Readings

Terms of Equity and Inclusion

This resource was developed by the Equity by Design initiative at Minnesota State. We will use this glossary of terms as a baseline for the language we will use in this course. If a term is used that is unfamiliar to you, start here to find the definition and its usage.

Jamie Utt: Intent vs. Impact: Why Your Intentions Don’t Really Matter

This brief article reframes the conversation around getting called out (or, as we like to approach it, called in) when our language or behavior is inequitable. As every person, no matter how well-intentioned, is affected by systemic white supremacy, it is likely we will commit a microaggression or otherwise exhibit behaviors that are inconsistent with our work in these groups. Read through this article and think about how this perspective may help you hear those who call you in.

Media and Other Resources

5 Tips for Being An Ally

This video explains some practices we can implement to ally ourselves in our equity work. These practices will apply in our live group sessions, so please be sure to review.