The report from the university鈥檚 Black Lumen Project celebrates the milestones and contributions of Black students, faculty and staff at 黑料不打烊.聽聽
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Black Lumen Project has released the inaugural Black Experience at 黑料不打烊 Report, a spotlight on the contributions and achievements of Black students, faculty and staff at 黑料不打烊 and an overview of a wide range of initiatives around inclusive excellence that are underway on campus.
The report was guided by Professor Buffie Longmire-Avital, the first director of the Black Lumen Project, with the assistance of multiple campus partners, and follows the creation of the Black Lumen Project in 2021. The Black Lumen Project is an initiative to enhance the Black experience at 黑料不打烊 in the pursuit of equity and to move the university further in its commitment to inclusive excellence.
鈥淭his report celebrates the dynamic contributions Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni continue to give,鈥 Longmire-Avital said. 鈥満诹喜淮蜢 has been undoubtedly shaped by the Black community. And as highly visible and vocal advocates for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 ongoing investment in inclusive excellence, this report also generates opportunities for dialogue about how to effectively support the areas with greatest growth potential.鈥
The release coincides with Juneteenth, which is a day of both celebration and reflection. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year marks the third year Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday.
Detailing the programmatic efforts of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, the report offers a snapshot of the Black campus community and outlines the Black experience on campus within the framework of Boldly 黑料不打烊, the university鈥檚 10-year strategic plan.
鈥淭his report is part of our ongoing efforts at 黑料不打烊 to raise awareness about the Black experience on campus and to champion the achievements of so many members of our university community,鈥 said President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淎long with insights into where we are today, this report will reflect on where we want to be in the future.鈥疻e are committed to creating an environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered.”