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Awesome!

Please use the Q+A box to ask a question to our panel!

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Hi @julia

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Hi, Julia!

more... NBCT

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Educators who begin their careers as paras are a special gift! :)

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Angela Alston, NBCT, Second Grade, Los Angeles

Claudia Cox. Bilingual Teacher in East Haven, CT

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Ben Vallejo, NBCT 2031 AYA/Science Los Angeles USD

Teresa Murphy, NBCT Miami, Dade County Public Schools

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@Julia Wow. I wish I could say I'm surprised :(

Amber Zubiate Primary Promise Teacher Los Angeles, CA.

You have such a powerful story, thank you for sharing

Correct, Julia!

Teresa Murphy, NBCT Miami, Dade County Public Schools. Certified 2002, Renewed 2012, Renewal in progress 2022

Thank you for sharing!

"straight-up aggressions"

I am Mercedes Elcy Mathurin, I am in Mimai Dade County Florida, I am and advocate for my ESOL students,

Brandy Vickery EA Science Haleyville, AL

I had a similar experience with folks in my district

I appreciate that reframe, because they sure don't feel micro on the other end...

Carmela Vargas Gonzales- Taos, New Mexico

Amber Mattatall, Music K-5, North Carolina

David Brown: Sunrise Elementary School

Julia, did ANY other teacher ever step up to the equity conversation and use the text, once you used it, and they saw the value?

I speak Portuguese

I love the question, Barbara. Please put it in the Q&A so it gets the shine it deserves :-)

OMG! Malcolm X is Best text ever along with Black Boy and Stamped!!! . As a white ELA teacher and College professor I am appalled by my white counterpart teachers.

As a reminder, please make sure your chat says to EVERYONE can see your thoughts and questions.

@Mario Bem vindo!

Maria Salome Lao, Ph. D., NBCTPrince George’s County Public Schools, MDSped Teacher

@Barbara yes, one teacher did and she was lovely and brave--and from the midwest.

As a post Civil Rights kid I lived through desegregation in middle school in Florida. My whole 7th gra

@ Dr. Malone, My school piloted incorporating STAMPED into the 8th Grade US History Curriculum. I'm excited to help re-write the curriculum this year for the whole county so that it is incorporated across the board

@julia ogrigado!

Carmalita Allen Conroe, TX 7th grade Science

"The mechanics of oppression" YES.

"mechanics of oppression" UGH

N. Sabrina Gates, elevating teachers in Tampa, FL

ANGER! I cannot believe this still goes on today. But as a Jew, anti-Semitism still goes on, so I am not surprised!

My middle school was similar but I also had a kid draw a picture of me burning on the cross.

*Chills* @ the "mechanics of oppression"

Recovering…ugh

Keep believing on them and find a way to connect with your students

Yes Kim - have to name it.

In San Francisco, the majority in public schools are from Asian heritage. Issue of anti-Asian hate is a significant concern!

Hema, Thank you for being open and honest. I have similar experience and you validated all I went through and felt too. And now I aim to do better as well.

educolor.org for more information on the organization/summit!

God is ove

@Teresa Murphy, how is the new renewal process? It is different since I last renewed. gonna begin the process this year.

Love

Goal: teach respect for differences - All differences! 👍🏽

As a post Civil rights kid in Florida in the late 1960s this type of equity was not accepted at all. I lived through the horror of desegregation. I am heartened by what NBPTS is doing to keep the mental health of children of color at the forefront of our teaching.

@Jessica - I’m sorry that we have to come together this way but grateful for the connection

What Jose is saying about having the LANGUAGE to talk about all of these areas is so important. A lot of folks do not have the language and that's really a crucial point of where everything starts.

Delivering that quality PEDAGOGY!

summit.educolor.org

@Julia YES!

Yes, Truly believes in them!

Hello from New Mexico. I teach ELA, Special Education and Inclusion at Belen High School in Belen, NM

Yes!!!

Please follow @EduColorMVMT on Twitter/website: educolor.org/Summit: summit.educolor.org

I agree just let your work talk...

Yes the work speaks for itself. This is awesome!

Your stories are so powerful.

In this day and age, if we follow thematic units, we should be challenged to use excerpts from a variety of texts by a diversity of writers that are relevant to our students.

Your stories are very eye-opening

THAT PART!

🙌🏾

*JUST SHOW UP*

Video: https://vimeo.com/502300589

*chills*

@Annika I would push for excerpts from “the classics" and longer readings from/by authors of color both contemporary and those folks have not widely read like Leslie Marmon Silko and James Baldwin, Audre Lorde etc.

thanks for the video link

Everyone plays a pivotal role.

"How can you show up in solidarity?”

🙌🏾

🙏🏼

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT Hema. We don't owe anyone anything at all and white supremacy can often make us (BIPOC folks) feel like we do.

so true

Yes!!!!!

Children are EVERYTHING they need to be!!

Children are everything they need to be!!

**SNAPS**

Yes!!!!!! Kids are who they need to be. We don't need to "fix" them!

👏👏

THANK YOU!

In recent work we were discussing ally and co-conspirator--what can you do to build relationships between faculty and staff to ensure all feel honored and respected for what they bring to the learning environment -- consider teacher:paraeducators:

Yes!!

Yes! Thank you!

🙌🏾

Yes!!

Hema can you please repeat those 5 ? I couldn’t write fast enough!

"Culture of silence..."

@hema, it is sad, and now we have the chance to turn our experiences into awareness and improvement / evolution as humanity. Sorry, I had to stop typing to listen to you speak again. I appreciate you and what you are saying, very much. Where can I find more resources on your train of thought and the gems you just stated.

@Cean - can I tweet it out later? Look for the #Educolor hashtag

Dr. King stated that, “Silence is betrayal.”

-big snaps-

What's in the heart comes out!

Ok thank you!

Lovely. Such a great point.

Truth!

yes! that will be my dept chair- union representative. sad but true

Yes

At a snail’s pace

Lorena German!! Her book Textured Teaching has changed me as a PERSON. I've used it leading my own PD every single time

@Julia...Absolutely! To challenge our own comfortability further is by using texts (printed or digital) from an unfamiliar culture. Can you imagine the honest conversations and explorations that could be experienced by both teacher and students?

OMG, Yes....

I love that. Thank you.

Love that! You can’t see what you were not raised to see…

I find that teaching in my class while students are young hopefully these values will transfer across our student body. Student are not aware until they can see the biases and prejudices are explicitly taught and discussed.

Exactly!

Shift is real;

@Julia - We have some AMAZING library specialists in my county. So much so that they have created an entire Equity space in the library. @BraveVoicesBC

This is the RESPONSIVE part of co-conspiratorship.

Yes! Learning how it feels to lose your “power” by being in other communities will change your LIFE

Well said!

Really good point about the language!

"Listen more."

Dr. Ladson-Billings; CRP

sounds like “empathy”

Great advice

oooh. Girl, I've been there!

I'll keep reminding myself to sit down, shut up, and listen!

Yes! “Why did you wait?” Why didn't you say it at the moment?

"why did you wait" powerful

@Heather I have also connected with many librarian folks over here who have a whole module about socially just and racially conscious librarianship. It IS happening…but there can be more.

Vilson….BINGO!

The inequity that I experience may or may not have to do with color/race, but I'm the only a female music educator of color at the secondary level. There is only one other female music educator at the secondary level.

That part!

Being completely honest and vulnerable, how can I help with this movement as a white person in a predominantly white community? I want to help! I don’t want racism in my community!

YES.!!!!!

@Julia I agree!!

If anyone has a good list of movies or books that I could watch to help me learn about and listen to other cultures please share. (My students are predominantly Islamic, but there are also many, many students from Africa. But, I would like to learn about as many cultures as possible.)

@F Mae - I was as well - it’s a lonely road

Our district does surveys at the beginning and end of the year and the director was perplexed at the end of the year with the results. They showed that there was racial tension in the building. No one said anything about race but there was tension there.

@Terina, could you add your question to the Q+A box?? Thank you!

@Terina also include that in the Q&A section for the panelists to see it and respond towards the end.

I just keep my head down and make sure that I have good statistics to show about my program.

At my school I'm the only African American male teacher and there are two African American female teachers (one who just started last year) I've been at my current school for 15 years. I, of course, are part of our school leadership team, PBIS team, Gentlemen's Agreement, Liaison, and I try to advocate equity throughout the school with my colleagues and with the students. The language is spoken but unfortunately the manifestation of what is talked about does not have the traction needed to bring about real change at this point. Obstacles are plentiful and some colleagues are getting weary at this point.

Don't do that! BRAG ABOUT IT!

LOOK AT MY SUCCESS. HERE’S WHAT WE DO HERE.

@Danielle Yes

Thank you so much for sharing, Currie. It's a heavy burden.

Correction does not mean unprofessionalism. This goes to show that as we become more seasoned in age, we do not like to be flexible or see it as a learning moment on the spot.

@Currie and that's the other thing that winds up happening. We are on all these committees giving EVERYTHING to try to help white educators harm us (and children) less. So, who is investing in US? Who is lifting US up? #Educolor

Shall we not think of white people as a monolith?

Why are educators of color hesitant? I am professional and I am direct. It is called bringing awareness. Unless we directly address inequitable situations, how will we will as of educators of color be advocates of our students of color?

@Jose 👏👏👏

@Anna-Marie Booth - white people are not a monolith but whiteness is a system

@Michael -- are you responding to my comment? I do send write-ups and press releases, but nothing seems to be acknowledged.

@hema - crucial to specify

@F May. Yes I'm responding to you. Same here. But, at least you're putting the word out there.

Contact TV or Radio stations to have them cover your group

@Michael Sometimes the louder leadership is about how equitable and awesome a particular school is, the more the children will tell you they feel dehumanized--if you ask them.

Yes - the importance of language and nuance. Tricky on some formats but worth taking the time to clarify.

Justice Thomas wears the colors, but does not play on the team.

@JUlia. I'm aware. I've taught in that type of environment. It’s....stressful to say the least.

@Stacey - When educators of color, especially males, pursue careers in education, they are often returning to a place that they experienced trauma for many years

I am 73 years young. People underestimate my ability to do things including teach. I just ignore it. I am who I am and show them they are wrong. I have encountered being discriminated because I am a woman, Hispanic and in the mathematics, science and technology field. I have funny stories to tell. I have always dealt with all that discrimination as seeing it as their problem not mine. I am who I am no matter what other people think

My district does surveys to gage how the students feel that they are be included in the instruction through. Are they represented in the literature being presented in class.

@Anna-Marie-Smith - as a white person, I know what they mean. No group is a monolith but like @hema-Kodai said, whiteness is. When white people are referenced it’s a shorthand. It’s not/rarely personal or diminutive

Find other teachers who share the same vision.

This is great!

I agree, to also find other teachers who share the same vision

*Anna Marie Booth

I have MANY white friends who are consistently committed in action to social justice. 👍🏽

I teach in a predominantly BIPOC community (teacher, students, parents). We are constantly discussing race, gender inequity, and sexuality/gender identity issues. I bring them up with the students every chance I get as long as it relates to our educational topics.

Goal: Respect All

I found Community Building to be the foundation to creating a space for my students to have voice. It provides opportunities for my students to learn about their similarities and differences.

Hey do you all have it set up to where my audio and video is not showing?

Emma Alverez. I too feel that discrimination. I am 62 and just finished my 38th year in the classroom, by choice. People assume that I can't do technology, am stuck in my old ways, don't keep up with new things, etc. I have been the recipient of age discrimination many times regarding employment.

Laughing because IT'S FACTS

@Anna-Marie Booth - HI! And, thanks for pushing for clarification and meaning.

My joy is consistently nurtured by family, friends, spiritual communities…. I hope to transmit to those around me.

Keep Reflecting that it is not [always] about you. The students need you

You have to be the joy, be discerning, revisit the roster and who is in your circle, mutual care/protective care

I try to focus on the needs of my students and not so much what anyone else is doing

Protective care, yes!

Find/speak other poeple's language

This is going to come out needing more explanation, but...What happens when a white person speaks up when sensing racism, but it wasn't apparent to the POC and now there is embarrassment for both? Now it's an issue and out there or maybe it wasn't a real issue?

I love that - Protective Care!

That is the webinar setting.

A positive joyful disposition is a necessity for success in teaching (not equivalent to rose-colored glasses) but being “bitter” is unbecoming in the profession … “A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” :)

Great!

@Hema. We are hosting a virtual Equity is Empathy conference for all our own teachers. We would love to have you join us!!! 8/10.

Yes to protective care

My best teachers were white teachers that pushed me to be the best version of me. I am forever thankful to them. We need more “white colleagues” willing to become co-conspirators in our fight for equity.

Always assume aggression toward the side of the oppressed

@Wendy can you add your question to the Q&A so that the panelist can answer, during the Q&A time?

I like the idea of being a co-conspirator rather than just an “ally"

@Alison - Yes! I agree

Joy for me is nurturing my inner child and heal what ever unresolved issues I have within. Doing mindfulness exercises, yoga, and getting in touch with my inner stirrings by doing ‘EXAMEN’ daily meditation. Surround myself with lots of positivity and good energy!

The video from Bettina Love further explains the difference, Michael. It's such an informative watch

some people recognize the dog whistles and choose to ignore them or are not familiar with them.

I am glad you used the word love. It is so important to surround yourself with people who truly love you and understand you.

Thanks @Jaci. I missed that link.

@Angela....so true. Having allies from different backgrounds mean that you are not the only one sharing the burden. I love all allies.

Bettina Love Video: https://vimeo.com/502300589

Love that! Share your joy :)

Clean version of Bad Bunny, I hope?? :-x

Love Bad Bunny!

What is a Co-Conspirator

@ Julia appreciate your comments! Joy and confidants we trust

Bettina Love Video: https://vimeo.com/502300589

Nerds represent! haha

I was a cheerleader in college and my students love for me to do cheers for them.

The Bettina Love video will provide more context, Reginald 🙂

People of color have risked their lives to read...nerds = superheroes

It is so important to be your full authentic self - no matter what!

I'm a dancer too! :-)

we (hopefully) learn from our mistakes.

I love that!

@Julia - I'm a nerd too! I love books and language and being honest with who I am, what I love, has been the best part of creating relationships with my students and co-workers

Like minds and supportive uplifting friends. @Julia

I agree nurture the SELF first because we cannot give what we do not have.

OK. Thanks

It’s ok not know, but it’s not okay not to try.

I use to be dancer... I need to go back to it

NERD means to me is .....Nationally Educated and Richly Diverse.

I am 56 years old and a second year teacher by choice. My joy has always been being around people. I left the medical field and I wanted a change away from adult views. I love being in a kindergarten classroom with such a beautiful array of colorful lenses and I can be my curious authentic self. I can be silly with my students and it feels fantastic!!

Julia teaches! Flawless with the connections. Always honouring the whole being.

Yes! I am not afraid to show my passions and loves in the classroom. Books, Music, silliness.

thanks for sharing that beautiful example

Which is how we need to be with our students in the classroom

so true

The kids want us to be HUMAN!

I completely agree

@Dawn "It's ok not to know, it's not ok not to try." I love that!!!

I respect transparency from people ✔️

Such a great story @ Julia. And that's how we need to come alongside one another & our students.

Yes

Reginald,

Amen, Monique

Can you reset that name?

Wow great story, thanks

yes

Transparency is helpful.

Yes @ doing things in community!

🎤

Keeping the focus on the needs of the students, meet them where they are at, and remember that you cannot control what others say, but you can control how you respond to it. While I understand all groups of people of many ethnic backgrounds have been through oppression, are going through oppression and will continue to be oppressed...for all reasons...faith, language, ethnicity, etc., We are in a position to share the joy of loving each and every child that is placed in our care. We can control the classroom environment, and can make it a safe haven. We can train children how to respond to hardships when they come. I grew up at time/place when I was taught to accept all. I continue to do so. Understanding the background is huge! I've worked in several ethnic backgrounds, and currently work with refugees from Burma/Myamar/Korea. Tough to hear what these children have gone through, but the JOY is looking forward, and learning how to adapt in a positive way.

Reginald … typically “co-conspirator” has a negative connotation related to evil, secret plans … I’m thinking they are reframing this word with a positive spin.

Re-say that name?

To thy own self be true. Great share Julia

You better speak!

Not always going to be a perfect fit...yes!

@Janine Mariame Kaba

#therightfit for me to be the best me

Thanks for sharing ,,, that's true!

"Hope is a discipline. Always remain hopeful." Love it!

Preach it!

Tracking...

Oh my , preach!! Thank you for nurturing my spirit! @Jose , @julia , @hemi

Yes!

amen

trying to follow :)

Thanks for sharing that Julia!!

I’m wishing there were a better word than co-conspirator since this word is often associated with secrecy and it sounds more like “collaboration” is what is happening :)

This is heartfelt guys! Thanks for being soooo open and sharing your personal experiences

YESSS

I like that!

Thanks Alison

So true!

Yes..

sometimes you use the words that work best. In many ways it is "conspiring" to overcome the overbearing society that has been created.

Thx Julia. Thoughtful words that spur me to action

My kids are AMAZING and we are able to talk about any issue that comes up or develops in the classroom. It is such a great feeling.

True

Forgiveness and Grace for our children!

yes

And if someone sees working toward equity as evil…?

what does that say about that person?

This is definitely a difficult reality.

It is indeed hard to laugh and be joyful during difficult times. Allies and meditative practices have been my anchors.

@Micahel Vazquez thank you for reframing “conspiring”.

Having the right attitude is the beginning of having a positive start of any goodness and understanding.

Oh, yeah. Reggaeton, Caribbean, and 1990's Pop, Rock, and R & B is always playing in my classroom during independent and group work.

Laughter is one of the vices to help us endure those things in our lives that are not so pleasant.

@Michael Vazquez thank your reframing “conspiring”

reggae yes

Dawn, lovely

All I got: https://educolor.org/resources/

Is there a survey to complete_

Yes, I'll be just starting my equity journey

We Need Diverse Books

Find diverse books and bring them into your classrooms

@EduColorMVMT chats!

https://educolor.org/category/educolor-chat/

Thank you. "I am still learning." - Michaelangelo

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufu6gqjMoGtwOdnjPOW_64RdofNLGYnjJ

Congratulations, felicidades. I cannot believe I experienced such a revolutionary perspective in a NBCT workshop. Stay strong! <3

We have one this Thursday at 7:30pm - it’s a Zoom wrap up to the school year!

Great conversations!

Thank you! I'm adding this to my calendar!

Thank you for sharing your stories.

Suggestion: book - “Biased - uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD

The organization We Need Diverse Books curates anthologies of short stories from diverse authors and voices.

Very insightful perspectives from the the panel, thank you! I would be interested in learning more about educolor resources!

Thank you!

Session Survey https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

This was great!!

Irshad Manji

Street Data by Shane Safir and Dr. Jamila Dugan to bring in voices from the margin and street level data; humanizing pedagogy and moving from a pedagogy of compliance to a pedagogy of voice.

I really enjoyed this panel and what you shared…impactful!!

Great session.

Thank you everyone! Blessings, Peace and Love

Thank you! This panel was insightful and encouraging!

Session Survey https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

Thank y’all for putting this on 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you so much everyone! This was awesome!

Just learning Educolor exists is so helpful, took over co-leadership of our school equity team and I am always looking for direction

Thank you!

Thank you for the information.

Hi Jacquelyn Booth - any connection to the Booth Family of Mississippi?

whts the title of this session

Thank you!

Truth matters for students toolkit to help you combat the anti-truth movement stuff: https://truthmattersforstudents.com/

Thank you for sharing your empowering stories!

Thank you

Thank you so much to everyone. Stay safe.

You are beautiful people...thank you for embracing us.

Thank you!

Love that link, Jose! Thank you

If you need a module step by step on how to do culturally responsive sustaining work: https://educolor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Culturally-Responsible-Sustaining-Education-Facilitators-Guide.pdf

Tank you for sharing.. I am very moved.

Thank you for sharing your stories, this was very informative and these conversations must be discussed and solutions implemented for "change". AWESOME!

Thank you!

How We Put In Work For Pedagogy, Equity, and Agency Session Survey https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

“Un VIP, un VIP, aye! Vamos tirar a un selfie, say cheese!" - Bad Bunny

-snaps- you can't force respect

Thank you so much!

Dr. Jamila Dugan also speaks about avoiding equity traps and tropes. It's not a one time thing to implement or say that we do. It's about moving and leading systemic change and not being afraid to call out that schools are built on racist foundations.

Being completely honest and vulnerable, how can I help with this movement as a white person in a predominantly white community? I want to help! I don’t want racism in my community!

I agree! Absolutely, respect is earned!

Yes! Excellent Hema! (We are the professional adults!!!)

Survey: https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

Thank God someone else shares my point of view on relationships with students!

Nicely stated!!

RESPECT must be mutual!

Thank you! 👍🏽👏🏽

Thank you

How We Put In Work For Pedagogy, Equity, and Agency Session Survey https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

If you need a module step by step on how to do culturally responsive sustaining work: https://educolor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Culturally-Responsible-Sustaining-Education-Facilitators-Guide.pdf

Yes Thank you!

Yes. it's time to get beyond the book study

Absolutely Action. Walk the walk, let's not just talk the talk.

Thanks so much for this presentation. I did not know EduColor existed. Now that I know better, I am able to do better.

Equity means high quality academics for all children.

can you re paste the link for getting beyond the book study

Thank you!

Thank you

It needs to ensure high quality staff!

Session Survey https://bit.ly/Academy22Equity

Thank you all!

Yes, both and

Thank you!!

nice

thank you

Schools must have aligned resources and efficient operations!

And we all know all schools are pushing for research based accountability and support

I think there is an overemphasis in teacher prep programs on the cognitive domain … the affective domain (where empathy is fostered) deserves equal footing :)

Amen hema! "Empathy is not toxic positivity!"

empathy should be taught

thank you for bringing up toxic positivity, that is all we get from admin and it is so frustrating

Same Benjamin. Same

Thank you all!

I was just reading about Michael Phelps and his wife’s foundation for building resiliency and fostering empathy for others. Very interesting work from a cursory look.

Empathy can be taught and there is a great article in ReadWorks teachers could use to emphasize on the term as well as an example of practicing it in the classroom.

Thank you!

Thank you!

This was a very impactful Seminar, so much to take away

Thank you everyone.

Thank you so much!

Thank You!

Empathy is a part of SEL practices. If your school is teaching SEL, it is one of the standards. Skill Based Health Standards have Empathy included.

what is the link of survey

Thank you Emma! Empathy is meeting the individual were they are.

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you.I love you all as a resource.

Thank you!

BUILD VOCABULARY!

There are no teachers of color in my school. I asked for a diversity PD from my superintendent. I gave examples of racism I’d seen in my district. I was told it was my fault for not reporting it, and there would be no such PD offered. I am an art teacher, I’ve installed BLM gun violence memorials that I’ve had to take down. I’ve had students create diversity art to hang in local businesses, and those have also been removed. I get so frustrated with the hate!

Thank you all so very much for your time and thoughtful thinking and action.

The link is not working!!!\

🙁 Laura

Thanks so much!

As a white person, am I allowed to say words like blackness ? I want to be able to break through those barriers but don’t want to offend!!

Thank you wonderful Panel!!

summit.educolor.org! Early bird special!

Thank you!

Thank you!!

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this panel discussion and hearing from educators in the lower 48 … that’s a geographical designation :) :) :)

Thank you wonderful

Thank you so much

Thank you for all that you shared and the resources you have given - your time and talents.

Thank you all.

many thanks!

Thank you!

@Cean SAY BLACKNESS

thank you so much

Thank you everyone! Wonderful panel!

Thank you

link

Thank you!!

Thank you so much

Thamnks

Thank you

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hx

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thanks

Thank you

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THanks!

Thank you!!

Thank you!!!

Thank you!