Organizing so Black Lives Matter
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ISSN: 2040-7149
Article publication date: 8 December 2020
Issue publication date: 25 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to respond to racial injustice and white supremacy, within the context of ongoing Black Lives Matter activism against police brutality through public protests.
Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, the authors consider the work of organizing institutions of higher education so that Black Lives Matter.
Findings
The authors offer a number of practical insights and suggestions in order to deal with racial injustice and white supremacy and better support Black faculty, staff and students on college campuses.
Originality/value
In addressing issues of racial injustice and white supremacy on college campuses, the authors bring together our experiences and perspectives as diversity officer and faculty member, respectively.
Keywords
Citation
Cole, C. and Grace, A. (2021), "Organizing so Black Lives Matter", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 40 No. 1, pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-08-2020-0222
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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