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Tony Thurmond Age: 49 Born: Fort Ord, Monterey, California Parents: His father, an Army veteran from Detroit, left when he was a child. His mother emigrated from Panama to become a teacher, and died when he was 6. Education: Graduated from Temple University, where he was student body president. Dual master 's degrees in law and social policy and social work from Bryn Mawr College. Children: Thurmond has two daughters in public schools. Website: tonythurmond.com "I see myself every day in students who face challenges. And like teachers who believed in me, I believe in them." 35 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 018 " …your game was a remarkable tool. What better way to suggest critical thinking and generate deeper awareness of U.S. culture's white racial frame?" — Kevin Cummins, High School Teacher, Albuquerque, New Mexico "I learned that my whole life I have been treated a certain way by the people around me because I am white, which I had never really thought about before." — White student player " …I appreciate the realistic/practical action-based solutions presented in the game." — African American student player A Free, Educational "Board" Game Addresses racism and white privilege through critical thinking, social analysis, and team-based discussion. Ages 13+ • CCSS-Aligned • Curriculum Included ( Worksheets, Glossary, PowerPoint ) FREE DOWNLOAD at www.roadtoracialjustice.org Created by Kesa Kivel Players will: • Become more aware that racism exists in many everyday situations (interpersonal and institutional) • Learn why the situations are racist (stereotyping, tokenism, cultural appropriation, etc.) • Acquire tools to interrupt these situations in order to help create a more loving and just world