Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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| Dear Community,
The summer offers the opportunity to recharge so that we can continue our transformational social justice work. We hope you enjoy this special edition curated by Sharifah Amin, DEI intern, and Liz Gallimore, DEI Administrative Assistant. The newsletter contains resources to expand your knowledge and fortify your contributions to the social work profession. I want to take the opportunity to amplify the celebration of Pride Month this past June, which honors the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Let us remember and acknowledge all the activists past and present who fought against the violence and provided care and resources for LGBTQ+ folks in need. It is crucial to uplift their contributions to healing humanity.
Let us continue to create pathways and build bridges by treating barriers as opportunities to address harm in the social, political, and education settings. We will continue to highlight resources that span the diverse intersectionalities represented in the myriad of our communities, and may we lead with the hope of possibilities for change, growth, and healing in ourselves and within the world.
Sincerely,
Richeleen Dashield
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Resources for the Silver Community
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An Ally’s Guide to Terminology
The language we use to discuss LGBTQ individuals and issues can have a significant influence on the way we communicate. While certain words might distance or confuse people, others can help open their hearts and minds. GLAAD and the Movement Advancement Project’s An Ally's Guide to Terminology highlights a list of vocabulary words to use (and also avoid) when interacting with individuals in the LGBTQ community.
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106 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
The struggle for racial justice and equality can not solely rely on the work of marginalized/BIPOC communities and allied co-conspirators. This Medium article by Corrine Shutack, contributor to The Good Men Project, provides a list of every-day tasks White and White identifying people can do to create a more equitable society.
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NAMI’s Resources the LGBTQ+ Community and Allies
While Pride month is behind us, support for LGBTQ people is important year-round. NAMI, Massachusetts has compiled an array of mental health resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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ACLU & Reproductive Rights
Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has provided resources from around the country to protect reproductive rights. Find out where to take direct action, donate, and petition using ACLU’s network.
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TNLA's Support for Abuse Survivors
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The Network/La Red organization is survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in LGBTQ+, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. The organization holds weekly support groups by phone to allow survivors to build community while honoring their experiences.
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The Network/La Red’s also provides a free, confidential 24-hour hotline for LGBTQ+, BDSM, and/or polyamorous individuals experiencing abuse. The hotline is a resource for those seeking emotional support, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
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Teaching Materials on Antisemitism and Racism Educational Modules
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The US Holocaust Memorial Museum has provided a collection of educational modules meant to help students understand the themes of hate speech and propaganda, combating prejudice, the history of Holocaust denial, and living as an outsider among others. As part of their teaching toolkit, these modules explore the current and historical damage of antisemitism and racism.
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Preventing Hate Crimes Means Tackling White Supremacist IdeologiesThis article authored by Dr. Rashwan Ray of The Brookings Institute is an exploration of hate crimes and gun violence in the United States. It sheds light on the sudden rise in white supremacist ideologies and cites hate crimes as being a direct result of a social framework that allows white supremacy to thrive. Prejudiced attitudes are shared by family, friends and other social networks within a person's community. Also, cable news and social media, which promote divisiveness, have a strong influence on white nationalist ideology.
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How the 'Replacement' Theory Went Mainstream on the Political Right
Published by NPR and authored by Domenico Montanaro, this article focuses on the "replacement theory" or "white replacement", which originated in white supremacist organizations, but has since become more mainstream on the political right in the United States, and among many Republicans, explicitly or indirectly. The article sheds light on a few important topics including how conservative media has aided in the amplification of the message and the manner in which some Republicans have been supporting the theory of white replacement.
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Gerald J. Friedman Transgender Program for Health & Wellness
The Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital's Gerald J. Friedman Transgender Program for Health and Wellness provides complete medical services to meet the unique health requirements of the transgender and gender nonconforming groups.
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Why is Border Patrol Exempt from the Fourth Amendment?
Journalist and Author Todd Miller joins Adam Connover on the Factually! Podcast to discuss the US Border Patrol getting involved with matters unrelated to the border, “check point trauma,” and how to improve intracontinental relations through solidarity.
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University of California’s Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Throughout the history of the United States, certain groups have been the targets of a series of hate crimes based on race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and any other marginalized identity. The Office for Health Equity and, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health compiled anti-racism resources on Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim hate.
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Immigration Rights in Times of Crisis
In the recent weeks, it’s been reported that the federal government has expanded the jurisdiction of the US Border Patrol to include 100 miles from any US border. This ruling has serious implications for the two-thirds of Americans living in these regions. The ACLU has built a toolkit for residents, regardless of immigration status, to know their constitutional rights in the event of contact with Border Patrol Agents.
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INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine
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First row (left to right): Richeleen Dashield (Director, Office of DEI), Liz Galimore (Administrative Aide II), Sharifah Amin (Social Work Intern)
Second row (left to right): Gerri Connaught (Silver Climate Peer Advocate), Fatima Mabrouk (Silver Climate Peer Advocate)
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| Share Antiracism Resources!If you have antiracism resources you would like to share for the next edition of the newsletter we have limited spots available. Please email silver.DEI@nyu.edu with the subject "DEI Newsletter Submission."
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