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On March 7, Mia Ong gave an invited talk, “The Double Bind in Physics Education: Systemic Barriers to Belonging for Women of Color,” at the American Physical Society March meeting in Minneapolis, MN, as part of the Forum on Diversity and Inclusion's Intersectionality and Equity panel. Learn more about Mia and her newly released book here: https://hubs.la/Q02ptSZK0

In celebration of Women's History Month, try one or all of these fun activities with your child to help inspire them! ★ Help children recognize and celebrate their worth. ★ Learn about past female leaders through NJ Women’s History Project. ★ Learn about women’s history by visiting the National Women’s History Museum online exhibits. ★ Read books about the rich tapestry of inspiring women throughout history. Which activity will you try first?

**GIA READER** Since 2020, Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) has been monitoring how our members are adapting grantmaking practices in response to the pandemic and the push for racial justice. Our 2023 survey shows a mixed picture: while there's a slowdown in the increase of support for arts and culture, many funders are maintaining their levels of support. General operating support and flexibility in fund use have decreased, but there's good news with increased multi-year support and continued strong backing for BIPOC artists and organizations. GIA stresses the need to keep these progressive changes alive, advocating for sustained commitment to marginalized communities, including artists with disabilities and Trans artists. GIA highlights the importance of shared experiences and mutual support among its members to continue fostering equity and resilience in the arts sector. Read the full President's Blog here: https://bit.ly/4aLFpqE

The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders.

In recognition of Women's History Month, check out this Common Thread Roundup, which celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of ten women of Antioch who continue to lead the way to a better future full of inclusion, diversity, and equity. One of the powerful women highlighted is Pia Alexander, teaching faculty of Antioch New England's Couple and Family Therapy MA and PhD programs. Pia, who also leads Antioch's Anti-Racism Task Force, has made it her mission to fight systemic racism through therapy, research, and activism. Read all about the women who contribute to Antioch's mission here: https://lnkd.in/g-zzbh8D

It is exasperating that some white individuals fail to comprehend the reasons behind the distrust felt by us. Our distrust is deeply rooted in the enduring legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. White privilege and unconscious biases hinder white people from understanding racial injustices, making it difficult for them to grasp the basis for this distrust. I encourage you to please read: “Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better White Women With a Guide to Start the Unlearning~ Regina Jackson and Saira Rao

Curious about how #HigherEd and Diversity can collide? ? ?? Dive into The EdUp Experience Podcast! ?? 1?? Why creating pathways and pipeline programs in STEM is crucial for encouraging girls and women to pursue careers from an early age. 2?? Call for flexible work environments to support women navigating work and family responsibilities. How can higher ed and employers adapt? 3?? The impact on underrepresented groups, including the LGBTQ+ community. Why is broader understanding and support essential? 4?? Needed collaboration between higher education and industry leaders. Addressing diversity, equity, and belonging, especially in mental health. 5?? Resistance against discriminatory practices fosters a more inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. In this Ep. of?The EdUp Experience?with guest Paulette Granberry Russell, J.D. guest co-host Dr. Amardeep Kahlon, and host Geoffrey M. Roche ?? Explore the significance of NADOHE and the essential nature of their work, why coalition building is the keystone for enhancing DEI initiatives & gain insights into Paulette's vision for the future of Higher Education. Listen in to?#EdUp?and connect with EdUp team?Elvin Freytes?and?Joe Sallustio, EdD Exciting times for education transformation! ???? #HigherEd?#EducationInnovation #diversity #diversityandinclusion

The theme for the last week of National Indigenous History Month focuses on Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Collectively, they hold an essential place in our communities, embodying strength, resilience, and profound cultural knowledge. Their contributions to leadership, arts, science, and social justice are invaluable, paving the way for future generations. The article below contains large a list of Indigenous women activists who are at the forefront of movements that concern issues like the environment, Indigenous and treaty rights, equal access to education and health care, the rights of women and children, and more. https://ow.ly/OWH550SoxLG

'47% of all writers in the UK come from the most privileged starting points... it so important that we start early to create more pathways.' Martin Sheen makes such a powerful case for inclusion. This statistic underscores a disheartening reality: the arts and culture sector in the UK is not representative of the diverse society it serves. The problems have actually got worse over the last decade, not better. This is why we’re feeling quietly optimistic after hearing Lisa Nandy speak about arts education at the Labour Party conference. Change might be on the horizon ? And change is essential - we know the current system isn’t working and the creative and cultural industries are at risk of stagnation without drawing on a wide range of individuals with different experiences, thoughts and ideas. We have extensive experience in connecting education with the creative and cultural industries. It’s a personal passion that unites us. If you’d like to hear more about what we do in this space, or how we can help you understand pathways into these sectors, drop us a line: [email protected] ??

Human beings have been telling stories for tens, possibly hundreds of thousands of years - long before we were able to write them down. Yet as Michael Sheen so eloquently talks about in his TED Conferences talk, we have created a situation where only some stories can be told and heard. This not only deprives people of the opportunity to fully explore and use their talent, but also wider society from being able to experience and understand the richness of experience and creativity that exists in this country. This isn't just the case in the creative arts. Within research and innovation there are significant gaps in pretty much every protected characteristic - especially gender and ethnicity. Similarly there is significant underrepresentation of people from working class backgrounds. And then there's leadership... The opportunity to shape and change the world by fulfilling our potential storytelling, innovation, leadership, research should never be dependent on where we were born, our background, or our gender. As a research professional and entrepreneur my mission has always been to help others see their value - not just of what they do, but of who they are and where they have come from. To help them find and use their voice - and to support them to have that voice heard. It would be great to hear stories here about the work that is going on to expand the range of opportunities that are open to people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups, and the impact this has had. #Research #Innovation #EDI