Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the country, and yet with the worst presumably behind us, marginalized populations continue to take the brunt of the resulting financial, social and health-related disparities in the United States. Amid the pandemic, an all-too-familiar pattern of violence revealed itself – one that…
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An Analysis of Jewell’s 2019 Diversity Report
Each year, William Jewell College releases a diversity report – in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) – which can be accessed on the Jewell Student Consumer Information webpage. Missy Henry – director of accessibility services and anti-harassment/ awareness coordinator – was in charge of the report for 2019…
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Opinion: Inclusivity and Diversity at the Oscars
Since 1929, The Academy Awards have been primarily white. The first African-American actor to win in a competitive category was Hattie McDaniel in 1940 but only for a supporting role. An African-American director has yet to win an Oscar for Best Director. The first nomination of an African-American director was…
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Students discuss inclusion at radical inclusivity workshop
Approximately 50 students gathered in Yates-Gill College Union February 20th for a conversation about radical inclusivity over college-provided Qdoba. Dr. Rodney and Stephenie Smith, who are consultants on diversity and inclusion and change management in higher education, led the workshop. Smith and Smith have been working with William Jewell College…
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Diversity in Hollywood: authentic or not?
After a fantastic and diverse representation of Hollywood during the award season of 2018, the Hollywood Foreign Press and The Academy have spent the last two years tearing away at the progress made after “Moonlight” won Best Picture. Before delving into this year’s winners, it’s important to note the unfortunate…
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“Bachelor” franchise chooses yet another white lead
When people think of “The Bachelor” on ABC, they think of pretty dresses, sobbing women, petty drama, more sobbing women and fake heterosexual romance. One thing that isn’t included on this list is diversity – but that shouldn’t be a surprise. “The Bachelor” is a show ripe for comedic pickings.…
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A case for Radical Inclusivity
One arrives at William Jewell College met by banners professing the college’s “Radical Inclusivity.” What a wonderful direction for this historically white, socio-economically privileged school! In light of recent – and less recent – allegations about exclusion at Jewell, what better motto for the school to marry itself to than…
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Opinion: Diversity is fostered by communication
The importance of diversity is not rooted in what it offers cosmetically – the value of diversity is derived from the equity that it provides. Underneath the push to increase institutional diversity lies a dire need to equalize the means of access to that institution across varying demographics. It is…
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Jewell hosts rally for peace and unity
The United Nations declared Sept. 21 an International Day of Peace. Countries at war are encouraged to lay down arms for the day as people all over the globe work to build bridges and stop injustice. William Jewell College celebrated this day Sept. 20 with a rally for peace and…
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