Dear Carolina Community, We are pleased to announce the winners of the 14th annual Diversity Awards, which recognize individuals and groups who have given their time and effort to further diversity, equity and inclusion at Carolina and in our surrounding … Continued
I would like to begin this newsletter with a message to the graduating class of 2022: CONGRATULATIONS! You have accomplished something that few graduating classes have done: You have survived numerous obstacles that could have derailed your academic progress towards … Continued
by Caroline Rosemary 40 pp. GreatestFan Publishing LLC $19.95 It’s never too early to inculcate a fervor for all things Tar Heel. In the households of Carolina alumni and fans, infants are often clad in UNC onesies and bibs, … Continued
The Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Jordan Institute for Families, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the UNC School of Social Work, is a series of virtual events that … Continued
At sundown on April 1, millions of Muslims around the globe will begin observing Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, prayers, introspection and familial connection. There are over two billion Muslims in the world — and several hundred of them … Continued
Dear Carolina Community, March has not begun quietly. For the past several days we have all been riveted by the situation in Ukraine, the loss of innocent life, and our fears about what this might mean for global security in … Continued
Women’s History Month is celebrated during March in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The monthly recognition originated with the first International Women’s Day in 1911. In 1978, the school district of Sonoma, California held a Women’s History Week, … Continued
The history of Black Americans is one that is riddled with plight. Since 1619, the very people who contributed to the success of this nation have been subjected to suffering, unfathomable cruelty and inequity. While the Civil Rights Movement of … Continued
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” – Thurgood Marshall Dear Carolina Community: Black History Month is a time to reflect upon the collective experiences of Black people who have contributed to the … Continued
Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States as far back as 1926 when American historian Carter G. Woodson established the commemoration to honor the contributions made to our nation by people of African descent. The second … Continued
