Shaya Gregory Poku Appointed VP for Equity & Social Justice
Shaya joins Emerson at a unique moment to help align the Institution’s leadership and vision with the College’s equity and social justice initiatives.
Community Equity Updates
As we close the 2021-2022 academic year, we would like to share a few final updates regarding the College’s Community Equity Action Plan:
Antiracist Faith Leader Shares Lessons in Intersectionality
McCoy was invited to deliver the keynote speech for this year’s Social Justice Academy, an initiative of Intercultural Student Affairs and the Center for Spiritual Life, with a theme this year of intersectionality in social justice.
Save the Date: Equity & Social Justice VP Finalist Presentations
The entire Emerson Community is invited to an open presentation and question and answer session with each of the finalists over Zoom.
Yavilah McCoy and Upcoming Observances
Next week, the Social Justice Academy, in collaboration with Intercultural Student Affairs and the Center for Spiritual Life, will host Yavilah McCoy for a 2-day visit centered on the theme of “Deepening Equity and Justice Across Intersections of Racism & Antisemitism.”
Emerson LA Commemorates Anniversary of ’92 Uprising
“There’s a lot of history in our country that is deeply uncomfortable to look at … This is central to our experience; this is our history. This isn’t an aberration.”
Artist/Actor Chella Man on Intersectional Identities, Art
The discussion broached topics of personal care, discovering (and rediscovering) yourself, and art as a form of activism.
March 15 Student Visioning Session with BRE
Reminder: Beyond Racial Equity is holding a Student Visioning Session open to all students tomorrow at 7pm.
Miss Elma Lewis ’43 Honored in Boston Globe
Miss Elma Lewis ’43, one of Boston’s most important Black female luminaries in the arts, education, and civil rights work, is featured in conjunction with the Globe’s celebration of Black History Month.
Creative Café Gives Students Space to Converse, Create, Empower Communities of Color
Professionals from different industries join the conversations to mentor students, and encourage artistic collaborations using a social justice framework to bring their ideas to life.