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This is a rebroadcast of one of the most popular episodes from last season, timed to coincide with this week’s annual NAIS People of Color Conference (POCC) in Denver, Colorado. Many listeners felt this episode should be mandatory listening for those attending POCC for the first time.

Join David and his distinguished guests—Bobby Edwards, Jacqui Pelzer, and Jana Dorsey—as they delve into the history, impact, and mission of the National Association of Independent Schools’ annual POCC. From its beginnings in 1986 with fewer than 200 participants to its evolution into a transformative gathering of over 9,000 educators, this episode explores the conference's growth and the creation of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC).

We discuss the vital role of POCC in fostering safe spaces for BIPOC educators, its significance in promoting equity and belonging, and the resilience required to uphold its mission amidst the challenges and attacks on DEI and on the conference itself.

Tune in for a powerful and timely conversation about one of education’s most impactful conferences.

For more information on this year's POCC checkout the link below
https://nais.org/pocc/

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