Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In this episode of the "___ On College" video series, DeAnne Brooks, AP Assistant Professor in Kinesiology, talks about how she approaches questions of equity in the STEM classroom.

Ted Talk "This talk focuses on shifting perceptions of what is perceived possible by disabling ableism, a social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior (Wikipedia)."

"Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into 'inspiration porn.' "

"Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group."

"“We clearly are not post-racial,” Michele Norris, the celebrated former host of NPR’s All Things Considered, claims in this interview filmed at the 2017 Aspen Ideas Festival."

"Tiffany Taylor Smith explains implicit bias and discusses ways we can limit the impact of these biases on our beliefs and actions."

"#InclusionStartsWithI is a discussion around the importance of a positive, inclusive work environment."

" In this bold, actionable talk, Ross gives us a toolkit for starting productive conversations instead of fights -- what she calls a "call-in culture" -- and shares strategies that help challenge wrongdoing while still creating space for growth, forgiveness and maybe even an unexpected friend. "