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Pedagogy is activism. In the resources below are links to resources and materials. Special thanks to Racism Review for providing some of the content and links below: Why They Left: Five Stories from Professors of Color Who'd Had Enough By Brianna Hatch, Beth McMurtrie, Wyatt Myskow, and Megan Zahneis. The Chronicle interviewed five professors of color who spent years feeling overlooked, underappreciated, misunderstood, or even attacked because of their racial identities — and ultimately decided they needed to move on. Recruitment and Retention for Faculty Diversity: A Handbook for Search Committees The Handbook is designed to assist faculty search committees to successfully recruit and orient new faculty to the University. Strategies and Resources for Managing Zoom Meetings The collection of strategies and resources includes information regarding additional steps that can be taken to secure virtual meetings conducted via Zoom. It may be helpful to review the information prior to scheduling your next Zoom event. 2022 Diversity Holiday Calendar The diversity calendar can be used as a resource to aid in awareness of observances and holidays during the year. The calendar includes themes and events celebrated by various cultures and populations. The resource was created by Adeline Beckert and Kaylee Munster of Diversity Best Practices. Strategies and Resources for Managing Socio-political Stress Regardless of your political affiliation, the collection of strategies and resources can be useful for managing socio-political stress. LEAD: “I Can’t Breathe” A Call to Action for Leaders in Higher Education Resource List The University of Michigan Rackham Professional Development DEI Certificate Program is sharing this collection of resources. Leading Equity and Diversity (LEAD) is a series of conversations where participants have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of people who lead DEI initiatives. Beyond "Thoughts and Prayers" -- Moving to Policy and Change The Office for Diversity is providing this collection of resources to encourage and support people to practice self care and develop their capacity to be engaged and effective in their communities. This resource provides tips for avoiding burn-out, engaging in allyship, and advancing cultural literacy. Reading for Racial Justice: An Open Access Collection The University of Minnesota Press is sharing this collection of titles from the past twenty years to promote understanding and action for change. In collaboration with authors, this collection of antiracist books is available to all to read online for free through August 31, 2020. Fighting Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism The pandemic and COVID-19 have brought a great deal of uncertainty to our lives, along with potential for misinformation that can be harmful or destructive to our campus and communities. This resource provides proactive strategies that reinforce that “Hate is not an Aggie value.” We hope that you will work to intervene on discriminatory behaviors, online comments, and acts on social media. All Gender Bathroom Resource Guide: Darby Salge Office for Diversity graduate assistant, Darby Salge, prepared a list of resources for all gender bathrooms including best practices, design tips, and suggestions for inclusive signage. Black Feminism Syllabus: Melissa Harris Perry In 2013, Melissa Harris Perry drafted the Black Feminism Syllabus in response to First Lady Michelle Obama being called a “feminist nightmare” - this syllabus shares and suggests resources that explain the distinctiveness of Black feminism. Inclusive Search and Recruitment Toolkit for Faculty, Graduate Students, and Postdoctoral Fellows The Inclusive Search and Recruitment Toolkit is a comprehensive toolkit compiled by the Office for Inclusion and Equity (OIE) in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). The Lemonade Syllabus: Benbow and others The Lemonade Syllabus pays homage to the critically acclaimed Beyonce album of the same title. The Lemonade album was heralded as novel art that celebrates Black women, their beauty, and their multiplicities. The Lemonade Syllabus, inspired by the album, acknowledges and tributes Black women through music, poetry, fiction, and references to Black feminist work. The MSW@USC Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege: Jeremy Goldbach From the University of Southern California's School of Social Work, this toolkit is meant for anyone who feels there is a lack of productive discourse around issues of diversity and the role of identity in social relationships, both on a micro (individual) and macro (communal) level. Training of this kind can provide historical context about the politics of identity and the dynamics of power and privilege or help build greater self-awareness. The Syllabus on Self-Care and Wellness for Social Justice Activists was developed by the Office for Diversity to support our campus community on mental wellness. This syllabus provides beginners-level resources to explain what mental health is, the importance of engaging in self-care, and tips for avoiding burn-out. Additionally, we provide information on local services and resources that may be utilized by students, faculty, and staff of Texas A&M.