BBIPOC-Centered Learning Space
We want to emphasize that our learning environment is centered around BBIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color) lived experiences. To address common inquiries about our BBIPOC-Centered classes, we've compiled this FAQ:
1. What does BBIPOC stand for?
BBIPOC stands for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color. This includes individuals who identify as Black, Brown, Latinx, Chicanx, Indigenous, Indigequeer, Two-Spirit, 2SLGBTQIA+, Native American, AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander), Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, Native Mexican, Middle-Eastern, Multiethnic, etc.
2. Can non-BBIPOC individuals enroll in our BBIPOC-Centered classes?
Yes, but please note that our learning space is BIPOC-centered. Non-BBIPOC individuals can also access our free resources, private classes, and support our Language Pedagogy and Language Revitalization work here: https://linktr.ee/speaknahuatl. These resources are open to everyone.
3. Shouldn't everyone have the opportunity to learn any language?
Yes but for many of us, learning an Indigenous language of Abya Yala (North, Central & South Americas) is not merely a pastime; it's a means of connecting with our linguistic and cultural heritages while simultaneously contributing to Indigenous Language Revitalization. A language embodies the essence of a culture.
4. Why can't it be an inclusive space for everyone and not just BBIPOC-Centered?
Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color and individuals with mixed ethnicities require spaces where we can gather without the burden of stereotypes and marginalization prevalent in other environments like workplaces, academic spaces, or just being out in the public.
5. BBIPOC-Only & BBIPOC-Centered as Anti-Racist Practices.
It's an anti-racist practice to establish a centered, safe, and supportive environment for BBIPOC individuals to explore our ancestral languages and cultures. Our YouTube channels and other free resources, available here [https://linktr.ee/speaknahuatl], are accessible to everyone, as are our guest speaking and teaching engagements both in-person and online at campuses, cultural centers, museums, galleries, and public spaces.
