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Intro to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Learning Series

This series will allow you to learn about the intricate aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Designed to foster a deep understanding of the foundations that underpin a more inclusive and equitable world, each week offers a unique perspective and valuable insights from renowned experts in the field.

What is DEI?

What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)? Dr. CI of Diverse City LLC breaks down the meaning of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Diversity is the collective mixture of human beings and their identities Inclusion is creating a space of belonging and equitable opportunity Equity is the fairness for all identities You cannot have one without the other!

Inadequate Without Inclusion

Read "Without inclusion, diversity initiatives may not be enough" by Puritty, C., Strickland, L. R., Alia, E., Blonder, B., Klein, E., Kohl, M. T. & Gerber, L. R.

Access Isn’t Inclusion

Getting into college for disadvantaged students is only half the battle. Anthony Abraham Jack, Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reveals how and why they struggle and explains what schools can do differently if these students are to thrive. He urges us to grapple with a simple fact: access is not inclusion.

Inclusion: The Glue for Diversity

Read "Diversity doesn't stick without inclusion" by Laura Sherbin and Ripa Rashid.

Embracing Discussions on Race

Jay Smooth is host of New York's longest running hip-hop radio show, the Underground Railroad on WBAI 99.5 FM in NY, and is an acclaimed commentator on politics and culture. In this talk, he discusses the sometimes thorny territory of how we discuss issues of race and racism, offering insightful and humorous suggestions for expanding our perception of the subject.

DEI: Making a Meaningful Impact

Read "Diversity, equity, and inclusion that matter" by Vanessa Grubbs from New England Journal of Medicine.