Amherst College: Taking Action Against Racism

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wwjarnagin — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:01:00 +0000

Willa W. Jarnagin Monday, 8/3/2020, at 10:01 AM

The goal of a liberal arts education is to fight prejudice and ignorance with knowledge and understanding, changing the world for the better. At this pivotal moment in the nation’s history, we have an opportunity to join together to fight systemic racism, racist prejudices, and discrimination.

At Amherst, we are committed to taking action. Enacting real and lasting change, however, takes the ongoing efforts of the entire community. Spontaneous statements of anti-racism support that have appeared on many academic departments’ websites are an indication of the widespread support that is necessary to make our Amherst community truly equitable and inclusive.

Honoring Gerald Penny

wwjarnagin — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:26:21 +0000

Honoring Gerald Penny Willa W. Jarnagin Thursday, 9/7/2023, at 11:26 AM

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Gerald Penny

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In Amherst’s history, there is no more poignant story than that of Gerald Gilbert Penny, who tragically died in 1973. Join us for a Ceremony of Remembrance on September 12, 2023, and learn more about this accomplished young man.

The Anti-Racism Action Plan

wwjarnagin — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:24:00 +0000

The Anti-Racism Action Plan Willa W. Jarnagin Tuesday, 8/4/2020, at 10:24 AM

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Action Plan

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See the Anti-Racism Action Plan, including all updates.

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000|August 4, 2020

A Racial History of Amherst College

wwjarnagin — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:34:00 +0000

A Racial History of Amherst College Willa W. Jarnagin Wednesday, 3/15/2023, at 3:34 PM

Created in response to item #1 of the Anti-Racism Action Plan and led by College archivist Mike Kelly, this Amherst website contains research, resources, and blog posts about the racial history of the College.

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Presidential Scholars

wwjarnagin — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:35:00 +0000

Presidential Scholars Willa W. Jarnagin Friday, 9/10/2021, at 12:35 PM

Established in response to item #9 of the Anti-Racism Action Plan, the Presidential Scholars Program brings distinguished voices in anti-racist scholarship and policy to Amherst for short-term residencies. Each Scholar delivers a lecture, holds seminars, and visits classes.

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Racial Justice Resources

wwjarnagin — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0000

Racial Justice Resources Willa W. Jarnagin Monday, 8/3/2020, at 10:09 AM

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Community Support

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Find solidarity spaces, support circles, library resources, and more.

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000|August 3, 2020

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

wwjarnagin — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:52:00 +0000

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Willa W. Jarnagin Friday, 3/10/2023, at 4:52 PM

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Sheree M. Ohen

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May 25, 2023—President Michael Elliott announced that Sheree M. Ohen will be joining the college as our new Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

2020 Provost Lecture Series: The History of Anti-Black Racism in America

wwjarnagin — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:22:00 +0000

2020 Provost Lecture Series: The History of Anti-Black Racism in America Willa W. Jarnagin Friday, 9/25/2020, at 2:22 PM

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In response to item #9 of the Anti-Racism Action Plan, the Provost invited four of the nation’s foremost scholars of African American history to discuss key issues of the legal and political history of anti-Black racism in America.

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000|September 25, 2020

Alumni Letter on Racism, Truth, and Responsibility

wwjarnagin — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:12:00 +0000

Alumni Letter on Racism, Truth, and Responsibility Willa W. Jarnagin Monday, 8/3/2020, at 11:12 AM

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Read the Letter

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Read the letter written by Chaka Laguerre ’08 and signed by over 350 alumni, sent on June 10, 2020 to President Biddy Martin and Provost and Dean of the Faculty Catherine Epstein.

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000|August 3, 2020

Taking Action Against Racism

wwjarnagin — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:21:14 +0000

Taking Action Against Racism Willa W. Jarnagin Monday, 8/3/2020, at 1:21 PM

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