#HigherEd leaders making statements: please call out the vast inequities facing BLACK STUDENTS in particular. Don't just call it students of color. Read on...

If this week has motivated you to deepen your understanding of racism and resistance, and you are concerned about graduate education, here are six recent studies I recommend:

A highlight of the @HowardU Jr. Faculty Summer Academy was Professor Emerita @SandraShannon_ delivering a powerful and inspirational charge to members: "You are the chosen ones," she said. "Let 2020 be your vision, not your excuse. Do the work. This is no time to back down." #HU

If you’ve spent the last week focused on work, recognize just how much privilege you have.

Please believe that it's much easier to point the finger outward than ask how versions of 'speaking' commitment to equity & DEI, yet consistently 'walking' the path of inequitable engagement & assessment occur in your space daily. Also believe the marginalized amongst you notice.