Diversity - Resources
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is commemorated each year on June 19th.
- The national registry Juneteenth organizations and supporters website - Used consistently by universities as the go-to info page on the event
- Teaching Juneteenth - Teaching Tolerance Magazine
- The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth - The National Museum of African American History and Culture
- The History of Juneteenth - History.com
- Celebrating Juneteenth - The National Museum of African American History & Culture
- Juneteenth: Our Other Independence Day - Smithsonian Magazine
- 12 Things You Might Not Know About Juneteenth - Mental Floss.com
Additional Resources
- National Museum of African American History & Culture - Provides virtual exhibitions, online collections and educational resources, including “Talking About Race.”
- Digital Schomburg - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
- “Reconstruction: America After the Civil War” - PBS Series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- Communities & Identities
- Counseling & Psychological Services - Colonial Health Center
- GSEHD Well Being Initiative Blog
- GW Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement Initiatives
- How the University Responds to Bias, Hate Crimes, and Discrimination
- Military & Veteran Services
- Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Bias Reporting Site Launch
- Relevant Policies
- Report a Bias Incident Online
- Speakers & Training Opportunities - (ODECE)
- Tools for Faculty & Staff to Create an Inclusive Campus
- GSEHD Diversity Resource E-Mail
Past Events
Explore past events and view the recorded video of many virtual events.
December 1, 2022 - 12:00 PM
World AIDS Day - Expert Discussion
GSEHD is hosting a community discussion with Dr. Jonathan Rendina, who will highlight how the nature of the AIDS crisis has evolved and current initiatives.
November 18, 2022 - 6:30 PM
International Education Week - International Thanksgiving
Co-Hosted with IEA & GSEHD PRIME
Wrap up International Education Week with a potluck International Thanksgiving.
December 5, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Neither Servants nor Subjects: The Qur'an's Integrative Environmental Ethic
A GW University Seminar co-hosted by Dr. Arshad I. Ali, Associate Professor of Educational Research, and GSEHD alumna Dr. Ebtissam Oraby.
November 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Exploring Intersectionality: A Virtual Workshop with Jordan S. West, Ph.D.
Participants will be able to engage in a discussion about definitions and experiences of “Intersectionality”.
October 20, 2022 - 7:15 PM
Student-Only Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Town Halls
This is an opportunity to learn more about GSEHD DEI initiatives and to share feedback, concerns, and ask questions of your Committee Representative.
October 19, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Student-Only Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Town Halls
This is an opportunity to learn more about GSEHD DEI initiatives and to share feedback, concerns, and ask questions of your Committee Representative.
October 26, 2022 - 4:00 PM
Ecology of Education featuring Dr. Dwayne Wright
Multiple Marginalized Identities: Examining the Experiences of Bi-Racial, Bi-Sexual Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Please join GSEHD for another installment of the Ecology of Education series, featuring Dr. Dwayne Wright, Assistant Professor of Higher Ed Administration.
August 23, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Welcome
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Welcome