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Future Latin Leaders of Our World Inspired by Future Latin Leaders of Our World (FLLOW) for the third and fourth graders, FLLOW JR was recently created for our younger leaders in first and second grades. FLLOW JR is specifically designed for elementary students to build skills related to empathy, identity and belonging. This program helps students to recognize and challenge stereotypes and learn how to mediate conflicts. Students focus on upstander qualities through various activities and discussions dealing with identity development, labeling, inclusion/exclusion and ally building. The purpose of FLLOW JR is to empower our students and future Latin leaders to: » Understand and affirm differences. "What makes our Latin community unique?" » Take a stand against injustice. "Hey, that's not fair!" » Become allies for one another. "I am here to support you!" » Help young people learn ways to leave the world a little better than the way they found it. "What can I do to make an impact?" The goal is to help young people to contribute to the world in positive, age-appropriate ways. By grounding our students in Latin's mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will inspire our students to bring their best selves to school each day in a way that inspires others to be their best selves as well. Latin strives to foster a sense of belonging in students. Affinity groups and clubs are ways for students to share and explore their common experience in independent schools, provide affirming language and foster a positive self-identity. Student Affinity Groups • Asian Student Alliance • Latin American Student Organization • Black Student Union • Gender and Sexual Minority Affinity Group • FUSION - Multiracial Affinity Group Student Organizations • Future Latin Leaders of Our World (FLLOW) • Autism Speaks • Jewish Student Alliance • Latin Alliance for Women • The Student Diversity and Equity Committee For parents, teachers and staff, Latin offers a variety of professional development and shared learning opportunities: • Parents Learning Together • Parents of Students of Color events • SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Training • Diversity Lab • Faculty/Staff of Color Affinity Group • White Anti-Racism Affinity Group Exploring Ethics Latin's Initiative for Ethics (LIFE) provides a framework for the ongoing study of contemporary ethics issues. The program has tackled numerous topics including ethics in journalism, politics, globalization and the law. Through LIFE, Latin has welcomed such nationally prominent speakers as Newsweek International Editor Fareed Zakaria, Samantha Power, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Paul Rusesabagina, whose story of saving more than 1,000 people during the Rwandan genocide was depicted in the movie Hotel Rwanda, and two-time Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker and activist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Experience Latin | 11