Recent News
June 2, 2020Listening to Black Voices Amid Racism, Protest and Pandemic
In honor of #BlackoutTuesday, we want to do our part to ensure black voices are elevated and heard. Below are a few recent resources from our Roberts Wesleyan BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community members.
While we know there is much more work to be done to amplify black voices in the Roberts community, we hope that the information below will help to raise awareness and spur the conversations needed to come alongside those that are being oppressed.
Whitt Talks | Created by our Students
Roberts Wesleyan College students speak from the heart on racism and racial divide. Students Isiah Lewis, Ben Lekeuneu, Eric Lewis, and Amari Lee are hosting "Whitt Talks." Hear their insights, such as "It's hard for people to feel the struggle when they don't know what it feels like."
Zoom Webinar conversation on COVID-19 and Injustice with host Malik Omari Dare
On Thursday, June 4th at 6pm, Roberts alum Malik Dare '18 is facilitating a webinar about COVID-19 and Injustice. Current Director of Diversity & Equity at Roberts, Herb Alexander, is one of the panelists. Join here: https://zoom.us/j/81845654293
Kick-Start Monday | June 1, 2020
Our Kick-Start this past Monday featured Jessica Coleman sharing her story about racism and bearing witness to Christ, as well as Pastor Gerald Coleman sharing what that might mean in relation to current events.
Social Media Accounts
Follow Herb Alexander, Director of Diversity & Equity on Instagram
Follow Pastor Gerald Coleman on Instagram
Follow the Office of Diversity & Equity on Instagram
Give to our Diversity Initiatives Fund
If you want to support student programming, cultural awareness events, and staff training within our Diversity & Equity Office, you can give to our Diversity Initiatives Fund. Help us tackle these issues and support our BIPOC within our own Roberts community.
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