A dialogue series that fosters critical space for students, faculty, and staff to deepen their understanding and commitment to anti-racist and equity-minded educational frameworks. These frameworks are built on inclusive settings and social justice pedagogy.
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Sistas in Action: Hearing the Call, Leading the Way
Michelle Chamblin (Molloy University, USA), Lisa Zakiya Newland (Molloy University, USA), Janice Kelly (Molloy University, USA), and Linda M. Silva Thompson (Molloy University, USA)
Copyright: © 2022
|Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9774-3.ch006
Abstract
On May 25, 2020, the death of George Floyd ignited the consciousness of many who were questioning the grave injustices of a society that is inequitable, unfair, and plagued with structural racism. For many students at Molloy College, an institution grounded in the Dominican pillars of community, study, spirituality, and service, Mr. Floyd's death marked a pivotal moment. Students called for the institution to provide guidance and action for how they could be transformation agents in addressing these issues. Responding to the call, and leading the way, four African American faculty coined Sistas in Action, created a workshop that focused on themes of anti-racism, and introduced their 3-C model for having conversations dealing with coded language. Results and impact of the workshops were demonstrated through student surveys showing greater confidence in talking about race and taking action. Discussion and recommendations concerning Black faculty leadership in partnership with the institution for the benefit of the education community is explored.