The Impact of Racialized Trauma on Black Students

* Wednesday October 28th - 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm 

* Thursday October 29th - 9:00 am - 10:00 am (Repeated Session)

Racism is traumatic. Racial categorization has led to the devaluation of Black people. This devaluation has led to institutional and individual racist violence against Black people causing endemic, unfathomable pain and historical racial trauma. In this session, participants will learn about the intersectionality of race and racialized trauma as it relates to physical, social-emotional and mental health of Black students, and will develop an understanding about the detrimental impact of racism on the lived experiences of Black students and will explore strategies and resources that seek to support the well-being of Black students. 

Dr. Adama Sallu, Ed.D

Director of Equity and Inclusion,
Chandler Unified School District

Adama Sallu has extensive experience providing equity and Inclusion leadership in K-12 institutions. Sallu’s work focuses on areas of diversity, culturally relevant instruction and equity in schools. Sallu currently serves as the Director of Equity and Inclusion in the Chandler Unified school District. Sallu is a national and statewide presenter on educational equity.

Sallu received her doctorate in educational administration and supervision from Arizona State University.