Are you destroying Western civilization if you don’t procreate? By Sarah Li-Cain There’s been much hand-wringing over birthrates in recent years. And, depending on where you grew up, you might even be told you’re selfish for not wanting to have children. Or mutliple chilren. In this episode, we’re going to look at the financial realities…
Illustrating Silence, Familia, Invisibility, and the Semiotics of Undocumented Fear
Sponsored by the Center for Minority Serving Institutions, this talk with Alberto Ledesma, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Arts and Humanities, University of California, Berkeley, presented images from the speaker’s graphic auto-ethnographic novel Diary of A Reluctant Dreamer to talk about the way that undocumented life impacts not just everyday acts, but the…
Rethinking education in the light of post-truth “new” racism and xenophobia: the need for critical intercultural media and news literacy
Post-truth can be described as a cultural phenomenon in which emotional or personal beliefs have more influence on public opinion and policy decisions than facts, evidence, or rational discourse (McIntyre, 2018), writes Christina Hajisoteriou. Objective facts and evidence may be downplayed, dismissed, or manipulated to support a particular narrative or agenda. In a post-truth environment,…
Cross-cultural communication: A success story
Ebuka Okoli, M.S. ’24, has always been fascinated by cross-cultural communication and how diverse groups of people communicate in an organizational context. It’s for this reason he moved over 6,000 miles from Nigeria to Normal to pursue a master’s in communication at Illinois State University. … Okoli’s professional work in Nigeria centered around helping the…
US condemns sentencing of prominent Chinese human rights defenders
The United States on Friday condemned the “unjust imprisonment” of prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan, who were sentenced to three years and one year and nine months, respectively, by a Chinese court this week. Yu, 56, and Xu were imprisoned on charges of “inciting subversion of state power”…
Black innkeepers own a thriving B&B. But they keep their identities hidden
“We knew when we opened our doors who our market would be – mostly white people,” said Marvin. Fearing their Black faces might deter potential guests, the Johnsons designed their website to promote the property’s serene surroundings and amenities. “That was on purpose,” said Anita. “We didn’t want to advertise that we were African Americans,…
New Report Highlights Experiences of Black Students, Staff, and Faculty in California Higher Education
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “Wounded Healers: The Pandemic, Racial Battle Fatigue, and Higher Education in California.” The report examines the impact of the 2020 quadruple pandemic, a four-part interconnection of health crises, financial calamity, climate change, and…
Why Diversity Is Still Important To Higher Education
Opponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion often argue that supporting these ideas undermines meritocracy by prioritizing diversity over qualifications and merit; exacerbates social and cultural divisions, infringes upon free speech, and represents a particular and far-left ideology. I remember the first time I read Daryl G. Smith’s Diversity’s Promise for Higher Education: Making it Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024). It was…
A Black man got a job interview after he changed the name on his resume. Now, he’s suing for discrimination | CNN
A Black man has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against a hotel in Detroit, Michigan, alleging the hotel only offered him a job interview after he changed the name on his resume, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNN. Dwight Jackson filed the lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, alleging…
Tips For African American Students Seeking Internships
African American students are less likely to secure an internship and when they do, it is likely to be unpaid. Research has demonstrated discrimination by major companies when it comes to offering internships to African American students. In addition, research shows that many low-income and first generation students of color are not sure how to obtain an internship. At the same…
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