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 - Student Health Center
- 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 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.