Our Intersections with Social Justice by Currie, Ding-Jo https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy Reflections of your group's personal and professional intersections with social justice issues en-us 2021-02-28 21:17:51 UTC 2025-12-20 01:59:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-2764-1f48b-1f469.png Your Group Name dcurrie1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1250871844 Start a new box and list your group's top three salient reflection summaries .....]]> 2021-02-28 21:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1250871844 Group Zebra dcurrie1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1263898484 Impact and Changes:  A renewed energy about DEI because it has become a movement and a visible agenda.  Great to gain allies.
Experiences:  Our college leaders are not as vigilant and visible about the DEI progress.
Support:  faculty of color generally feel  they are isolated and not supported.
Needs:   Need concrete action and bench mark goals and plans.   
What have we done:  request specific agenda items on Academic Senate.  Request affinity group meetings with President


]]> 2021-03-03 14:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1263898484 Group 16 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265141035 Impact & Changes:
Personal stories. Participating in protests in the 70's. Migrant farmworkers, and having to work in the fields (to understand how people are treated).
Experiences:
College speaks a lot about DEI issues, but little has been done. Needs to have everyone treated with kindness and respect. Very frustrated, when people talk loud and say nothing. Right now: just FRUSTRATED beyond belief. So many people before us that need us. Need to plan campaigns for generations to come (whether student gov. or in society, an issue cannot be "flavor of the month").
Support:
There's a minority coalition. Renewed efforts to support, faculty, staff and administrators of color. Small group often times the same people making the change. Hard when the space doesn't foster growth.
Needs:
Need to see more. In lifetime would like to see change.
More support, more training, more "how to." Training must be REQUIRED, not recommended. Need to have follow up after trainings. Grace with ourselves (COVID WALL)
What have we done: 
Continue speaking up, continue advocating for people of color. ]]> 2021-03-03 17:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265141035 Group DYNAMIC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265143413 1. confidence, control, welcoming
2. advocacy, vocal, agency, allyship, BFSA, academic/classified senate
3. culture shock, representative burden, acknowledging privilege to take up space]]> 2021-03-03 17:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265143413 Group 12 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265143430 Impacts and Changes: Opened my mind to perspective of others. Noticed times I was not included or did not feel I had opportunity. Trying to be a bridge for women of color.
Experiences: we developed an anti-racism statement through collaboration; discussing changes we'd like to see. Created a task force for Student Equity to address the issues and needs impacting our students and community. 
Support:  Student Services meetings, equity groups, colleagues, USC Equity Institute.
Needs: To provide safe spaces to marginalized students who need support; physical as well as mental safety.  We need a student center that is designated for students to commune, relax, and be together.
What have we done:  Have a Dreamer Center, but it isn't large enough.  Actively working on creating a centralized space for students to join with each other. ]]> 2021-03-03 17:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265143430 Your Group Name cindy_stephens1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265145708 Start a new box and list your group's top three salient reflection summaries .....]]> 2021-03-03 17:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265145708 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265146340 2021-03-03 17:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265146340 Group 54- The GIRLSSSS! https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265146438 Impact and Changes: Opening up to new experiences.

Experiences: Our colleges both have amazing programs. Such as UMOJA And EOPS.  Being able to connect with our community. Without being judged by others.

Support: Mentors, Counseling, Social Justice and Support teams!!

Needs- Education for students. Being able to have feedback from mentors and people around us. 

What we have done: Taking time for self-care. Sharing a positive workspace for others. ]]> 2021-03-03 17:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265146438 Group 8 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265148100 Impact and Changes:  Learning/relearning self-care (responding to real life triggers, fears, etc.). Learning how to listen actively; support other voices; learn when to step back/up. Learning how to support students of different backgrounds. Doing own research; self-education.
Experiences/Support: Opportunity to connect with campus community outside of bubble; Pushing accountability; Moving from talk to action; Focus on supporting students and staff who serve them. Learning from students about social justice. Reframing social media - not just white experience. Learning about new campus community; learning about "blind spots;" Pushing back against "stay in your place;" Emphasizing accessibility in planning. Being patient with processes, work, movement. Stay consistent, stay on top of things.
Needs:   Option to be engaged (vs. obligation); Having space to step back or engage. Taking time for self-care. Share space with others. Be an ally.
What have we done:  Taking space to engage or step back without feeling guilty. More education -- webinars, books, forums for students; listening to and representing student experience; awareness.]]> 2021-03-03 17:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265148100 Group 59- Changemakers! draudreybacalopez https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265148676 Impacts:  Bring more to the table for others. Pave the way for others
We now have a woman of color as our VP - How can I create new spaces for others who come next?
Reevaluate who I am and what my narrative.
Campus: Its there, but still being built
Within the last year,  there have been more conversations. Still pushback though. Navigate conversations around social justice.
Tendency for counselors and English departments to lead.
Shape how social justice looks within the community. Can strengthen the support system, but it is there.
Needs:  Need more support on campus. Give people a different perspective. Using feedback 
Shouldn't be scary! It should be embraced. 
People need a shove...(in a nice way) to get more involved with social justice and mentoring efforts 
Administrators, people in positions of power need to be diversified!!!! With the commitment to make the change. 
We need radicals! Support teams!

]]> 2021-03-03 17:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265148676 Group 20 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265151823 Impacts:  Opened my eyes to external and internal racial issues. Re-energized. 

2. Hired a Black president for our college. HR has created a recruiting strategy that will assist people of color to apply and get jobs on campus. M

3. Educate ourselves regarding equity and social justice. 


]]> 2021-03-03 17:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265151823 Group TNJ https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265153644 Impact and Changes by personal experiences:
-How Being black intersects with my gender and the the complexities that come with these identities cannot be discussed in isolation from one another.
-To be Black is to know that you are ALWAYS being watched especially Black women with a platform and/or in positions of leadership. We are hyper visible and hyper invisible at the same time.
-As a Black women administrator it is a struggle finding my voice within oppressive systems of white supremacy and patriarchy
-Recognizing my privilege and seeing ways I can help others
-It has been very difficult helping my kids get through all of the negativity and feeling as though others do not value them.
Support system or Groups on Campus
-We developed a Racial Justice Taskforce at Norco College and I've been very involved in the subgroup working directly with our students about their experiences on campus and what we need to do to make it a safe space for them.
-We have developed many work groups and now have added a DEI coordinator to help bring clarity to the social justice work and where it belongs in the system
-Immediately had campus forums and discussions after death of George Floyd. Campus had permission to have raw/open conversations about systemic racism. Consciousness on campus created a safe space to speak up. Started a region-wide forum which also became a support system.
Needs
-The need to have a space where people of double oppressions have a voice. Allyship that recognizes when oppression is actively happening and speak up.


]]> 2021-03-03 17:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265153644 Group Dynamite 3 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265154624 Reflective- separated by family- stand up for what  I believe
Few spaces and places that are safe and accepting of who you are
Need action- easy to talk and react- how be strategic/focused outcomes
DEI groups, be part of the change...see movement on campus, encourage the pace of change.
Needs: be part of the conversation, be involved and take action. Individuals to step up and step forward and be willing to lean in and speak up.


Impact
Experiences
Support]]> 2021-03-03 17:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265154624 Group 27 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265156918  ]]> 2021-03-03 17:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265156918 Group 44 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265157769 Impact & Change: all have been who I am from the beginning. I am the students I serve. Having to be everything for everyone but not myself..... So much a fabric of my being. It's nice the veil has been lifted, and now there's more pressure. Giving statements that encapsulate a lifetime and it's overwhelming for people. Pressured to speak vs safe to speak. Management of color support group. 30 minutes dedicated to learning and impacted the college.

Experiences:
Some are extremely supportive and change has been quick. More work to be done inside of the classroom. People are ready to go back to business as usual, and/or unwilling to do the personal work required.

Needs:
Separation of intersections/roles. Working while schooling children simultaneously. Revamping hiring processes. Forming of connections and promotion within the district. Clear goals/district shared definition of DEI. 

]]> 2021-03-03 17:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265157769 Group 60 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265161448 Impacts- 
Experiences- ASO building a space for students to express concerns, bosses allowing and creating a space for staff and faculty to air out concerns with the injustice going on in the world. 

]]> 2021-03-03 17:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265161448 Group 29 lvalmonte1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265165032 1. IMPACT: Hate and ignorance impacts us on a daily basis. We are tired of fighting 


2. What have your experiences been under the current resurgence of social justice movement at your college? Do you have a support system or group on campus?


3. What are your needs? What have you done about them? 

]]> 2021-03-03 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265165032 Group 25 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265165991 1. Impact
- Unknown/unrealized priviledges
- Understanding priviledges from other perspectives in DEI. Empathy, listening, understanding of how to move to forward. 
- Seeing life from the lens of being black, a women and muslim. Dealing with the pressures of performing a high levels.
2. Experience
- Yes to support. Exhausted over talking about social justice issues that have been prevalent for many, many years...
- Yes to support. Important of faculty and staff having a voice in addition to the students. Shined a light on what we aren't aware of in terms of police brutality. Campus forums and work groups were immediately  implemented
- Yes to support. From administration, faculty and staff though we still have some clashes on our campus over the injustice issues; the conversation is happening and that is the important part.
3. Support]]> 2021-03-03 17:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265165991 Group 31 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265168248 1. Want to build a help build a coalition of diverse groups - not stand on the sidelines

Sad to see we are still in this place after hundreds of years; desire to change perceptions of my diverse group through my interactions with each person I encounter - one heart at a time

campus made strides that were helpful in effort around bla



2. Re-establishing of our BEA; a lot of 

]]> 2021-03-03 17:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265168248 Group 7 ProfessorBean https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265174652
  • Impacts: Not part of the majority. PWI experience. Leading with love. Feeling the need to explain or apologize. Accepting of differences but keeping it moving. No longer apologizing. 
  • Support: Some support with buzzwords. Still looking for true transformational change. Need general funds to be spent on diversity. Waiting for the proof. 
  • Needs: Cluster hiring of BIPOC faculty! Support and resources for BIPOC affinity groups. Creation of student support groups: BSUs, Umoja, Puente. 


    • ]]>     2021-03-03 17:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265174652     Group 28 mrsmanyweatherbusiness1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265175136 1.) Our lived experiences impacted us to open doors for those who follow.
    2.) We have groups on our campuses  however we need to have a plan that has  clear, measurable and actionable outcomes to address the needs of our communities. 
    3.) Starting a Black Community Ally Training, Book Club, and 10 point plan. ]]>     2021-03-03 17:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265175136     Group Busy BumbleBees https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265181590 1. We now have leverage because we are able to record incidents and report out what is going on to the masses. Previously it was isolated since body cams were not being used.

    2. Some of our colleges have DEI Committees while other colleges are working on establishing UMOJA and DEI Committees.

    3. Our colleges are working towards making substantial changes that will be institutionalized. We would like to make things better for our students and for their to be some form of accountability.]]>     2021-03-03 17:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265181590     Group 10 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265182045 1. Thinking, behavior and values counter to the narrative expected of us; seeking others like us; strong sense of self

    2. The weight of carrying the intersection of being a woman of color in a position of power and the expectation to lead the work while trying to process personally. 

    3. Like minded individuals]]>     2021-03-03 17:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265182045     Group 4 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184403 1. Impact & Changes - 
    Lived in different communities that provided different perspectives and awareness based on the context.
    2. Current Experiences/ support system -
    The social justice issues have been there all the time.
    Trying to grow the resources for the existing support system. Show the campus and community that we want to be represented.
    Growing the choir. 
    Informal work and trying to integrate into the culture and operations of the college.
    Creating awareness of challenges
    3. Needs - 
    Needs to be integrated across the campus.  this requires assistance/ resources.
    Needs to be an institutional priority.
    Pace , organizational/and personal self-care to avoid burnout.]]>     2021-03-03 17:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184403     Group 26 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184836 1. Impacts on our children and educating them on diversity and inclusion and what that means.
    2. Equity/Inclusion committees created, with little action. Support is there but we need more actionable items.
    3. Accountability and transparency from administration and faculty. Speaking out in committees and insisting on equity data. ]]>     2021-03-03 17:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184836     Group 2 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184999 1. Grew-up being told not to speak Spanish. Pressure not to stand out.
    2.  Currently, not diverse. For the first time having real conversations. Support group--colleagues. 
    Our college is a diverse college
    3. Part of Latina Leadership.
    Latino VP of Student Services, but we need more representation of color in our administration. Getting involved in the hiring committee.

    ]]>     2021-03-03 17:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265184999     Group 40 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265197560
  • Has had events and summits on campus and via zoom. Can longer be complacent and have to change the way everything is going. WE need to sustain the practices put in place. 
  • There is a black faculty and staff association. The president has been very conscience and open to what is going on.We have AAOI and the chancellor advisory committee for black and African American students. 
  • Needs are to retain African American students. Currently looking at equity and diversity to help with retention. 


    • ]]>     2021-03-03 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265197560     Group 42 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265201107 1) Impact & Changes: 
    develop relationships personally and professionally that has helped broaden perspectives, gaining opportunities to work with more diverse folks beyond your own community/space and learning / unlearning individually and as a community

    2) Experiences: 
    there's support from leaders to help make change on campus, being able to create collective goals and strive for them

    3) Support: Faculty and Staff of Color, DEI position

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265201107     Group 57 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265203888
    - Learning to become an anti-racist and trying to live by example - helping to guide allies- using knowledge to guide others an be part of change on the campus
    - Communicate, listen and be accepting of others; some people think they know what people of color need but how do they lean in and listen
    listening, communicating, being open and accepting others as they are
    - As a leader, we have to stand up for folks who do not have a voice and use our values to stay grounded

    Some institutions have leadership that has been outspoken and administrators that are intentional. For example, first year tenure track /classified faculty are learning about what is going on at the campus - brought in speakers to talk about race and white privilege. Some are thinking about institutional change. 

    We need intentionality and conscience leaders who understand that DEI is critical to helping with social mobility.

    It is about being open and vulnerable. ]]>     2021-03-03 18:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265203888     Group 27 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265224813
    1. Professional impact more than personal impact. 


    2) Creating spaces for us to meet and touch base. 

    A space for students and faculty. Ujima community created DEI taskforce 

    Black Faculty Association

    One college has created a space for us that is not on a college network to allow interactions and engagement away from the "gaze" of others.

    Anti-racist talks and healing circles.

    Decolonizing syllabi]]>     2021-03-03 18:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265224813     Group 34 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265225856 1. Finding my voice, bring issues to the table.  Addressing issues from the lens of a woman of color.  Women and women of color are not monolithic groups.  Can't assume the same political agendas and experiences. First generation academics.
    2. Intentionality and focus on addressing diversity and equity issues.  Appreciative of the conversations. Recognizing the lack of support as new faculty.
    Recognizing anecdotal data more than research based data.  

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265225856     Group 47 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265230123 1. Feeling empowered to support folks; attending events with the college and students more. Attending conferences and share my allyship 2. Need more support from the top leaders. 3. Direct student support and being open and listening.

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265230123     Group 24 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265244417 - Voices of certain populations aren't heard; What needs to be done about about anti-blackness on campus; LGBTQ+
    - Discover ways to support the communities affected
    - Listening to student voices can help find a solution
    - Providing resources and training
     ]]>     2021-03-03 18:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265244417     Group 13 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265270482 1) Impact & Experiences: Our group members shared that our recent DEI experiences have been described like an "awakening" in order for us to see and make changes as well as a time of growing, self-reflection, and self-care. 
    2) Changes & Support: Campus surveys were one means of assessing need for change. We would like to see more affinity and DEI support groups on our campuses to help us move the needle and engage in conversation on these issues. 

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265270482     1. Understanding intersectionality of race and class largely from our k-12 experiences, and experiencing the intersectionality of age and sex in our professional experiences. https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265271537 2. The resurgence has sharpened our focus on making visible the inequities on our campuses and caring for the people who support our minoritized students.
    3. Need for balance and self care (personally and professionally)]]>     2021-03-03 18:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265271537     Group 48 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265274330 1. How have you been impacted and changed by your own intersections with diversity, equity, and inclusion in your personal lives? 


    I didn’t recognize the impact of diversity and equity until I was asked to critique someone else’ social bias.  This made me be reflective of my own pain and insensitivities. 

    Family dynamics discouraged gender-based activities, such as watching sports, and perpetuated gender roles respective to domestic service for women

    2. What have your experiences been under the current resurgence of social justice movement at your college? Do you have a support system or group on campus?
     Hire more African-Americans on campus, Reinstate afro-american studies. Yes, a wonderful support group that meets virtually. 

    Unapologetically creating a safe space for people of color, and limiting inclusion to protect the sincerity of the group dynamics. 

    Social justice resurgence brought the conversation to the college community in ways that have never been addressed before, and developments are still underway to respond more compassionately. 

    3. What are your needs? What have you done about them? 

    The current social distance standards have allowed us to be more vocal and connect with each other in creative ways because of the lack the has perpetuated our communities


    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265274330     GROUP 15 dlee351 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265298728 1. How have you been impacted and changed by your own intersections with diversity, equity, and inclusion in your personal lives? 
    -Desireé: Working to ensure others feel seen and represented within my community.
    -Lina:
    -Tracey:
    2. What have your experiences been under the current resurgence of social justice movement at your college? Do you have a support system or group on campus?
    -
    -
    -
    3. What are your needs? What have you done about them? 
    -
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    -]]>     2021-03-03 18:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265298728     "If we are not at the table, we are on the Menu" https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265313660 We are change agents and working to finding our voice

    -Learning to find out voice to be the change on our campuses
    -Working to stretch the norm
    -Being comfortable in our own skin
    -Are we the right color at the table, the need to build ally ship to bridge brown and black unity 
    -If we are doing the work of social justice, what are we doing for self care
    -take a day off to reflect, work on yourself and live life
    -set boundaries, if the work doesn't bring you joy, don't do it anymore
    -Self-care, avid negative self talk or imposter syndrome feelings, find courageous spaces to support your inner voice and needs]]>     2021-03-03 18:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265313660     Sister Circle annetteletcher https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265317870 1. I can't break my intersections as a Black woman
    Not feeling supported by faculty of color
    The feeling that my voice as a Black woman is often dismissed.

    2. Involved in BLM Recommendations on our campus
    Solidarity among Black colleagues
    Strategizing and planning
    awareness of equity
    3. Breath
    Leave the house
    Self-care
    Prioritize your own well being.


    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265317870     Group 49 cindy_stephens1 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265318492 - Diversity change in how we process our identities across the age span, youth today are more outspoken
    -Looking through the lens of listening, learning, and loving
    - There has been more space in being a truth teller but it can be exhausting when voices are dismissed
    -Needs from our campus is to not just make DEI a check mark but to really dive deep into our institutional practices are deeply entrenched in white supremacy and what we need to do to have a campus of diversity, equity, and inclusion and that is woven throughout the entire campus

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265318492     Group 32 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265318832 1.) As Black women, we are constantly reminded of our diversity. It is our regular life to advocate for our children and for ourselves in the workplace. 
    2.) Some have lost friends due to finding out how others felt about the social justice protests. Varying degrees of support on our campuses. We may have friends/colleagues that support equity issues on our campuses and many who feel like Black programming is unnecessary. 
    3.) We need the the our campuses to acknowledge the disparities that our AA students feel. We cannot move forward with correcting the issues if we don't first acknowledge them. ]]>     2021-03-03 18:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265318832     1) Grew up in midwestern community – more southern in attitude. Red state. Growing up there understand what it’s like to live in segregated community. Never paid much attn to political structure. Parents were democrat. Never associated being democrat with being black, just with family. Didn’t relate democrat with being more liberal. Basic issues at time trying to get equity around jobs, housing. Still fighting for those things. We don’t seem to learn from our mistakes. Don’t want to change including with race relations. Resistant to change because you are comfortable where you are. In higher education we are trying to serve but status quo doesn’t allow us to best serve. 2) How many times do we have to travel this road? Been on road three or four times. Powerful push to what remembers in 60s. Not only national awareness but now we have international support. People from outside/other countries banding together. Added level of obligation on part of US to be responsive. The world is watching. Driven extremists, have felt empowered by past administration. Trying to lead college and continue foundation on which to build. Many challenges want to make college more receptive to all students. Have responsibility to college and want to make sure don’t leave out any student group. 3) What are your needs? Needs center around external factors with pandemic, economy with state, many students/employees have lost jobs. So many things making people uneasy within work and home. My need as college leader is to make best decisions possible so I don’t further add to misery. Don’t want to add to people’s drama/trauma. Hard to balance school’s needs with human needs. Online in some ways has helped people to band together in a way. Easier in terms of logistics to gather. Have to continue to evolve. https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265324168 2021-03-03 18:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265324168 Group 23 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265328223 1.  Assist and represent diverse students with their needs and support them to the fullest.

    2.  Our college has several extremely supportive groups and committees to assure this work is being planned and happening.
    3. We need to be better at hiring more diverse staff and faculty to align with our students identities and provide equitable services, practices and work!]]>     2021-03-03 18:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265328223     Group 46 drcooperwilkins https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265330425 1. We each shared a common theme of experiencing extreme forms of racism in our childhood through undergraduate college years that impacted us (and in some ways, unfortunately normalizing these  ]]> 2021-03-03 18:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265330425 Group 22 cgarcia418 https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265333710 1. How have you been impacted and changed by your own intersections with diversity, equity, and inclusion in your personal lives? Two of us grew up in a multi-cultural family with many different influences that have caused our lens to be expanded and open to different intersections and life experiences. One of us did not have the entire experience of knowing the differences between cultures. 

     2. What have your experiences been under the current resurgence of social justice movement at your college? Do you have a support system or group on campus? There has been different experiences at each campus. Some where protests happened and some where nothing was said or supported at all. Making our voices heard on campus and having allies that share the fight with us.

    3. What are your needs? What have you done about them? Reorganization and restructure. Filing for reclassification. ]]>     2021-03-03 18:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265333710     RVK DrRocioHernandez https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265340886 1. How have you been impacted and changed by your own intersections with diversity, equity, and inclusion in your personal lives? 
    This is a difficult question to answer, for many of us our experiences have been shaped by how we grew up. The intersection of our identities have been a part of the experiences that have shaped who we are today. The personal in many cases is intertwined with our work. 

    2. What have your experiences been under the current resurgence of social justice movement at your college? Do you have a support system or group on campus?
    The virtual environment has been good for organizing. It has helped with connecting with a wider group of colleagues across campus and seeing that what may be happening to one of us is happening to all of us. It has helped in creating a sense of unity. 
    A few of us have small number of folks who are our support system on our campuses. 
    3. What are your needs? What have you done about them? 
    Finding a way to improve scheduling has been challenging, there is so much going on. Taking walks and doing yoga has helped to step away. 
    The need to continue the work despite being small in numbers can be frustrating. Realizing that 5 people can change the work is important. You can have 100 people participating, but ultimately it's those 5 people really doing the work. 

    ]]>     2021-03-03 18:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265340886     1. Not without struggle, totally impacted. Not getting the respect that we deserve. Undervalued, disregarded, overlooked invisible. Other colleagues get favor over us. https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265341686 2. Managers of Color group was formed, No campus wide action, commitment and direction from President.
    BLAC group was formed to create a space for Faculty and Staff on campus as a safe space to have conversations and create change in the Institution BLAC and BSU provided demands many of which are being addressed. 
    President finally announced position for Race Equity and Social Justice leader after several months of no announcement. Many noteworthy speakers brought to campus and Townhalls are being held to address the commitment to social justice. Given the opportunity to lead the way  and make the decisions with no regard to cost. Created mission statement for equity and social justice.
    3. Truth Transparency and Trust. 
    Safe space for BIPOC on campus. Need Voices. Systemic Change, Institutional Change ]]>     2021-03-03 18:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265341686     Group 30/ The Mighty Trio https://padlet.com/dcurrie1/zanu8lsjal4ohiiy/wish/1265378701 1. This was a difficult question for us to answer. It begins with discovering your own space and the diverse space of others. Allow yourself to being exposed to diversity and acceptance helps to move this anchor forward. We also must understand the life and paths others have gone through.
    2. Ugliness did exist on our campus after the George Floyd tragedy. The positives have been that the college has come together as a whole and have created a level of unity. A committee entitled "The Black Community" has been created as a support system. Academic Senate has created a resolution which has been executed and is currently in action. Fighting for voices who feel voiceless is also being transcended.
    3. The decrease in bureaucracy and an increase in effective leadership with true buy-in and authenticity must exist. More DEI trainings are needed with more active attendance from campus employees. Feeling a safe space to voice your opinions where you are not fearful of losing your current position.  

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