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For some in our society, diversity is a threat. Others feel society
should be more inclusive, if only out of fairness. But as Johnnetta
Cole argues in her new book, embracing diversity and inclusiveness
is more than a virtuous ideal; it is essential to a healthy,
productive society. Focusing on higher education and other arenas
of cultural development, Cole explores our institutions'
vulnerability to the influence of racism and the wider implications
for American society. At the core of Cole's argument is the belief
that increasing the representation of historically marginalized
groups on college campuses, and in museums, media, and other
institutions is, like the liberal arts, vitally important to social
progress. Accompanying Cole's urgent calls to implement social
change are vividly rendered experiences from her own remarkable
life. Cole issues a challenge for courageous conversations about
race and racism and places unique responsibility and accountability
on institutions of higher education in leading these conversations.
Speechifying collects the most important speeches of Dr. Johnnetta
Betsch Cole—noted Black feminist anthropologist, the first Black
female president of Spelman College, former director of the
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art, and
former chair and president of the National Council of Negro Women.
A powerful and eloquent orator, Dr. Cole demonstrates her
commitment to the success of historically Black colleges and
universities, her ideas about the central importance of diversity
and inclusion in higher education, the impact of growing up in the
segregated South on her life and activism, and her belief in public
service. Drawing on a range of Black thinkers, writers, and artists
as well as biblical scripture and spirituals, her speeches give
voice to the most urgent and polarizing issues of our time while
inspiring transformational leadership and change. Speechifying also
includes interviews with Dr. Cole that highlight her perspective as
a Black feminist, her dedication to public speaking and
“speechifying” in the tradition of the Black church, and the
impact that her leadership and mentorship have had on generations
of Black feminist scholars.
Speechifying collects the most important speeches of Dr. Johnnetta
Betsch Cole—noted Black feminist anthropologist, the first Black
female president of Spelman College, former director of the
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art, and
former chair and president of the National Council of Negro Women.
A powerful and eloquent orator, Dr. Cole demonstrates her
commitment to the success of historically Black colleges and
universities, her ideas about the central importance of diversity
and inclusion in higher education, the impact of growing up in the
segregated South on her life and activism, and her belief in public
service. Drawing on a range of Black thinkers, writers, and artists
as well as biblical scripture and spirituals, her speeches give
voice to the most urgent and polarizing issues of our time while
inspiring transformational leadership and change. Speechifying also
includes interviews with Dr. Cole that highlight her perspective as
a Black feminist, her dedication to public speaking and
“speechifying” in the tradition of the Black church, and the
impact that her leadership and mentorship have had on generations
of Black feminist scholars.
Practical and candid, this book offers actionable steps to help
Black women leaders create meaningful success. The reflections and
recommendations of the contributors forge a critical and
transformative analysis of race, gender, and higher education
leadership. With insights from humanities, social sciences, art,
and STEM, this essential resource helps to redefine the academy to
meet the challenges of the future. Dear Department Chair is
comprised of personal letters from prominent Black women department
chairs, deans, vice provosts, and university presidents, addressed
to current and future Black women academic professionals, and
offers a rich source of peer mentorship and professional
development. These letters emerged from Chair at the Table, a
research collective and peer-mentoring network of current and
former Black women department chairs at colleges and universities
across the U.S. and Canada. The collective's works, including this
volume, serve as tools for faculty interested in administration,
current chairs seeking mentorship, and upper-level administrators
working to diversify their ranks.
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of
museums' structure and programming are top issues in the field
today - and in the overall arts/culture sector. Much has been
written, from various perspectives, over several decades. Yet, a
lack of diversity remains and exclusive practices and inequities
persist in all types of museums. For the first time, a go-to
resource is available for readers interested in learning about
diversity and inclusion work in the field - past, present and
future. This edited collection of the most important essays,
speeches, and reports on these topics seeks to facilitate a
much-needed intergenerational dialogue that helps build on lessons
from the past, broadens thinking about the many different facets of
this complex work, and ignites inspiration for continuing to
correct inequities across museums of all types, sizes, and
locations. In this book compiled and edited by Johnnetta Betch
Cole, who has served as both director of the Smithsonian National
Museum of African Art and as the president of both historically
Black colleges for women in the United States, Spelman College and
Bennett College (a distinction she alone holds) and Laura Lott,
president and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, (the first
woman to the lead the organization), thought leaders in the museum
field present their research, analysis and work to answer some of
the most challenge questions facing the museum field. Why do these
problems persist? How will a new generation of museum leaders
change this picture - to better represent the communities museums
strive to serve and engage? What can we learn from those who have
been observing, experiencing, and writing about these issues?
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of
museums' structure and programming are top issues in the field
today - and in the overall arts/culture sector. Much has been
written, from various perspectives, over several decades. Yet, a
lack of diversity remains and exclusive practices and inequities
persist in all types of museums. For the first time, a go-to
resource is available for readers interested in learning about
diversity and inclusion work in the field - past, present and
future. This edited collection of the most important essays,
speeches, and reports on these topics seeks to facilitate a
much-needed intergenerational dialogue that helps build on lessons
from the past, broadens thinking about the many different facets of
this complex work, and ignites inspiration for continuing to
correct inequities across museums of all types, sizes, and
locations. In this book compiled and edited by Johnnetta Betch
Cole, who has served as both director of the Smithsonian National
Museum of African Art and as the president of both historically
Black colleges for women in the United States, Spelman College and
Bennett College (a distinction she alone holds) and Laura Lott,
president and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, (the first
woman to the lead the organization), thought leaders in the museum
field present their research, analysis and work to answer some of
the most challenge questions facing the museum field. Why do these
problems persist? How will a new generation of museum leaders
change this picture - to better represent the communities museums
strive to serve and engage? What can we learn from those who have
been observing, experiencing, and writing about these issues?
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