48 Association of Research Libraries Research Library Issues 301 2020 A video of one National Day of Racial Healing event is available for view on Facebook.22 The video begins with an interpretive dance describing the history of adversity and oppression of Native Americans and African Americans in the United States. The leader of the dance troupe stated that they wanted to demonstrate that nevertheless they dance through the struggle, despite the systematic oppression and genocide that Native communities have experienced throughout US history. This was followed by a Q&A session, which modeled how people can come together and discuss complex DEI issues as well as techniques to create change. The event continued to alternate between artistic performances, art, storytelling, highlighting relevant initiatives, and panel discussions. Tips from the discussions in the Q&A session included: Don’t heavily encourage/force individuals who are in multiple communities to pick a side they are always 100% part of each community. There is a gap between where we are and where people think we are. Don’t just hire people like you. Hire people who are different because you want to, not because it’s a rule. Pay attention to suffering and feel the heartbreak so that you stay engaged and care. Do you perceive that I am all the things that I should be? versus Do you see me? and Do I see you? Do we learn from each other? Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation in Higher Education Those interested in a strictly higher education take on DEI may be interested in Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation in Higher Education by Damon A. Williams.23 Williams uses boxes, tables, and figures throughout the book to provide frameworks, case studies, and benchmarks for honoring and increasing
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