T H E T U S C A R O R A R E V I E W 2 0 2 3 4 1 we need support with not only having conversations about race, but being given the tools to have them. That means financial support, workshops, retreats—spaces where we’re able to talk about what we need. So I think, in large part, there are some things that we are doing well, as it relates to race on campus, at least in students’ perception, but there is an awful lot of work that we all need to do. Goss-Harris: We’ve been seeing that nationally as well. Do you have any opinions about state laws that seek to limit DEI education of public colleges and universities? Dr. Dardello: When you have educators or policymakers who are looking to limit the conversation by discouraging students to ask questions about systems, laws, and policies that create inequities in our nation and our world, when you don’t invite other perspectives, such as women, poor folk, people of color to give their opinion and perspective about how we got here as a nation, it creates a false narrative. And it further divides us. I think that’s why it’s important to continue to have those who are diligent and intentional about carrying on this work called diversity, equity and inclusion so that we can see growth in our society and not go backwards.
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