A virtual haunted house of the horror of diversity, equity, and inclusion in cultural institutions, organized by Jen Delos Reyes and Astria Suparak.
Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a practice. Equity is the goal. But what happens when diverse staff are hired into toxic institutions and then expected to somehow solve the problems by serving on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees? Or when institutions engage in performative programming without cultural competency? And when diversity hires are made at museums, galleries, universities, and organizations that have not worked toward meaningful cultural change or real equity?
Join members of SDA and invited guests Rashayla Marie Brown, Michele Carlson, May Maylisa Cat, and Justin Seiji Waddell for a virtual haunted house of the horrors of D.E.I. in cultural institutions where they will examine some of the horrific and harmful practices around DEI, while making a case for better ways to approach this necessary work.
Resource submitted by Ben Orozco