BDN Workshop Series: "Is it Just Me?": Revolutionary Remarks Regarding Racial Identity and Black Imposter Syndrome

Description of the Workshop:

The workshop, "Is it Just Me?": Revolutionary Remarks Regarding Racial Identity and Black Imposter Syndrome among Black women and Girls in Educational Settings," aims to examine the current literature on the correlation between racial identity and Black imposter syndrome among Black women and girls in educational settings. The workshop will be displayed using the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and Jamboard. The Jamboard will be used to unleash the audience’s creativity as it allows them to participate in workshop activities to sketch their ideas, notes, images etc. whiteboard-style. In the end, audience members will be able to identify imposter syndrome and its effects, and how to combat it in an educational space. 

Intended Audience:

Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professional students, Faculty, Industry Professional

Intended Experience Level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Presenter Bios:

Carolanne S. Briscoe is a proud Black immigrant with Jamaican roots. She currently resides in Lauderhill, Florida where she received her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Masters of Science degree in Community Psychology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. With her focus areas in racial and ethnic identity development and civic and community engagement among youth of African descent, Ms. Briscoe utilizes her knowledge and passion to fight against racial injustice among Black youth worldwide. Ms. Briscoe is the Founder and Executive Director of the Justice Is Us Project, Inc., a non-profit organization that teaches Afrocentric advocacy skills to Black youth across the African diaspora. The organization aims to increase Black youth’s critical consciousness to promote partnered civic, community, and entrepreneur projects by using the traditions, strategies, and values of African/Black ancestors. Ase.

Angeles "Angie" Mejia is an Afro-Latinx activist and youth voice in their community. Her main activist interest is battling against white elitist culture in academia. When she's not advocating for a cause, she's often found writing poetry and speaking about her lived experiences, especially those conversations that often omit intersectionality. They've been involved with the Afterschool Alliance, the Broward Youth Coalition, and the Justice is Us Project, among other fantastic organizations. Their motto is: "Always root for the underdog."

Follow Up:

A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

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NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.