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A Colonized Cop: Indigenous Exclusion And Youth Climate Justice Activism At The United Nations Climate Change Negotiations, Corrie Grosse, Brigid Mark

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

Youth activists around the world are demanding urgent climate action from elected leaders. The annual United Nations climate change negotiations, known as COPs, are key sites of global organizing and hope for a comprehensive approach to climate policy. Drawing on participant observation and in-depth interviews at COP25 in 2019, this research examines youth climate activists’ priorities, frustrations and hopes for creating just climate policy. Youth are disillusioned with the COP process and highlight a variety of ways through which the COP perpetuates colonial power structures that marginalize Indigenous peoples and others fighting for justice. This is intersectional exclusion - the …

Equity & Inclusion Matters- Issue 9, October 2020, Otterbein Office Of Social Justice & Activism

Equity and Inclusion Newsletter

Included in this issue:

• Otterbein University Enrolls Most Diverse Class in History, Exemplifying Mission of Inclusivity
• Q&A with OUSG President Francique and Vice President Banks
• International Spotlight: SPPC Students Virtually Enroll at Otterbein
• Student Organization Spotlight: Men of Vision
• English's Art and Activism Series Shines Light on Social Justice Issues
• From the Director

President Somerson Announces Action Plan For Social Equity, Risd President, Rosanne Somerson, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

President Rosanne Somerson's announcement of an Action Plan for Social Equity at RISD.

Law School News: Remembering John Lewis 07-18-2020, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

2020 Risd Bi+Poc Student Demands For Racial Equity & Inclusion, Risd Anti-Racism Coalition (Risdarc), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

RISD Anti-Racism Coalition (risdARC) demands document presented to the RISD Community, July, 2020.

Socialist And Marxist Series Panel Explores What Racism Looks Like Today, Aldan Leavitt

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, students, faculty and community members gathered in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union for a student panel, titled “Experiencing Racism Today: Experiences of Student Activists and Historical and Philosophical Insights.” The event, held as a part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series, sought to shed light on the realities faced by people of color throughout their lives and how they have been impacted.

Equity & Inclusion Matters - Issue 8, Feburary 2020, Otterbein Office Of Social Justice & Activism

Equity and Inclusion Newsletter

Included in this issue:

• See something, Say something, Do something
• Health Disparities
• International Education Week
• Inter sectional Activism Conference announced

Editorial: Diversifying Hollywood Is In The Hands Of The Consumers, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films," Bong Joon-Ho said, calling out the cultural shortsightedness that plagues Hollywood, in his 2020 Golden Globe acceptance speech for his film "Parasite." His words rang true for minorities everywhere, who sat through yet another award show celebrating predominantly white men.