Watch this video for suggestions to overcome implicit racial bias. Use the box to take notes on the video and answer one of the questions below of your choice:
What was Heather McGee's response to the caller? Do you think any of the actions she suggests would work in your school or community? Why or why not? What other actions could you take?
The video says that "spending significant time hanging out across racial lines is backed by science as a way to start tackling bias." Why do you think students who roomed with a person of another race had attitudes about race that were measurably different from students who had same-race roomies?
The video concludes with Heather McGee’s statement that "your ability to just say, 'This is what I have: I have these fears and prejudices and I want to get over them' is one of the most powerful things that we can do right now at this moment in our history." Can you describe a fear or prejudice you have that you'd like to overcome?
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