Inclusiveness begins with action.
The Macro Movement helps middle and high school students recognize microaggressions, understand their impact, and respond with confidence.
Student-led presentations
About the movement
The Macro Movement was created to make conversations about microaggressions clearer, more practical, and more approachable for young people. Our presentations help students move beyond simply hearing the term and toward recognizing real situations, understanding different perspectives, and knowing how to respond.
Microaggressions are often brief, everyday comments or actions that communicate assumptions about someone’s identity or background. They may be unintentional, but their effects can accumulate.
We give students the language and tools to recognize these moments, understand their impact, and respond productively.
What we teach
Identify microaggressions in everyday school and social situations.
Explore the assumptions behind them and why their impact can differ from their intent.
Practice constructive ways to speak up, ask questions, and support others.
Our impact
Anonymous surveys conducted immediately before and after a Macro Movement presentation show a substantial shift in students’ reported understanding and preparedness.
Percentage of respondents who rated their understanding a 4 or 5 out of 5.
Before the session, 9.1 percent, or 5 of 55 respondents, selected 4 or 5. After the session, 86.7 percent, or 39 of 45 respondents, selected 4 or 5. This is a 77.6 percentage-point change.
Percentage of respondents who rated their ability to confront a microaggression a 4 or 5 out of 5.
Before the session, 3.6 percent, or 2 of 55 respondents, selected 4 or 5. After the session, 73.3 percent, or 33 of 45 respondents, selected 4 or 5. This is a 69.7 percentage-point change.
Methodology: Based on anonymous pre-session and post-session surveys. Pre-session n=55; post-session n=45. Percentages show respondents selecting 4 or 5 on a five-point scale. The surveys were not individually matched.
For schools
Flexible formats make it possible to start the conversation in the setting that works for your students.
Request Workshop DetailsWhat students experience
Students discuss examples based on situations they may encounter at school or socially.
Presenters create space for questions, different viewpoints, and reflection.
Polls, activities, and group exercises keep students engaged.
Students practice what they can say when they experience or witness a microaggression.
Our team
The Macro Movement is led by students working to make conversations about microaggressions more practical, approachable, and actionable for middle and high school communities.
Founder / President
Hanbo founded The Macro Movement to help students better understand microaggressions and lead more thoughtful conversations in school communities.
Director of Operations
Nolan helps organize The Macro Movement’s presentations, school outreach, and day-to-day operations so the team can deliver effective student-led workshops.
Director of Programs
Austin helps shape the structure of The Macro Movement’s programs and supports presentations that help students recognize and respond to microaggressions.
Director of Curriculum
Justin helps develop the presentation curriculum, activities, and discussion materials used to teach students about microaggressions and constructive responses.
Director of Marketing
Kabeer helps communicate The Macro Movement’s mission and expand awareness of its work among students, schools, and community members.
Director of Outreach
Colin helps connect The Macro Movement with schools and student groups interested in hosting presentations and building more inclusive communities.
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Interested in hosting a presentation, classroom workshop, or student discussion? Tell us about your school and what you are looking for.
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