Jordan Thierry
Author of a Kids Book about Systemic Racism @Penguin Random House
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Author of a Kids Book about Systemic Racism @Penguin Random House
A powerful tool for educators and parents to talk about racism in ways that go beyond interpersonal interaction, and recognized in over a dozen of top kids books list for teaching anti-racism. Systemic racism is incredibly difficult to understand for grownups! This book was made to help kids understand what systemic racism is and how it\'s built into laws, schools, stories, and other institutions in a way that collectively makes life much harder for people of color.Notable Recognition- Oprah\'s \"Favorite Things List\" 2020- Good Morning America- CBS Morning News- Portland Monthly- Portland Business JournalAs a part of the book\'s engagement campaign, I led book readings and workshops for companies and organizations, such as Adidas, Twist Bioscience, Montessori Schools, Gartner, Parents for Public Schools San Francisco, Portland Public Schools.
EDUCATION
Howard University
M.A., Mass Communication and Media Studies
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Certificate in Fundraising Management
University of Oregon
B.A., Journalism
SKILLS
ABOUT JORDAN THIERRY
Fueled by the vision of a just world, inspired to propel the efforts of changemakers…
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