A Los Angeles school plans to host segregated “dialogue sessions” in an attempt to foster “inclusion” and fight against racism.
The events, hosted by the Brentwood School in Los Angeles, will act as information-seeking sessions, with the goal of “leading best practices in order to create identity-affirming, psychologically safe environments in which to facilitate conversations around complex topics such as anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
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A schedule shows dates and times for various groups, with separate sessions being held for black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Jewish, and “LGBTQIA+” participants.
“Over 50 different session groupings, organized by constituencies, are offered from January – March. They range from general groups that invite broad participation to those that focus on the experiences of diverse identities, including those identifying as members of: the Jewish community, the LGBTQIA+ community, families interested in neurodiversity, those whose first language is Spanish, the Hispanic and Latinx community, and many, many more,” the school’s website says.
The school stressed that the events are 100% optional but encouraged those who do choose to attend to offer “constructive feedback and recommendations for how Brentwood can improve the school’s overall approach to diversity, equity, anti-racism, and inclusion.”
“The core goal of these sessions is to establish a safe space for important dialogue with one another around topics relevant to DEI,” the website says. “One of the overarching goals is to better understand the lived experience of the entire Brentwood School community.”
Brentwood School is known for its academics, with well-known figures such as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor Jack Nicholson, and director Oliver Stone having previously sent their children to attend the school.
Brentwood School did not immediately respond to a Washington Examiner request for comment.
