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Engage. ELEVATE. Transform.
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Bri Nichols (left) and Thatiana Desgraves marched with demonstrators through the rain from Nubian Square to Boston police headquarters. Photo by Erin Clark, The Boston Globe
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Where We'll Go Next.
Dear Friend,
With the end of classes and commencement quickly approaching, we are looking ahead to these warmer months with renewed hope and energy.
While we look forward, we take with us the many lessons about the impact that racism and white supremacy have on different communities. Last month, we hosted two important conversations with faculty as we unpacked the verdict of the trial for former police officer Derek Chauvin and explored ways that allies can continue to elevate and support AAPI voices in the wake of increased racial violence.
Scroll down to find news from Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) and other related announcements, readings, and happenings. Stay tuned for a roundup email of May events around campus coming out next week.
Lastly, we'd like to leave you with this poem by Junauda Petrus, “Give The Police Departments to Grandmothers.”
Take good care,
The BU D&I Team
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Apply to Host a Learn More Series Event 2021-2022
 Each year, BU D&I explores a topic of social importance through our Learn More Series, which features nationally renowned speakers and related programming throughout the year. Next year's Learn More Series will focus on the theme of disability.
We are now accepting proposals for academic departments, individuals, and formal & informal groups to apply to host a Learn More Series program in the 2021-2022 academic year.
To read more about the Learn More Series and apply to host an event next year, click here.
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Let's Connect!
BU D&I recently re-launched our social media channels. Follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to get regular updates on programs, events, and news from the BU D&I team.
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Meet Mumtaz Brown, Director of Organizational Development & Learning
Please join BU D&I in welcoming Mumtaz Brown, the newly appointed director of Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L). Mumtaz began working at BU on April 26 and was most recently the senior manager of learning and development at Bright Horizons, based in Watertown, MA. She will lead the OD&L team as they continue to offer professional development and training opportunities for BU faculty and staff.
You can reach out to Mumtaz and give her a warm welcome: mumtaz@bu.edu.
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Join the BU Out List
The LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Community Network (FSCN) has officially launched the BU Out List, a platform promoting visibility, connectedness, and sharing of resources among LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and students. LGBTQIA+ identified faculty and staff are invited to join the BU Out List to share their expertise, support, and guidance. Students are encouraged to use the list to find LGBTQIA+ mentors and connect with the wealth of resources our faculty & staff provide.
Click here to explore and join the BU Out List.
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Newbury Center Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony
Last week, the Newbury Center, which celebrates and fosters the success of first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, welcomed over 550 inductees to the Tri-Alpha National Honor Society for First-Generation College Students.
If you missed the ceremony, watch a recording here. You can read about the experiences of six student inductees in this BU Today story.
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Meet Five BU Student Activists
"American teens and young adults are often leading movements too—emerging at the forefront of issues like gun control, transgender rights, climate change, and campus sexual assault."
In this story from Boston University Alumni Association's Bostonia Magazine, read about five BU student activists tackling issues like climate change, racism, equitable housing, and more.
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What Happens Next?
Following the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, hear from Jasmine Gonzales Rose, Boston University School of Law professor of law and associate director for policy at the BU Center for Antiracist Research. Gonzales Rose spoke with BU Today about where we go from here.
Click here to read the full story.
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Welcome Lexi Mason
The Allies and Advocates Faculty & Staff Community Network (FSCN) as elected Lexi Mason, Assistant Director for Tutoring Services, as their treasurer. Congratulations and welcome, Lexi!
Click here to read more about the Allies and Advocates FSCN.
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CONVERSATIONS in our community.
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Changing Systems of Power
There Will Be More Derek Chauvins." Powerful political actors are committed to ensuring that the system of American policing remains unchanged." Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, April 21, 2021.
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One Step Closer
A first step, but justice means far more." The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd was necessary and just. But it was not sufficient to achieve justice in America." The Boston Globe, April 20, 2021.
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Faculty & Staff Community Networks
Also known as FSCNs, these Faculty & Staff Community Networks foster and promote a healthy and supportive culture for faculty and staff engaged with issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice on our campus. Read on to find upcoming FSCN events and updates.
LGBTQIA+
Wednesday, May 12, via Zoom
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Monthly General Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, via Zoom
9:15 – 10:00 am
Spilling the Tea
Check out the LGBTQIA+ FSCN web page for further information.
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Quips & QUOTES.
“The function of freedom is to free someone else.”
— Toni Morrison
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