Jul 6, 2023
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?
The audience will gain perspective o what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging mean from an academic perspective.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, there was an uptick in conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Organizations, corporations, and academic institutions were taking a look at the ways in which they engaged with black indigenous people of color. In some cases, policies that had been in place for years were taken more seriously, and significant changes were made to address inequities. In other cases, actions were only performative in nature. Moreover, an emphasis on the needs of people who are black and brown sparked fear and a scarcity mentality in many folks. We have witnessed policies, designed to promoted equity, overturned.
Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Calvin Hill, Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement at Springfield College, as they discuss what has changed in the world…