We challenge you to foster a community that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity here at Sinclair and to:
Contact Info:Michael E. Carter, Chief Diversity Officer
michael.carter@sinclair.edu | Building 12, Room 220 | 937-512-3883
Michele E. Marcum, Executive Administrative Assistant
michele.marcum@sinclair.edu | Building 12, Room 201 | 937-512-2164
Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy
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In person diversity events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Available are remote diversity events. Or attend a podcast, TED Talks, or webinar!
All events are located on Sinclair's Dayton Campus and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Click here for driving directions to Sinclair's Dayton Campus and for parking information.
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Time
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Event
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Location
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| October 22 thru December 17 |
5:00 p.m. | Race And The Law - An Eight Week, Free Educational Series. Sponsored by The Law & Public Safety Department - Register by emailing legalstudies@sinclair.edu. Click here for flyer | Zoom Room |
| December 3 | 10:00 a.m. | 1966, The Year That Forced Integration In College Athletics - Presentation led by Michael Carter - Register here | Zoom Room |
| December 9 | 10:00 a.m. | The False Promise of Anti-Racism Books - Discussion led by Michael Carter on The Atlantic article by Saida Grundy - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 8 | 10:00 a.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.2) - "White Allergies?" with Matthew McConaughey- Discussion led by Michael Carter on the TED Talk by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 12 | 1:30 p.m. | Diversity Film Series: John Lewis: Good Trouble - Group discussion on this film led by Tom Roberts - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 13 | 10:00 a.m. | The Violent Defense of White Male Supremacy - Discussion led by Jared Cutler on an article in The Atlantic by Ibram X. Kendi - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 14 | 10:00 a.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.6) - "White Parents Raising Black Children" with Aaron & Jamie Ivey + Kids - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the TED Talk by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 15 | 10:00 a.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.2) - "White Allergies?" with Matthew McConaughey - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the TED Talk by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 21 | 10:00 a.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.6) - "White Parents Raising Black Children" with Aaron & Jamie Ivey + Kids - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the TED Talk by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| January 26 | 2:00 p.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.8:Pt.1) - "National Anthem Protests" with NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the YouTube video by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| February 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep.8:Pt.2) - "National Anthem Protests" with NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the YouTube video by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| February 10 | 3:00 p.m. | Diversity Film Series: Harriet - Group discussion on the life of Harriet Tubman, led by De'Shawna Yamani - Register here | Zoom Room |
| March 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep9) - "A Conversation with the Police" with Police Officers from the Petaluma, CA Police Department - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the YouTube video by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
| March 18 | 10:00 a.m. | Uncomfortable Conversation With A Black Man (Ep9) - "A Conversation with the Police" with Police Officers from the Petaluma, CA Police Department - Discussion led by Michael Carter on the YouTube video by Emmanuel Acho - Register here | Zoom Room |
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May 3 |
10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. |
Reflections of my Mother - Led by Michael Carter. Share a 10-minute story or memory of what your mother has meant to you. (Please choose only 1 session from the 10 sessions scheduled)
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Zoom Room |
| May 25 | 2:00 p.m. | Diversity Film Series: The Farewell - Group discussion on a film that sheds light on Chinese culture and philosophy, led by Meng Riddle - Register here | Zoom Room |
| June 14 thru June 18 |
10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. |
Reflections of my Father - Led by Michael Carter. Share a 10-minute story or memory of what your father has meant to you. (Please choose only 1 session from the 10 sessions scheduled)
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Zoom Room |
Congratulations to the following people who were honored at the Celebration of Purpose NIA Awards and GospelFest held on Friday, February 28:
Staff Award: De'Shawna Yamini
Student Award: Daniel Peoples, III
Faculty: Vonya Lewis-Thornton
Diversity Champion: Melissa Ward
Community Service: Jenell Ross
The NIA Awards Ceremony is held annually to showcase, celebrate and nurture achievements in creative arts, academics, mentorship, and leadership by Sinclair staff, faculty, students and community members. NIA is one of the highlights of Sinclair's African-American History Month observances.
Congratulations to the 31 Women of Sinclair recognized in 2020 who help make Sinclair the great place that it is.
We encourage you to see the diversity in all of the women presented and think about how the world could be so much better if we celebrated and supported women on a consistent basis.
The following is a list of the 31 Women of Sinclair recognized in 2020:
Sinclair College strives to see and acknowledge each student, faculty and staff member as an important contributor to our belief in equity for all.
Sinclair will be viewed as an institution that is welcoming to all, as evidenced by a climate of acceptance and inclusiveness among faculty, staff and students. Everyone will understand the importance of cultural competency and embrace their role as global citizens.