Eckerd College Office of Diversity and Inclusion

People with disabilities are often underrepresented in Hollywood and there needs to be a conversation about why. According to the 2017 US Census there are 13.3 percent of people living with a disability but yet there are only 2.1 percent of characters with disabilities on television.

Wanna talk more about this?

Come to the screening of the movie Peanut Butter Falcon and a discussion about the representation of people with disabilities in Hollywood led by Dr. Peter Kunze and Megan Weiss tomorrow from 7-9 in Miller Auditorium. Sponsored by the Eckerd College John M. Bevan Center for Academic Excellence.

'The Peanut Butter Falcon' Star Zack Gottsagen Takes Stage as First Oscar Presenter With Down Syndrome | DIVERSEability Magazine Shia LaBeouf joined the actor to present the best live-action short prize Oscar at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday.

Happy International Women’s Day from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion!

Did you know that 5 out of 10 concussions go unreported or undetected?

This Thursday (March 5th) at 7:00 pm in Miller Auditorium is the first event in the Eckerd College 2020 Disability Awareness Series, Dazed and Confused: A Concussion Discussion.

Come have a discussion about the science behind concussions, their effects, and their treatment. We will also be covering the process for reporting concussions at Eckerd and receiving appropriate academic accommodations.

Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by the Eckerd College John M. Bevan Center for Academic Excellence

Be informed, bring your friends! It’s Disability awareness month and These are some events being offered throughout the month to bring awareness!

It's that time of year. What time? Time for ECKERD COLLEGE'S DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH that's what time!!!🥳♿️ We have some awesome events prepared for you all, so come on out and show your support and appreciation for our disabled community members!

POC = People of Color. Great thread on white privilege!

“What advice would you give the average person about what they can do today to help achieve more equality in America?

Self-interrogation is a good place to start. If you see inequality as a “them” problem or “unfortunate other” problem, that is a problem. Being able to attend to not just unfair exclusion but also, frankly, unearned inclusion is part of the equality gambit. We’ve got to be open to looking at all of the ways our systems reproduce these inequalities, and that includes the privileges as well as the harms.”

We cannot do this work without first looking inward. It’s scary and difficult, but so worth it as we move toward a more equitable community.

She Coined the Term ‘Intersectionality’ Over 30 Years Ago. Here’s What It Means to Her Today Kimberlé Crenshaw on why all inequality not created equal

EC JOUVERT!!! Come get dutty with us on FEBRUARY 29 @ Slaters Woods. The most epic foam and powder party coming to Eckerd campus. Keep ya eyes out for more details coming!! 💥💥💥💥

How many books on this list have you read?

Did you know the office of Diversity and Inclusion has our own “Library” of culturally diverse books in office? Come see our selection!

27 Must-Read Books By Latinx Authors Add these to your library wishlist right now.

What are your Valentine's Day traditions?

Tomorrow’s amazing event!

In Honor of Black History Month, we are spitting some truth!

Today is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. We share this quote to show the true nature of the man many people believe "ended slavery"

“I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races,” he began, going on to say that he opposed blacks having the right to vote, to serve on juries, to hold office and to intermarry with whites." - Abraham Lincoln

Source: https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-lincoln-slavery-and-emancipation

Slavery and racism don't end. They change.

What Abraham Lincoln Thought About Slavery The 16th U.S. president was firm in believing slavery was morally wrong, but his views on racial equality were sometimes more complicated.