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Presidential Taskforce to Advance Racial Equity
Advancing Change
The Presidential Taskforce to Advance Racial Equity was created by President Jennifer Raab to explore practices, policies, programs and procedures that will confront barriers and ensure equitable community experiences at Hunter College.
"We have committed to an examination of Hunter's policies and practices to ensure they reflect our values of diversity, inclusion and racial equity. As we navigate this reflection and reform, we are guided by Hunter's motto, Mihi Cura Futuri—the Care of the Future Is Mine."
Jennifer J. Raab, Hunter College President
Statement From President Raab
Violence Against Asian Americans
The outbreak of targeted violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in New York and elsewhere in our country must stop immediately.
Read President Raab's Full StatementSpeaking of Justice
Speaking of Justice: Race, Racism and Reform is a series of virtual public programs and conversations that explore the historic, social and political roots of racism and the urgent need to remedy it.
Community Resources
- Sister Outsider – We invite you to read Hunter’s 2020 Community Read selection, Sister Outsider, by Audre Lorde, Hunter ’59.
- Being Antiracist – A resource by the National Museum of African American History and Culture offers an overview of the types of racism that are pervasive in our society, and how we can be effective antiracists. The link provides an extensive list of terminology, videos, readings and more.
- A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions | Kevin Nada
- Psychology Today – “Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life” by Derald Wing Sue (Oct. 5, 2010).
- Code Switch (NPR)