Institutional Change and Accountability

Introduction The University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health (BPH) is leading an effort to embed antiracist principles into its institutional framework. Through the Anti-Racist Community for Justice and Social Transformative Change (ARC4JSTC) initiative, BPH is addressing systemic racism as both a public health and academic crisis. This article describes how the initiative redefines…

Introduction Many business leaders understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for their organizations. Yet, some DEI efforts fall short of their desired results. While well-intentioned, these efforts can be limited in scope, lack clear direction, and need more integration into an organization’s culture. This disconnect can leave leaders weary and uncertain while their…

 A survey of two decades of literature exploring faculty of color’s experience in academia. Introduction Academic institutions endeavor to increase diversity within their faculty as they attempt to better meet the needs of increasingly diverse student populations entering an increasingly diverse world. Still, in 2005, people of color comprised only 17% of full-time faculty. Of…

Introduction The s͏tudy examines ho͏w pr͏i͏ncip͏les ͏from a ͏critical the͏o͏re͏ti͏cal framew͏ork can ͏be͏ int͏egra͏ted with ͏q͏uantitative rese͏arch ͏m͏ethods ͏to ͏cha͏llenge tr͏adit͏i͏ona͏l norms i͏n ed͏ucational da͏ta analy͏sis.͏ It ͏focu͏s͏es on add͏ress͏i͏ng racial inequ͏ities in͏ education by investigating how͏ numbers, ͏which ͏are͏ ofte͏n perceive͏d as n͏eu͏tral, ca͏n instead͏ perpetu͏ate biases. Th͏e study revi͏ews͏ m͏ultiple empiri͏cal papers to…

Introduction The case explores how filmmaker Ava DuVernay and her company, Array, disrupt norms in film financing, production, distribution, and marketing by creating more equitable opportunities for women and people of color. DuVernay values cultural and social impact, resulting in partnerships with philanthropic organizations and private donors to achieve her productions’ desired cultural and social…

The author analyzes the evolution of nine postsecondary foundations’ theories of change and their impact on minoritized communities. Introduction In 2020, the philanthropy sector saw a surge of public commitments to antiracism, in support of the Movement for Black Lives. In the years after, a political backlash urged institutional leaders to reconsider those commitments. The…

Introduction The article acknowledges the history of racism in medicine, including how medicine centers and normalizes white dominance over people of color in our society. The authors argue that medical doctors, educators, and other leaders must recognize this inevitable truth to actively engage in making organized medicine antiracist. David A. Acosta is the Chief Diversity…

Introduction Diversity washing happens when firms claim they are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but their hiring practices do not reflect these commitments. This study assesses the prevalence of ‘diversity washing’ in company financial reports and its implications on shareholders and regulators.  The study evaluated over 1.4 million financial and DEI-related disclosures of…

An investigation of whether or not firm diversity disclosures help their customers’ perceptions of the firm. Introduction In this study,  researchers investigate the impact of disclosing and not disclosing workforce diversity on consumer perceptions, which  is particularly relevant in the current socio-political climate, as companies were increasingly expected to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity,…

Introduction University students’ sense of belonging is increasingly recognized for its impact on their retention, motivation, and enjoyment. The psychological need for belonging, a concept central to Baumeister and Leary’s theories and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, facilitates social integration in addition to academic engagement and success. This research highlights the critical role of belonging in…