https://www.josephflynnphd.com/our-vision daily 0.75 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195eb176696646b8d6aac3a/1638168403531-HS1FNS5YIXZ9SOVZ8FGY/F8AE9DD1-E343-4196-81AD-E2CF57DA1952.jpeg My Philosophy - Using understanding to promote understanding and progress. I have been an educator who focuses on diversity and justice for over 20 years. If there is one thing that is clear, conversations about diversity are complex. Race, racism, and intersecting identities are often misunderstood and divisive topics we address nationally and in our workplaces. For a host of reasons, there remains a great deal of confusion, misunderstanding, misinformation, and frustration. This unclear knowledge makes it much more difficult for schools, organizations, and businesses to create and promote practices that ensure diversity, respect, and support for all members of the community. To work through these issues two things are essential. First, reliable and well-researched knowledge must be front and center so that everyone in the community has a common body of knowledge from which to launch. Second, it is crucial to recognize the humanity of all members of the community. To support schools, organizations, and businesses in their attempts to create more equitable and communal environments, I take an approach that draws on well-established scholarship and research, practical examples and storytelling, small and large group activities, occasional humor, and humanity. I seek to always humanize participants I work with and recognize the importance of their unique experiences. However, I also challenge everyone to consider and appreciate the broader history that is the foundation for current challenges. Through that, I hope to promote the humanity of everyone, encourage growth and community, and offer ideas and strategies that are beneficial for understanding. Joseph Flynn https://www.josephflynnphd.com/general-1 daily 1.0 2021-12-10 https://www.josephflynnphd.com/about daily 0.75 2024-10-23 https://www.josephflynnphd.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-12-01 https://www.josephflynnphd.com/white-fatigue daily 0.75 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195eb176696646b8d6aac3a/1637292537045-TMWLH0O0AJVDJDVDSUGA/white+fatigue_website+image.jpeg White Fatigue https://www.josephflynnphd.com/home daily 0.75 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1559252192300-EOFOIYL5NBLA7IDHGDZR/image-asset.jpeg Home - Materials for Learning Many educational materials in local languages are often out of date. We work with school leaders and publishers to ensure that students have access to current textbooks that are age appropriate and written in their primary language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1559252207571-LZCNVW6ZFPOBOLJS7EC4/image-asset.jpeg Home - Continuing Education for Teachers We create bespoke continuing education programs to address the needs of teachers and their student communities. From training on the latest technology to new pedagogical methods, we help teachers make their classrooms engaging and successful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdb0b54755be25d5d92bfb3/1559252223994-JBQZAKD1RF7FDJMOVVJV/image-asset.jpeg Home - Support for Communities Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the school to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning. https://www.josephflynnphd.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195eb176696646b8d6aac3a/1638163761762-E484NIOLWDCHABO69VWN/4C941010-91FB-470B-878E-78E484076588.jpeg Contact - Contact Are you and your organization interested in exploring race, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues? Dr. Flynn offers lectures, presentations, and workshops for schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. He can explore a broad range of issues including but not limited to: Understanding Race and Racism in Organizations and Society Building Community in Your Organization Cultural Competence: The Ins and Outs Considering and Overcoming White Fatigue Moving from Resistance, to Ally, to Accomplice, to Leader for a Stronger Community Promoting Diversity and Community Bias: What Is It and How Does It Affects the Organization? What Is Oppression and What Does It Have to Do With Our Organization Making Strong Connections with Community Partners Length of visits and topics explored with Dr. Flynn can be tailored to your organization’s needs and interests. For more information please fill out the form below and send. Thanks and take care. https://www.josephflynnphd.com/media daily 0.75 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6195eb176696646b8d6aac3a/1638939805219-CO17MPQFQMEQ1OZZM1D5/image-asset.jpeg Media - Select Media Appearances On White Fatigue… 5/11/18: Racism, “White Fatigue,” and Our Role As Americans (Exploring White Fatigue: Part I) 5/26/18: Allies, Accomplices, and Education Are Key in Tackling Racism’s Roots (Exploring White Fatigue: Part II) And More… 5/15/20: Ed Heads Podcast 5/15/20: Rockford Register Star, Interview on Creating a Hip Hop community in Rockford 6/3/20: WREX, How White people and others can be better allies 6/8/20: The 21st (Podcast). Police brutality protests and understanding race 6/29/20: WDKB, Interview about Black Lives Matter 6/17/20: WIFR, Understanding Juneteenth 6/18/20: WBBM, Understanding Juneteenth 6/18/20: Fox 32, Getting rid of Aunt Jemima and other racist logos 6/29/20: WDKB. Thoughts on systemic racism, officer involved shootings, and protests 10/12/20: Huskie Conversation Café Podcast on When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrice Cullors https://www.josephflynnphd.com/donate daily 0.75 2025-05-12