Road to Racial Equity Summit with Robin DiAngelo

From the Office of Diversity and Inclusion:

As a prelude to the Racial Equity Summit on April 13, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion is thrilled to welcome SU Alum, and author of White Fragility and Nice Racism, Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D. to our campus.

Road to the Racial Equity Summit
Featuring Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D., '91 
Thursday, March 9, 4:30 p.m.
Pigott Auditorium

Dr. DiAngelo will lead us in a reflection on the racial dynamics that impact engagement and belonging and how to promote solidarity in action. Based on her second New York Times bestselling book, Nice Racism, Dr. DiAngelo will help us explore how a culture of niceness prevents authentic racial progress. Although the focus is on white racial socialization, people of color may also find the analysis valuable as it is one that is rarely affirmed or provided in mainstream society.

Dr. DiAngelo is an affiliate associate professor of education at the University of Washington. In addition to her academic work, she has been a consultant, educator and facilitator for more 20 years on issues of racial and social justice. She is a Seattle University alumna, graduating in 1991 with a double major in History and Sociology and was the valedictorian.