Diversity Resources
Ever Better.
Now is not the time for thoughts and prayers. Now is the time for action. Simon is committed to making itself, and the community and students we serve, Ever Better, which today means stating unequivocally that Black Lives Matter, and acknowledging the need for systemic change on a local and national level. We are committed to battling the ongoing injustice against persons/people of color through education and empowerment. These resources are intended to foster continued growth within our community, and to serve as a call to action for each of us who lives and works within it. We must do better.
Anti-racism and diversity in business resources.
Strive to be a better manager, leader, and citizen.
Books to read.
Take time to lean in and learn.
- Literature and Non-Fiction
- Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
- Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper
- The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
- Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
- How to be an AntiRacist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea J. Ritchie
- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
- Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
- The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee Boggs
- Raising Our Hands by Jenna Arnold
- Redefining Realness by Janet Mock
- Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
- White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D.
- Historical Perspective
- The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
- The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
- When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira Katznelson
- Criminal Justice System
- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
- Feminism and Intersectionality
- Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
- Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper
- Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
- Redefining Realness by Janet Mock
- Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
- This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe Moraga
Watch and listen.
Podcasts, videos, TV and movies.
- Videos
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- Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)
- Dr. Robin DiAngelo Discusses 'White Fragility' (1:23:30)
- Hear Me: Stories From Black Executives
- "How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)
- Movies and TV
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- 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix
- American Son (Kenny Leon) — Netflix
- The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 — Available to rent
- Blindspotting (Carlos López Estrada) –– Hulu with Cinemax or available to rent
- Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rent
- Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix
- Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rent
- I Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on Kanopy
- If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — Hulu
- Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent
- King In The Wilderness — HBO
- See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — Netflix
- Selma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rent
- The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rent
- The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with Cinemax
- When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix
- Podcasts
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- 1619 (New York Times)
- About Race
- Code Switch (NPR)
- Do the Work: Rachel Cargle
- Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw
- The Melanated Social Work Podcast
- Nice White Parents (Serial and The New York Times)
- Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)
- Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)
- Seeing White
Simon resources.
Simon Community support services.
Center for Student Diversity and InclusionThe Simon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center of Excellence provides space, programs. and services for Simon students, particularly those from historically marginalized groups. | Simon Diversity and Educational ClubsWe believe that an inclusive atmosphere benefits all members of the Simon community. The Office of Student Engagement fosters inclusion and a strong sense of community through our orientation events, semesterly kick offs, our wide breadth of student clubs and activities. |
The ConsortiumSimon is a proud and longstanding member of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, an alliance of 20 of the country’s top business schools that seek to promote diversity and inclusion in American business. Simon was the fourth business school to join over 50 years ago—a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to diversity. Click on the webinar below to hear from current Simon Consortium MBA students (25% of our MBA Class of 2021 are Consortium members) as they share their experiences and answer questions. You can also view a presentation to meet our Consortium Liaisons and view events and initiatives hosted by our Consortium students. | Counseling ServicesIf you are a student and would like support, please contact (585) 275-3113. Counselors are available for phone as well as by video counseling appointments via the website. The university’s Employee Assistance Program also offers confidential counseling and referrals for our staff and faculty. To schedule an appointment with an Employee Assistance counselor, please contact (585) 276-9110. University of Rochester Counseling Center » |
Learn more about diversity at Simon, or view our class profiles.
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