Equity LINK
Shaker Arts Council
Be on the lookout for a MLK documentary produced by the Shaker Arts Council. To watch the trailer visit HERE.
Additional INFO
Stay connected to organizations and events engaging in racial justice work all year long at bit.ly/ShakerRacialEquityWork
