Category Archives: DiversityF15

Interruption

Posted on December 3, 2015 by anoble

I have had to deal with feeling oppressed and hated many times before – largely because I am engaged to a woman (not just any woman, arguably the most wonderful woman on this earth.) I am supposed to be understanding … Continue reading →

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Domestic Terrorism – An Institutional Problem

Posted on December 3, 2015 by anoble

I should be preparing for my oral prelim right now. It’s in 4 days – and I can’t focus. I can’t focus because this world is a mess. I am frustrated beyond belief with everyone and everything. We’ve had more … Continue reading →

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Inclusion & the Academic Glass Ceiling

Posted on November 17, 2015 by anoble

It is difficult to imagine yourself in a position where we haven’t seen someone like you before. One example of this that comes readily to mind is a woman president. We have Hillary R. Clinton again vying for the nomination … Continue reading →

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Refugees

Posted on November 17, 2015 by anoble

I held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered where does it hurt? it answered everywhere everywhere everywhere. – Warsan Shire All around the world people are suffering. Domestically are dealing with racial … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Pedagogy – Moving past privilege and bias toward a more inclusive climate

Posted on October 12, 2015 by anoble

Before we begin, I want to break down the differences between privilege, bias, and racism.Privilege Privilege (n): a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person (or group of people) beyond the advantages of most. Below are a just … Continue reading →

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Privilege and Inclusion

Posted on September 8, 2015 by anoble

Growing up my mother always taught my to treat people with respect. To not judge people based on the color of their skin but by their values, morality, and empathy. When I was a child we would celebrate Martin Luther … Continue reading →