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Race, Racism and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium – Transformational Research: Dismantling Systems of Oppression in Justice, Education and Health
November 23, 2021
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…read more about Race, Racism and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium – Transformational Research: Dismantling Systems of Oppression in Justice, Education and Health
Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Ross
November 5, 2021
Shannon Ross has taken pride in her Lumbee-American Indian culture and self-identity since she was young. Growing up in an American Indian neighborhood, surrounded by people from the same cultural background, made her grateful to be a Native. The tight-knit…read more about Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Ross
American Indian Voices at Carolina
November 2, 2021
As part of our ongoing series of “Voices at Carolina,” we will focus on American Indian voices this month in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month. According to the United States Census Bureau, “The first American Indian Day was celebrated…read more about American Indian Voices at Carolina
University proclamation recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 11, 2021
University leaders and the UNC American Indian Center issued a proclamation today recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The proclamation acknowledges that the University is built on the homelands and villages of the region’s Indigenous peoples — historically…read more about University proclamation recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Alumni Spotlight: Jackie Cerón Hernández
October 8, 2021
Jackie Cerón Hernández grew up in a diverse and cultured community. Her childhood began in Estado de Mexico until her family moved to Durham, NC when she was 10 years old. With such a big adjustment at a young age, Jackie came to America embracing new opportunities. Being a minority was not easy. However, it did not deter Jackie…read more about Alumni Spotlight: Jackie Cerón Hernández
President Biden Signs Law Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
October 8, 2021
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Latinx Voices at Carolina
September 29, 2021
The term “Latinx” has emerged in recent years as a gender-neutral alternative to the pan-ethnic terms Latino, Latina and Hispanic. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably (for example, by the U.S. Census Bureau), “Hispanic” includes people with ancestry from…read more about Latinx Voices at Carolina
Sibby Anderson-Thompkins among Massey Awards winners for outstanding service
September 10, 2021
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