Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Center
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Center Events
August 17th, 2022
Past Events
February 27th, 2024
‘From Drug Cartels to Criminal Enterprises: Government Crackdowns and the Evolution of Organized Crime in Mexico’
Dr. Marco Alcocer, SU ’14
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, Academy Scholar
Lecture Summary: Scholars have long argued that organized crime expansion is extremely difficult and rare since these groups rely on local networks and are unable to operate without some degree of state protection, which they often lack outside their historical strongholds. Yet, Latin America is currently experiencing significant criminal expansion. Why do criminal organizations expand beyond their historical strongholds and what explains where they go? Moreover, what are the implications for democratic accountability and citizen wellbeing? In this presentation I will show that government interventions in the drug market can create incentives for drug cartels to diversify their activities and expand to territories with lucrative new business opportunities. Cartels then seek to gain state protection when entering new political jurisdictions by exploiting electoral cycles to capture local politicians, allowing them to operate with impunity and worsening citizen well-being.
Lecture Sponsored by the Department of Political Science, Southwestern University
Location
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, Prothro Room, 2nd floorDate & Time
February 27 - 5:00pm - 6:00pmLecture by Dr. Bridget Goosby, “Joy and Pain? Findings from a Study on Black Women Faculty’s Health, Support, and Well-being on the Tenure Track”
Dr. Bridget Goosby ’97
Professor of Sociology and co-director of the LifeHD Health Disparities Research Lab at the University of Texas at Austin; SU Alum, Sociology, 1997
Lecture Summary:
Black women comprise only 3% of the total tenure track faculty at universities across the country but make incredible intellectual contributions. Notably, their accomplishments do not protect them from the consequences of racial inequities, including health morbidities. However, in the presence of adversity these scholars not only survive, but in many cases thrive. Dr. Goosby will discuss findings from her mixed methods national study leveraging data from in-depth interviews and surveys with the purpose of elevating and celebrating Black women faculty while also shedding light on the tremendous challenges they experience in their careers as faculty.
Location
F.W. Olin Building, Room 105Date & Time
February 27 - 4:30pm - 5:30pmFebruary 21st, 2024
‘Belize: The case of erasure, identity and belonging’, a lecture by Dr. Nicole Ramsey
Dr. Nicole Ramsey
Assistant Professor
University of Texas (Mexican American and Latina/o Studies)
This talk unveils an intricate web of erasure, identity, and belonging within the Belizean and Black Central American diaspora.
In this talk, Dr. Ramsey will focus on the intricate dynamics of race and ethnicity within the Belizean community in the U.S., with a specific focus on Los Angeles. Highlighting the experiences and subtleties of Blackness and Black Identity, Dr. Ramsey will examine how the status of Black Belizeans in Central America and Belize shapes their diasporic journey in the United States. Through a nuanced lens, this talk will explore the nuanced process of identity formation, addressing the challenges and varied aspects faced by those at the intersection of multiple racialized geographies. Ultimately the discussion unveils an intricate web of erasure, identity, and belonging within the Belizean and Black Central American diaspora.
Funded by The Global Citizens Fund; Sponsored by Race and Ethnicity Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Feminist Studies, and Latin American and Border Studies.
Location
F.W. Olin Building, Room 110Date & Time
February 21 - 5:00pm - 6:00pmJanuary 29th, 2024
Dream Week
Location
VariousDate & Time
January 29 - 8:00amNovember 29th, 2023
The More You Know About Racism
The JEDI Center invites you to The More You Know About Racism Panel on Wednesday, November 29 at 7:30 PM in the McCombs Ballroom.
This annual panel discussion is about the discrimination and racism experiences among our students of color, both on and off campus.
The audience will include students, staff, and faculty members of the Southwestern community. FREE FOOD!!!!
The student organization with the most attendees will receive a pizza party for their organization!
Location
McCombs Campus CenterDate & Time
November 29, 2023 - 7:30pmJustice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Center News
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Exploring the Meaning of Black History Month
Students, faculty, and staff take a moment to share what Black History Month means to them.
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Photo Gallery: JEDI Center and Georgetown PRIDE Event
Check out the photos from the Georgetown PRIDE event.
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Kappa Delta Chi: Fostering Sisterhood, Service, and Support
Campus organization seeks to empower Hispanic women.
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Photo Gallery: International Culture Night 2023
Check out the photos from the 2023 International Culture Night Celebration.
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Photo Gallery: ALL OF US Fashion Show and Ebony Gala
Check out these photos from the fashion show and gala.
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Visit the JEDI Center
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center fosters an inclusive and equitable environment for Southwestern students.
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A Place to Belong
The Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
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Southwestern Featured in Austin-American Statesman
Southwestern featured in Austin-American Statesman after hosting civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on campus Jan. 18.
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SU President Joins Excelencia Latino Student Success Network
President Laura Skandera Trombley has joined an important national network of college and university presidents and chancellors who commit to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive.
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A Safe Space to Be
The Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group offers a safe space for students to share and explore their gender identity.