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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kendi's exceptional scholarship and unwavering commitment to social justice align perfectly with Howard University's mission and values as we deepen our scholarship on the African Diaspora," he said. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Dr. Ibram X.

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expanding the definition of diversity to include diversity of opinion may elicit honest conversations and intentional/inclusive strategies. Richard Leigh Racism is still present; whether it is acknowledged, it is implicit. The privilege of having time may keep some prospective trustees from serving. in press, p.

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Using the Law to Help Shape Public Policy - Jamelia N. Morgan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I definitely didn’t think I was going to be a law professor, but I always wanted to be a teacher,” she says. I can do careful, rigorous research with an eye toward what are the pressing social justice issues of the day,” she says, “and really trying to understand the nature of injustice to me, really promotes justice.”

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Young Black Men Project, Fitting in for Black Men, Boys Showcased at BMRI’s Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mellon Foundation, the BMRI amplifies collaborative thought leadership and social justice and strives to counter conflicting narratives, distrust, and ambiguity with a clear, authoritative voice on the experiences of Black men. Funded by a $1.4 million grant from the Andrew W. We want them to be healthy.

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Recognizing Great Work in Assessment: 2nd Annual SAAL Awards!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Equity-Minded Assessment Award Team or individual award for living out the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice and ensuring they are a meaningful part of assessment work. Cloud State University and advancing effective assessment practices.

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What Text(s) Means Now

The Scholarly Teacher

Students chose from a list of topics related to social justice standards and concepts, critically considering the authorship behind texts as well as how texts related to one another. Conclusions.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’re looking at how we create this inclusive and equitable environment using a social justice platform in order to positively impact various populations on campus,” says Davis. Davis notes that there are seven initiatives in the pipeline for which implementation plans are currently being created.

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