Suny New Paltz will be hosting a zoom event moderated by alumna Camille Jacob ’91 (Communication Media), an educator and restorative justice thought leader. During this discussion they will speak on the importance of dismantling racism. The outcome of the U.S. presidential election holds promise for changed leadership and initiative at the federal level surrounding race, racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. More voters engaged in the democratic process than at any time in our history and Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black person and first South Asian-American woman to hold the second-highest office in the nation. We also saw the power of organizing and advocacy across many states where voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) were represented in greater numbers than in recent history. Those are all signs of hope, At the same time, many have not healed from what has happened, and the vote tallies reflect a still deeply divided nation. Those realities underscore both the challenge and the imperative for sustained fundamental change in our society and institutions. We recognize both the urgency to make progress on these important initiatives and the complexities that mean this is not an overnight task. Use the link above to join the zoom meeting!!