Campus Connection

The top diversity and inclusion coordinator for the Canadian province of Ontario will speak at UWL. Christopher Stuart Taylor, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, will speak on “Diversity and Exclusion? Anti-Black Racism and the Challenges of Diversity Work” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in 1309 Centennial Hall. Refreshments will be provided; admission is free. Taylor will discuss theories of "diversity" and "inclusion" and how they may perpetuate anti-Black racism in North America. He argues that while diversity work is beneficial, more needs to be done to address disconnect between its ideology and practice. Taylor says diversity work that does not focus primarily on anti-racism allows African Americans to fall through the cracks. Just because there are policies, it doesn’t mean things are working, he notes. Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, and a master’s and doctorate from Western University. The talk is part of the university’s visiting scholar program and is sponsored by the UWL Department of History, College of Liberal Studies, Provost Office and Multicultural Student Services Office. If you go— Who: Christopher Stuart Taylor, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General What: “Diversity and Exclusion? Anti-Black Racism and the Challenges of Diversity Work” When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Where: 1309 Centennial Hall Admission: Free