Reclaiming Language! Reclaiming Life!

Critical Reflections of an Anti-racist Educator’s Lived Experiences

Authors

  • Enid Lee

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18733/cpi29550

Abstract

This essay is part of a larger legacy project entitled “Retracing My Steps”. The legacy project is my response to a recent challenge from a professor from my undergraduate years at the University of Western Ontario, who observed that it was important that I consider what he referred to as launching my legacy in Anti-Racist education. These reflections capture key elements of my practice and in particular, the conscious use of language from a sociolinguistic perspective.

Author Biography

Enid Lee

Enid Lee is  a highly respected anti-racist professional development specialist, leadership coach and writer. She consults internationally on equitable education with particular emphasis on language, race and culture and their roles in education. She has been the  recipient of several awards for her path-breaking work in anti-racist education and community building among Black communities and immigrant parents. She received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen's University, Canada; was named Multicultural Educator of the Year, U.S.; is included in "100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women", and was honored with the California Association Board of Education Legacy Board Award for her contribution to anti-racist and equity-based education over the past 50 years.

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Published

2021-08-27

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Section

Post Colonial Articles, Poetry, Artwork