Diversity Chat hosts a number of students all across different backgrounds to come together and educate themselves and others about diversity in a safe space. This student led initiative collaborates with 

One of the main leaders, Freya Olson, has gone above and beyond to truly challenge other students into engaging with one another with often deep and contemporary topics. These often range from race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, religion, disability, and more to understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

“It’s important to be able to talk to people with different opinions because it challenges what we know and broadens our horizons. There have been times when I felt certain about my beliefs and it wasn’t till I heard other people express theirs that I realized I was completely wrong. Hearing what other people think improves your understanding of the world.”, explained by Freya Olson 

The club is not just about discussing whatever goes on in the world to impact us. It actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in their school and broader community in APS. Conversations are always open to everyone in every program and grade level, including staff members and teachers. 

Diversity Chat takes place on Tuesdays during all lunches (12:05 – 1:35 pm) at Ms. Monica’s office.