January Resource Page

Videos: 

Why is it so hard to escape poverty?  

Growing Up Poor In America  

Why The U.S. Can’t End Poverty 

Poverty, Politics and Profit 

Poor Kids  

Give Us the Money: How Do You Change the World?  

Quest for Justice: Legal Services and the Poor  

 

Oral Histories: 

Appalachia: War On Poverty Oral History Project  

UCLA Library Center for Oral History Research 

 

Podcasts: 

Social Impact Pioneers Podcast  

UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty Podcast 

Build Relationships. Break Poverty. Podcast  

Ending Poverty Together Podcast 

Poverty Unpacked Podcast 

Off Kilter Podcast 

From Poverty to Power Podcast 

 

Articles: 

Poverty in America: Trends and Explanations 

Anti-poverty Policy Innovations: New Proposals for Addressing Poverty in the United States 

The Economic Costs of Poverty in the United States: Subsequent Effects of Children Growing Up Poor 

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Food Insecurity Among Low-Income US Military Veterans 

Poverty and Disability 

Poverty and Opportunity Structure in Rural America 

Disparities in Access to Care and Satisfaction among U.S. Children: The Roles of Race/Ethnicity and Poverty Status 

Pathways Into Poverty: Lived Experiences Among LGBTQ People 

 

Books: 

Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond- In this landmark book, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to show how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly keep poor people poor. Those of us who are financially secure exploit the poor, driving down their wages while forcing them to overpay for housing and access to cash and credit. We prioritize the subsidization of our wealth over the alleviation of poverty, designing a welfare state that gives the most to those who need the least. And we stockpile opportunity in exclusive communities, creating zones of concentrated riches alongside those of concentrated despair. Some lives are made small so that others may grow. 

Broke In America by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox- Broke in America offers an eye-opening and galvanizing look at life in poverty in this country: how circumstances and public policy conspire to keep people poor, and the concrete steps we can take to end poverty for good. In clear, accessible prose, Goldblum and Shaddox detail the ways the current system is broken and how it's failing so many of us. They also highlight outdated and ineffective policies that are causing or contributing to this unnecessary problem. Every chapter features action items readers can use to combat poverty—both nationwide and in our local communities, including the most effective public policies you can support and how to work hand-in-hand with representatives to affect change. 

Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America by Alissa Quart- Alissa Quart examines the lives of many middle-class Americans who can now barely afford to raise children. Through gripping firsthand storytelling, Quart shows how our country has failed its families. Her subjects—from professors to lawyers to caregivers to nurses—have been wrung out by a system that doesn’t support them, and enriches only a tiny elite. Interlacing her own experience with close-up reporting on families that are just getting by, Quart reveals parenthood itself to be financially overwhelming, except for the wealthiest. 

The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeanette Walls- The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette’s brilliant and charismatic father captured his children’s imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn’t want the responsibility of raising a family. 

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingslover- Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities. 

The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler- As David K. Shipler makes clear in this powerful, humane study, the invisible poor are engaged in the activity most respected in American ideology—hard, honest work. But their version of the American Dream is a nightmare: low-paying, dead-end jobs; the profound failure of government to improve upon decaying housing, health care, and education; the failure of families to break the patterns of child abuse and substance abuse. Shipler exposes the interlocking problems by taking us into the sorrowful, infuriating, courageous lives of the poor 

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich- Barbara Ehrenreich was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that a job―any job―can be the ticket to a better life. But how does anyone survive, let alone prosper, on $6 an hour? To find out, Ehrenreich left her home, took the cheapest lodgings she could find, and accepted whatever jobs she was offered. Moving from Florida to Maine to Minnesota, she worked as a waitress, a hotel maid, a cleaning woman, a nursing-home aide, and a Wal-Mart sales clerk. She lived in trailer parks and crumbling residential motels. Very quickly, she discovered that no job is truly "unskilled," that even the lowliest occupations require exhausting mental and muscular effort. She also learned that one job is not enough; you need at least two if you intend to live indoors. 

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond- In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Hailed as “wrenching and revelatory” (The Nation), “vivid and unsettling” (New York Review of Books), Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving one of twenty-first-century America’s most devastating problems. Its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss remind us of the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible.  

Janesville: An American Story by Amy Goldstein- Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter Amy Goldstein spent years immersed in Janesville, Wisconsin, where the nation’s oldest operating General Motors assembly plant shut down in the midst of the Great Recession. Now, with intelligence, sympathy, and insight into what connects and divides people in an era of economic upheaval, Goldstein shows the consequences of one of America’s biggest political issues. Her reporting takes the reader deep into the lives of autoworkers, educators, bankers, politicians, and job re-trainers to show why it’s so hard in the twenty-first century to recreate a healthy, prosperous working class. 

Maid- Stephanie Land- In “Maid,” author Stephanie Land offers a firsthand account of life as a single mother struggling under the weight of crushing poverty and what she calls a “broken system of government assistance.” When Land took her infant daughter and left what she describes as an abusive relationship, she was plunged into a world where she received just enough assistance to survive — as long as she complied with rules that felt like punishment for the crime of being poor. 

 

January 16th- National Religious Freedom Day 

January 20th- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day  

"The time is always right to do what is right.” 

Martin Luther King Jr. (Aug. 28, 1963) 

We encourage the SUNY Empire community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by “cultivating a beloved community mindset through service” — not just on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but all year long. 

We’ve put together some online and statewide resources for getting involved in and giving back to your community. We hope you take the time to explore and participate in some of them. We encourage you to listen to Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This 17-minute speech might just inspire you to start or renew your commitment to Dr. King’s vision of creating a “Beloved Community.” You can also visit The King Center website at www.thekingcenter.org to learn more about Dr. King’s life and legacy. 

We’ve also put together a list of recommended readings, movies, and other resources that encompass everything from racial and social justice and the ongoing struggle for voting rights to equal treatment under the law. Have a recommendation? Let us know at ODEI@sunyempire.edu! 

For more resources, volunteering opportunities and ways to keep the momentum going throughout the year, visit the NYS MLK Day of Service webpage.

2025 Celebration Weekend- MLK Saratoga

Gina Coleman and Misty Blues MLK Weekend Tribute to Odetta. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Caffè Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. FREE CONCERT! Misty Blues lead singer Gina Coleman brings to life the majesty and vocal power of Odetta (1930-2008), the groundbreaking American folk singer and civil rights activist whose music blended gospel, blues, and traditional folk.

 

Volunteer Opportunities Near You: 

Buffalo Region 

• Literacy Buffalo Niagara: Literacy Buffalo Niagara aims to ensure that all people in Erie and Niagara counties are literate by providing free tutoring and literacy skills resources. To become a Literacy Buffalo Niagara volunteer, please apply on their website. 

• Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor: The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is a nationally and internationally recognized Buffalo neighborhood that serves as the focal point of residents’ and visitors’ experience for learning about Buffalo’s rich African American history through its vibrant neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, unique structures, historical markers, people and institutions, as well as its significant impact on local, national and international history. 

• Project Flight: Project Flight is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting literacy in children and caregivers, through school and family literacy initiatives. They need new books for children ages 0-12, especially chapter books. Call Melissa Blattner at 716-858-8608 to organize a book drive or donate new books. 

Capital Region 

• Literacy Volunteers of the Capital Region: Literacy Volunteers of the Capital Region empowers students to advocate for themselves, teaches students to read, write, and speak English, and provides education to the larger community on literacy issues. To volunteer, you must first complete an online orientation which can be found on their website. 

• Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center: Sexual assault hotline advocates provide crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to survivors of sexual assault on the phone or in Albany County hospitals. All advocates must complete 35 hours of training prior to serving on the hotline. 

• Capital City Rescue Mission: Volunteers needed for a variety of programs at the Mission, including tutoring, maintenance, clothing ministry, preparing meals, or volunteering in the free medical clinic. They are in need of Spanish-speaking interpreters who can translate at the clinic on Tuesdays, Thursday evenings, or Fridays. Contact: Hope Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, at vcoordinator@albanymission.com. 

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts new and used building materials, furniture, appliances, and other home goods, and sells them to raise money to support affordable homeownership. Sign up for a shift on their website. 

• MLK Saratoga: A community-based organization, is hosting a series of events in Saratoga Springs to honor and celebrate Dr. King and his legacy. Events include discussions with authors, music and art events, and a panel on restorative justice in schools which our colleague Dr. Heather Reynolds helped put together based on her Imperatore Fellowship work on school safety. Sign up to volunteer on their website. 

• RED (Read Each Day) Bookshelf: The RED Bookshelf is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring children to read. For information about volunteering email volunteers@theredbookshelf.org. 

• Things of My Very Own: When a child escapes abuse within their home, they need support to weather the crisis, heal, and move forward. Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a lifeline for children fleeing abuse. From providing basic necessities to teaching life skills that instill confidence and self-worth, our services lift fragile children from a place of harm to one of hope. Apply to volunteer on their website. 

Long Island 

• Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind: Every volunteer plays an important role in the mission to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired or have other special needs. Apply to volunteer on their website. 

• Long Island Crisis Center: Long Island Crisis Center provides 24/7, free, high-quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives. Apply to volunteer on their website. 

Rochester Region 

• EquiCenter: This organization is a premier accredited member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), and a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility serving those with disabilities, veterans and at-risk youth. Equine-related programs currently offered include therapeutic horseback riding, horsemanship, and Heroes for Horses, a program that uses a variety of equine-related therapies to help war veterans and their families. To get involved, fill out the volunteer form on their website. 

• Foodlink: This Rochester-based nonprofit is dedicated to ending hunger and building healthier communities by addressing the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity. They serve as the hub of the emergency food system across a 10-county service area. Volunteers are needed! To volunteer, sign up on their website 

New York City Region 

• Art Start: Featuring hip-hop, graphic-design, and fine-arts programs, Art Start targets low-income and homeless youth. Volunteers, many of whom are professional artists, lead classes in their area of expertise, from drumming to short-story writing. Call 800-224-0990 for volunteer opportunities, or apply on their website. 

• Brooklyn Public Library: Brooklyn Public Library, the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions, offers thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life. For volunteering opportunities, visit www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer. 

• Food Bank for New York City: The city’s largest hunger-relief organization, Food Bank for New York City helps low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence. Volunteers play a central role in powering Food Bank’s mission. They have virtual and on-site volunteer opportunities. For volunteer opportunities, apply on their website. 

• Henry Street Settlement: This Lower East Side group serves a largely Asian and Hispanic community. Its services include a mental-health clinic, a shelter for battered women, an arts center, and day-care centers. Volunteer as a tutor, a computer programmer, a job coach, or a teacher’s assistant. Apply for volunteer shifts on their website. 

• International Center: Teach English and American-culture classes at this language-learning center in Chelsea, where students are foreign-born newcomers to New York (a standard commitment is two hours a week for six months). Volunteers are needed for written and conversational instruction. Donations help fund scholarships for the neediest students. Call 212-255-9555 for more information regarding donations. To volunteer, inquire on their website. 

Inspirational Reading 

• A Child Shall Lead Them: Martin Luther King Jr., Young People, and the Movement, by Rufus Burrow 

• Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life, by Marshall Frady 

• Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63, by Taylor Branch 

• The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., by Jason Sokol 

• The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. And Robert F. Kennedy, by David Margolick 

• Toward the Beloved Community: Martin Luther King, Jr., and South Africa, by Lewis V. Baldwin 

• We Shall Overcome: Martin Luther King Jr., and the Black Freedom Struggle, by Peter J. Albert and Ronald Hoffman 

• All the White Friends I Could Not Keep, by Andre Henry 

• America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women, and the Struggle for Justice, by Treva B. Lindsey 

• Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration, by Lewis-Giggetts 

• Black on Black: On Our Resilience and Brilliance in America, by Daniel Black 

• Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance, by Alvin Hall 

• Healing Justice Lineages: Dreaming at the Crossroads of Liberation, Collective Care and Safety, by Erica Woodland and Cara 

• How to Know a Person, by David Brooks 

• I Never Thought of It That Way, by Monica Guzman 

• Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen, by George McCalman 

• King: A Life, by Jonathan Eig 

• Letters to the Sons of Society, by Shaka Senghor 

• Redeeming Justice, by Jarret Adams 

• Rest is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey 

• The Sum of Us, by Heather McGee 

• Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements, by Charlene Carruthers 

• We Want to Do More Than Survive, by Dr. Bettina Love 

• You are Your Best Thing, by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown 

• You Belong, by Sebene Selassie 

Recommended Podcasts 

• 1A: "The Mothers Who Raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin" 

• Code Switch: "The Road To The Promised Land, 50 Years Later" 

• Life Kit: 'Not Racist' Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist 

• The NPR Politics Podcast: "The Docket: The Rise And Fall Of The Voting Rights Act Of 1965" 

• Radio Boston: Boston pastors reflect on MLK's legacy, 'radical love' and striving for a better world 

• Throughline: "Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March on Washington" 

Recommended Movies 

• A Ripple of Hope 

• All In: The Fight for Democracy 

• Black Panthers 

• Fannie Lou Hamer's America 

• John Lewis: Good Trouble 

• Legacy of Love 

• MLK/FBI 

• MLK: the Assassination Tapes 

• Selma 

• Time 

• American Experience: Freedom Riders 

• Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise1 

• Citizen King 

• Dirt and Deeds in Mississippi 

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: a Historical Perspective 

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: an Amazing Grace 

• Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965 

• Feed the Green: Feminist Voices for the Earth 

• Freedom’s Ring - King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech Rustin 

• How I Got Over 

• Love and Solidarity 

• Martin Luther King, Jr. 

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: The Making of a Holiday 

• Mountains that Take Wing 

• Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights 

• The Same Difference 

Media Available from the Online Library Collection 

• A Ripple of Hope (video) 

• Beyond “I Have a Dream”: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Contributions to Management Scholarship and Practice (article) 

• David Susskind archive : interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (video) 

• Did you know?. A brief biography of minister and Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (video) 

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective (video) 

• An idea unleashed in history»: Dr Martin Luther King Jr and the campaign to end poverty in America (article) 

• The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue (ebook) 

• The Measure of a Man (ebook) 

• Misremembering Dr. King : revisiting the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (ebook) 

• MLK/FBI (video) 

 

Webinar featuring Avriel Epps on "Technology as a Tool for Connection vs. Disconnection and Isolation." 

 Epps, a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, is at the forefront of research on how online, machine-learning-driven environments impact youth of color as they develop their racial and gender identities. In this webinar, she will explore: 

• How technology serves as a connector and an isolator in our lives
• The challenges and opportunities technology presents for youth development
• Strategies for harnessing technology's connective power while mitigating its isolating effects
• The implications of these findings for educators, parents, and technology professionals 

This webinar is essential for: 

• Educators seeking to understand how technology impacts students
• Parents navigating the digital landscape with their children
• Technology professionals interested in the social impact of their work
• Researchers in youth development, technology, or social connection
• Anyone concerned about the role of technology in our lives and communities

Watch Webinar

Guidelines for SUNY Empire Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)

Recruiting and retaining a highly engaged, diverse workforce is central to SUNY Empire’s mission. Employee affinity groups (EAGs) are employee-led and facilitated groups formed around interests, backgrounds, identities, and common bonds. The primary goal of EAGs is to promote diversity, openness, understanding, and inclusiveness. Through participation in the groups, employees foster a positive work environment at SUNY Empire by actively contributing to its mission, values, and efforts specific to diversity and inclusion.

The intention of the EAGs is to create a safe space for individuals and their allies or advocates to share their ideals, experiences, and information. These groups are one example of a variety of institutionally supported activities to cultivate and foster an inclusive community.

Please be advised that affinity groups are formed voluntarily, are not dictated by leadership, individual employee membership and participation are voluntary, and have a minimum membership requirement of five employees.

EAG Management Information

• EAGs must be open to all full and part-time employees. As required by state, federal law, and institutional policy, EAGs may not discriminate based on race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
• EAGS are bound by institutional policies and procedures.
• Roles within EAGs are voluntary and decided upon by the group.
• Employees may use work time to prepare meeting agendas and/or other materials with supervisor approval.
• Participation in EAG activities will not interfere with the performance of the employee’s regularly assigned duties.
• EAGs may be dissolved when: 1) the group chooses to dissolve itself (dissolution should be reported to ODEI), 2) SUNY Empire concludes that the group has become insufficiently accountable for its activities, 3) the group’s membership falls below the minimum required, or 4) the group presents a legal or ethical liability to the institution as deemed/determined by SUNY Empire’s Ethics Officer.

Forming an EAG

Affinity groups that seek to be recognized and sponsored by SUNY Empire must apply with an application. EAGs receive:

• Recognition as an official organization of SUNY Empire and sponsorship through the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI).
• A teams space managed by designated leadership in the group. Leadership will work to establish their pages. 
• A designated group leader will also have access to the EAG Resource Teams space upon approval.    

Requirements to Form a New Employee Affinity Group:

• A designated leader or leaders who commit to an initial term of at least a year or stint of purpose.
• A mission statement, which must align with SUNY Empire’s institutional mission and ongoing commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
• Completion of the EAGs Application to form a new employee affinity group.

Applications will be reviewed in a timely fashion by Laura Decker of HR and the Chief Diversity Officer.

Have a great idea for a new group? Let us know by emailing odei@sunyempire.edu.

Guidelines for SUNY Empire Employee Affinity Groups 

Application to Start Employee Affinity Group at SUNY Empire  
(download application to fill out)

LGBTQIA+

Address challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) students and employees at SUNY Empire State University.

Contact Josh Boardman- JoshBoardman@sunyempire.edu 

NeuroDiverse Collective

Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees, including neuro diverse employees, celebrating the unique perspectives and talents they bring to Empire State University.  Strive to promote understanding, advocacy, and collaboration, ensuring that the neurodiverse voices are heard and valued.  Through education, resources, and community engagement, aiming to empower neurodiverse individuals and those around us to show up authentically and as their full selves each day at work. 

Contact Ade Byron- AdeByron@sunyempire.edu 

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws - This guide, a publication of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

The Pros and Cons of Person-First and Identity-First Language

Bias-Free Language (APA Guide Style) – The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes the need to talk about all people with inclusivity and respect. The guidelines and recommendations presented in this site were crafted by panels of experts on APA’s bias-free language committees and should be used in conjunction with APA’s inclusive language guidelines.

Hispanic Enrollment Reaches New High at Four-year Colleges in the U.S., but Affordability Remains an Obstacle – Pew Research article (Oc. 7, 2022).

Inclusive Language Guide (2023) – A guide by Oxfam, a nonprofit global organization dedicated to end poverty and injustice, focused on how written work can subvert or inadvertently reinforce intersecting forms of inequality.

Inclusive language guidelines – American Psychological Association (2021).

The Duality of Labels – and How to Use Them for Good (video) – Queer Activist and US Air Force Sergeant Alexandria Holder delves into how labels, from racial identity to political affiliation, shape our lived experiences.

What’s behind the growing gap between men and women in college completion? – Pew Research article (Nov. 8, 2021).

Diversity Statements on a Syllabus – Resource page by the Eberly Center at Carnegie Mellon University.

EDUCAUSE’s Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – The online guide includes resources and action steps to put the principles of DEI into practice, as well as learning and engagement opportunities to deepen your understanding.

EDUCAUSE Inclusive Learning Guide – A style guide for inclusive, bias-free, and equitable language.

Employing Equity-Minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching & Learning Practices in Virtual Learning Communities (recorded webinar) by Dr. Frank Harries III and Dr. J. Luke Wood.

How to Make Teaching More Inclusive, Interactive, Equitable and Participatory – Inside Higher Ed (Oct. 27, 2022).

Inclusive Teaching – Article by Bryan Dewsbury and Cynthia J. Brame (2019).

Inclusive Teaching Resources for STEM (Michigan State University) – STEM classrooms are often overlooked in the area of inclusive education. This site by Michigan State University’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts provides a series of resources to help STEM faculty.

Maintaining Equity and Inclusion in Virtual Learning Environments – This guide, from San Diego State University, provides suggestions on how to maintain equity and inclusion in online classrooms. This resource covers accessibility, flexibility, proactivity, relationality, and transparency.

A Guide to Gender Identity Terms – NPR explains LGBTQIA+ language and best practices.

Language Around Gender and Identity Evolves (and Always Has) (video) - Sociolinguist Archie Crowley deconstructs three common myths around language, demonstrating how it's a fluid system that naturally evolves in the direction of inclusion.

Why I Must Come Out (video) - Professional model Geena Rocero tells the story of becoming who she always knew she was.

All employees and students at SUNY Empire have access to LinkedIn Learning courses/resources. (Login required.)

https://lnkd.in/gy84rtrP

You'll be redirected to a screen like the one below. To access the resources, you'll need to sign in using your Empire credentials (email address and password). For more information visit: How to access Empire's LinkedIn Learning portal

Below are some courses that might be of interest to you.

Imposter Syndrome & Confidence

1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2. Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence
3. Confidence: How to Overcome Self-Doubt, Insecurity, and Fears
4. How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence (audio course)

Emotional Intelligence

1. Emotional Intelligence Basics
2. Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
3. Developing Self-Awareness
4. How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity - The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) is the longest-standing national organization of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs.

American Association of Blacks in Higher Education - The American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) is a national organization involved in numerous initiatives such as addressing the pipeline of Black faculty and staff in higher education, bringing issues pertinent to Black faculty and staff to the attention of the larger academic community and recognizing African American achievements and accomplishments to higher education.

Gender Spectrum – This is a national organization committed to the health and well-being of gender-diverse children and teens through education and support for families, and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals.

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights - A coalition of more than 200 national organizations that work to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States.

National Center for College Students with Disabilities – The only federally-funded national center in the U.S. for college and graduate students with any type of disability, chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness.

National Center for Transgender Equality – A national organization focused on advocacy to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.

NYC Pride – A nonprofit organization that offers a diverse array of opportunities to gather in activism and advocacy working towards a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law in New York City.

SUNY Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion – SUNY ODEI provides leadership and strategic direction to all of SUNY’s campuses for developing and implementing a portfolio of affirmative action and diversity programs.

Are You a ‘Good-ish’ Person? How to Push Past Your Biases (podcast and transcript) – Psychologist Dolly Chugh discusses her book on how we can take stock of our unconscious bias.

CUE Racial Equity Tools - The Center for Urban Education (CUE)’s Racial Equity Tools aim to change the minds, hearts, and practices of faculty, staff, and leaders by reflecting on the racialized characteristics of everyday practices (CUE merged with the USC Race and Equity Center in July 2020.).

Harvard Implicit Association Test - Project Implicit is a non-profit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition - thoughts and feelings outside conscious awareness and control. The goal of the organization is to educate the public about hidden biases and to provide a “virtual laboratory” for collecting data on the Internet.

How Prejudiced Are You? Recognizing and Combating Unconscious Bias (video) – Business entrepreneur and public speaker Jennefer Witter talks about unconscious bias and how to confront our own biases.

How Racial Bias Works -- and How to Disrupt It (video) - Psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores how our biases unfairly target Black people at all levels of society and discusses how creating points of friction can help us actively interrupt and address this troubling problem.

How Students of Color Confront Impostor Syndrome (video) - Dena Simmons shares her story and talks about how for students of color, success in school sometimes comes at the cost of living authentically.

Identifying and Responding to Bias Incidents - This general audience website focuses on identifying and responding to bias incidents, offering 10 tips for identifying bias and seven tips for responding to bias.

My Identity is my Superpower (video) – Actor, director and activist American Ferrara talks about how her identity and the need for more authentic representation of diverse cultures in media.

Reducing Stereotype Threat - This website offers summaries of research on stereotype threat and discusses unresolved issues and controversies in the research literature.

The Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2022 Historical Trend Report - The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) conducts and disseminates research and policy analysis to encourage policymakers, educators, and the public to improve educational opportunities and outcomes of low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. Findings are summarized in this report.

The Urgency of Intersectionality (video) - Kimberlé Crenshaw talks about the intersection of our identities and their importance.

Embrace Your Raw, Strange Magic (video) - Author Casey Gerald shares the personal sacrifices he made to attain success in the upper echelons of American society.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable (video) - Author, podcast host Luvvie Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down.

How to Build Community When you Feel Isolated (video) - Educator Chitra Aiyar talks about how she encourages her students to cultivate spaces for other marginalized students to connect and help each other grow.

We're all Hiding Something. Let's Find the Courage to Open Up (video) - Ash Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness.

What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? (video animation) - Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it.