Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation explores how to approach sensitive topics and set up boundaries for safe and engaging discussion.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation includes a discussion of the history of the very controversial “N” word, a word marked as derogatory for African Americans. It seeks to answer the age old question “Can I say it?” With that regard, one should always utilize AAA when in question. That is Access, Authority, and Authenticity: consider each and its bearing on you and the word, your position, and your intent.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation explores the role of the Office of Equal Opportunity at UNT, the policies it enforces prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and the Title IX requirements pertaining to sexual misconduct.

Handout from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This handout contains prompts to identify and address the perceptions, biases, and barriers that prevent women of color from authentically expressing themselves.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation examines the promotion and tenure process and presents ways to incorporate equity into the process.

Handout from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This handout includes an activity to identify resources available to achieve educational goals.

Handout from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This handout examines the promotion and tenure process and presents ways to incorporate equity into the process.

Presentation from the luncheon keynote with Howard J. Ross from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. In this presentation, Mr. Ross focuses on the material within his new book, Our Search for Belonging: How the Need for Connection is Tearing Our Culture Apart.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation discusses how gender stereotyping can box people into social norms that may lead to abuse, defines and examines the scope of sexual violence, and discusses ways to prevent sexual violence.

Presentation from the social justice keynote with Dr. Jalane Schmidt from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. In this presentation, Dr. Schmidt issues a call to action that will equip listeners to take immediate action against the recent rise of white nationalism and against the long-standing legacy of white supremacy.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation focuses on best practices and coalition building across institutions of higher education while thinking beyond the stigma of illegality in order to support undocumented students in times of uncertainty.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation discusses the intentional choices that the organization Education Opens Doors has made to address implicit bias within their Roadmap to Success program.

Presentation from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This presentation provides insight shedding light on the Afro Latinx identity through personal experience and focus on historical context showcasing the importance of this diverse population.

Video of a private interview with Dr. Jalane Schmidt from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. Dr. Schmidt provides answers to questions surrounding the recent rise of white nationalism, activism, and against the long-standing legacy of white supremacy. For more information on this speaker, please visit: https://edo.unt.edu/dr-jalane-schmidt

Video of the evening keynote by from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. This talk issues a call to action that will equip listeners to take immediate action against the recent rise of white nationalism and against the long-standing legacy of white supremacy. For more information on this speaker, please visit: https://edo.unt.edu/dr-jalane-schmidt

Video of a private conversation with Howard J. Ross from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. In this video, Mr. Ross answers questions pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion from the facilitator Shani Barrax Moore and those in the audience.

Video of the luncheon keynote with Howard J. Ross from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. In this video, Mr. Ross focuses on the material within his new book, Our Search for Belonging: How the Need for Connection is Tearing Our Culture Apart.

Video of a private interview with Howard J. Ross from the 2019 Equity and Diversity Conference. Mr. Ross provides answers to questions from the facilitator Shani Barrax Moore and members of the audience regarding the topic of our need to belong and the way it divides us.

In this video, the Vice President of the Division of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Joanne Woodard, kicks off the 19th annual Equity and Diversity Conference with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Shani Barrax Moore. Shawn Brewer from Peterbilt Motors, the division’s partners in the Peterbilt Corporate-Collegiate evening event, introduces their diversity council and says a few words on Peterbilt’s commitment to advancement, equity, and inclusion practices. Dr. Saili Bhonde from Denton Family Dental presents the Inclusive Excellence Award to the Office of Outreach and Admissions. Dr. Saili Bhonde and her team sponsored the award for the 2019 year. Those who received the award were Landon Ellison as the Director of Outreach and Rebeca Perfecto as the Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions.