CMU is creating a meaningful dialogue on our most critical social issues and how we’re addressing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Recognizing the monumental importance of Juneteenth (June 19) in our nation’s history.
Explore the connections between human rights and civil rights domestically and internationally.
Title: Conversation On Human Rights and Civil Rights
Presenters:
• Nicole Austin-Hillery (DC 1989), Executive Director, US Program, Human Rights Watch
• Sarah Mendelson, Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Event Date: June 8, 2021
Nicole Austin-Hillery encourages others to share their voices and embrace opportunities to make a difference at home and around the world in “Liberty and Justice for All.”
A dialogue with CMU faculty centered on what their research reveals about the historical and present-day Black experience and how it can inform our future.
An engaging conversation on how cities, universities and communities can implement global sustainability measures at the local level to create a stronger, more equitable future for the world's citizens.
Title: Conversation on Building Sustainable Communities
Presenters:
• Mark Chambers (CFA 2001, HNZ 2002), director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
• Alex Hiniker, Executive Fellow for Sustainability Initiatives, CMU
Event Date: February 8, 2021
What it takes to elevate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in your personal and professional spheres.
Title: Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Presenters:
• Ayana Ledford, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Executive Director, PROGRESS
• Candice Morgan (DC 2004), Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, Google Ventures
Event date: September 30, 2020
Ayana Ledford shares her insight on creating an inclusive atmosphere in “Always Improve: A Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
Josh Gad interviews Joe Trotter on the history behind the film Marshall and African American history.
Title: A Conversation on “Marshall”
Presenters:
• Josh Gad (CFA 2003)
• Joe Trotter, Giant Eagle University Professor of History and Social Justice, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Event Date: August 7, 2020
Joe Trotter and the Effects of CAUSE
When Joe William Trotter, Jr. joined Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of History in 1985, he saw an opportunity to solve real social problems through his specialties in 20th century U.S. and African American urban and labor history.
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Explore how CMU is recognizing and elevating the professional and academic excellence of Black alumni, students, faculty and staff.
Alumni Feature
Alumna and novelist Jewell Parker Rhodes wants to make the world a better place for all — one middle school student at a time.
“None of the characters I read about were black, and none of the authors were black. CMU’s library opened a horizon that I didn’t even know was possible for me.”