Diversity Digest
Tracey Ray
Dr. Tracey Ray is assistant vice provost for student diversity in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity at NC State University. She is also an adjunct assistant professor in counselor education (2006-present) and teaches in the Africana Studies program […]
Wolfpack Student Orgs: What is ASD?
Allies for Students with Disabilities (ASD) serves as both a support network for NC State students with disabilities and as an instrument for enhancing the understanding of and appreciation for students with disabilities throughout the campus community.
African Diaspora Film Series to Begin Tuesday
Join the Africana Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies programs with the African American Cultural Center as they kick off their African Diaspora Film Series. This timely film series will feature documentaries and feature films that explore African and African American history, relationships and race relations, identity and the quest for equality and human rights.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events to Examine Serious Issues
October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Some may wonder why it’s important that NC State recognize this month, may assume that domestic violence is just a women’s problem or may have never taken a moment to stop and think about the breadth and depth of the issue.
Marisol Jimenez Speaks to Hearts and Minds in Latinx Heritage Month Keynote
NC State's Latinx Heritage Month celebration brought Marisol Jimenez to campus as this year's keynote speaker on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the Coastal Ballroom of Talley Student Union. Entitled “Ni de Aquí/Ni de Allá: Finding Roots in Community, Ancestors and Activism,” her presentation spoke to students, faculty and staff about the importance of being rooted in one's history to create a stronger legacy for one's community.
Artist Brandan “BMike” Odums Brings Excitement to AACC
Brandan "Bmike" Odums is a visual artist, mentor and filmmaker who uses art and film to tell stories and make statements that transform the minds of viewers as well as the spaces in which his work appears. His work has been featured on the OWN drama series Queen Sugar. His current exhibit, “Be:tween Words,” is open in the African American Cultural Center Art Gallery through October 22, 2017 on the second floor of Witherspoon Student Center. Read Chaniqua Simpson's recent interview with the artist.
GLBT History Month: “Resistance Through Existence”
The theme of this year’s GLBT History Month is “Resistance Through Existence,” which will center the voices that are often marginalized and celebrate the myriad of identities within the GLBT community. Join us for the month's events!
¡Bienvenidos a Latinx Heritage Month!
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), the United States recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Latin Americans to the United States and celebrates their heritage and culture. NC State will recognize the celebration as Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) to be more inclusive of the experiences and identities of our students, staff and community.
Social Justice Leadership Retreat Builds Advocates
The first Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR), made possible by an Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) Diversity Mini-Grant, had its 2.5 day intensive off-campus excursion from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Wolfpack Student Orgs: What is AASAC?
We profiled African American Student Advisory Council Vice Chair Bria Edwards Swann, a senior in applied nutrition from Baltimore, Maryland and Parliamentarian Maya Davis, a junior in philosophy of law from Whitsett, North Carolina to find out more about this student organization.