“I’ve come upon something that disturbs me deeply. We have fought hard and long for integration, as I believe we should have, and I know we will win, but I have come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house.”
Upon hearing this statement Harry Belafonte asked, “What should we do?”
“Become the firemen,” Dr. King responded. “Let us not stand by and let the house burn.”
Mission
The Office of Equity, Belonging, and Community Action promotes a climate, culture, and commitment to intersectional identities, anti-racism, cultural proficiency, equity, social justice, and sense of belonging all while advancing strategic Steinhardt activities in partnership with communities throughout NYC and beyond.
Vision
The Office of Equity, Belonging, and Community Action provides leadership for, and oversight of, strategies to support a culture committed to promoting equity, advocacy, and social justice at NYU Steinhardt and beyond. The Office leans towards action rather than just education and spreading awareness. It is a vehicle for change – especially with the resources of Steinhardt and the leadership of the Vice Dean. Read the full statement.
Belongingness
Intersectional Racial Justice
Restorative Practice & Loving Accountability
Community Power & Participatory Decision-Making
Critical Care & Healing Justice
Advocacy
Critical Compassion
Social Innovation
Cooperative Economics & Community Cultural WealthInitiatives
Community Spotlight
Champions of Equity Awards
The Steinhardt Champions of Equity Awards were created to recognize and celebrate those who make significant contributions to improving the culture and climate of our School.
Steinhardt Experts Weigh in on Racial Inequity in Education
At the Commission’s second panel in their “Transforming Foundations” series, Kemple and Kirkland discussed how government can transform to overcome inequality for BIPOC New Yorkers.
Improving Racial Diversity in the NYC K-12 Teacher Workforce: What Can the Mayor Do?
The most promising proposals to increase teacher diversity involve addressing barriers to entry for candidates of color and the systemic issues which drive high rates of turnover for teachers of color.
Equity, Belonging, and Community Action Team
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