Juneteenth Learning Journey Available in MetroU

Juneteenth Learning Journey: Embrace, Educate, Empower

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth with several self-paced online trainings and a NEW social community available in MetroU. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and foster a more inclusive community these short trainings are a great place to start! Click the links below to access in MetroU. 

New Social Community! ~ Exploring Juneteenth

From today until the end of June we will have an 'Exploring Juneteenth' Community available in MetroU. This is a space where we can come together to share ideas, resources, and promote dialogue about Juneteenth. Use this link to join the community or go to SELF>Collaboration>Social Communities. 

What is Juneteenth? 

• TrainingBriefs Embracing Other Cultures: Juneteenth 5(m)
• Juneteenth 10(m)
• Exploring Juneteenth 35(m)

Become a Diversity Champion

• Understanding Diversity and Inclusion 9(m)
• Be Proactive! Inclusion Starts with You 5(m)
• Why Diversity Matters 5(m)
• Five Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Work Environment 5(m)

Inclusive Communication Skills

• Inclusive Language and Communication 8(m)
• Communication Skills: Basics Communication Skills 7(m)
• Words Matter: Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace 10(m)

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity 

• Maximizing Cultural Awareness 15(m)
• The Easy Guide to Cultural Awareness 12(m)
• Test Your Cultural Awareness in the Workplace 6(m)
• Sensitivity to Racial Identity (Summary) 5(m)

Additional Resources (Outside of MetroU)

• Metropolitan Library's Juneteenth Information plus downloadable Juneteenth Guide
• Juneteenth Reading List for all ages from NY Public Library
• National Museum of African History & Culture Exploring Juneteenth (music, food, history)
• Ted Talk - "What is Juneteenth, and why is it important"