Hard Conversations: Talking about identity, diversity, inclusion and belonging

Wake Forest faculty and staff are invited to participate in a seminar-style, lunch-hour reading group that explores how to create and sustain community even when deep divisions threaten to overwhelm best intentions.

The group will explore what it means to live in a society still struggling to embrace its rich diversity and to build communities of belonging and justice.

Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice (2023) authors Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow will help frame the conversations. Participants will receive a free copy of the book.

University Ombuds Jill Crainshaw and Associate Dean in the College for Faculty Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion Erica Still will lead the sessions.

Registration is on a first-come basis with 45 seats available in each of three groups. A virtual group is offered for those beyond the Reynolda campus or who otherwise need to be online. Registration is open until March 13.  Meetings start on March 19. Registrants should plan to attend all meetings as best they can.

At the seminar’s conclusion, participants will better understand the many campus initiatives working to respond to challenging questions and find ways to support and move a little closer to creating positive change in our community.

This seminar series, “Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice,” is offered by the Office of the Provost.