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.

Past Events

Explore past events and view the recorded video of many virtual events.

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 of this virtual workshop led by Dr. Jordan West engaged in a discussion about definitions and experiences of “Intersectionality”.

November 14, 2022 - 6:00 PM

The Power of Public Scholarship: Using Social Media to Educate, Advocate, and Liberate

Education and Inequality Colloquium

Join Dr. Angel Jones for a conversation about her new book, Street Scholar, a call-to-action that challenges the Academy to engage in public scholarship.

October 20, 2022 - 7:15 PM

Student-Only Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Town Halls (Oct. 20)

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 (Oct. 19)

GSEHD students have an opportunity to learn more about DEI initiatives and to share feedback, concerns, and ask questions of your Committee Representative

October 12, 2022 - 9:00 AM

Academic Freedom - A Useful Knowledge Workshop {Recording}

hosted by GSEHD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Learn more about Academic Freedom in a multi-session, virtual event with GSEHD faculty and guest speakers including Dr. Friedman, Dr. Wright, and Adam Kissel.

October 26, 2022 - 4:00 PM

Ecology of Education featuring Dr. Dwayne Wright {Recording}

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 Event

Join us to learn about our DEI initiatives and the resources available to support you as a community member and individual.