2023 DEI Summit Theme

DEI Summit 2023 Community Assembly & Discussion Truth Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory & Hip-Hop

The theme for this year’s DEI Summit, Truth-Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory & Hip-Hop, aims to explore the transformative power of storytelling, which is a fundamental element in both the Critical Race Theory (CRT) Movement and the Hip-Hop Movement. We will delve into the intersection of these two movements and how they have permeated many aspects of mainstream culture, emphasizing the presence of these movements in various racial, social, political, and economic communities.

Agenda

DEI 2.0 Poster Session

  • 9-10am | Power Center for the Performing Arts – Lobby

Community Assembly Agenda

  • DJ Set — Begins at 9:30am

Opening Performance

Leadership Remarks

  • Tabbye M. Chavous, Provost of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
  • Laurie M. McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Santa J. Ono, President

Land Acknowledgement

  • Josephine Conti

Leadership Remarks

  • Katrina Wade-Golden, Associate Vice Provost, Deputy Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Implementation for the DEI Strategic Plan

Student Performance

  • Element1 Breakdance Performance

Keynote Panel Discussion featuring

  • Rapsody, Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop Artist
  • David Banner, Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop Artist and Social Justice Activist
  • andré douglas pond cummings, Author and Distinguished Professor
  • Moderated by: Antonio Cuyler, Professor of Music in Entrepreneurship & Leadership in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) at the University of Michigan

Special Performance

  • Rapsody, Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop Artist

Closing Remarks

  • Tabbye M. Chavous, Provost of Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

FAQs

Do I need to register for this event?

You do not need to register for this event.

How can I watch the DEI Summit virtually?

We encourage you to attend in person, but you can also watch live on the homepage of this site or at umich.edu/watch.

Will video captioning be available during the summit?

Yes – live captioning will be available during the event. The event recording and transcript will also be available on the website following the event.

I can’t watch the event live. Will it be recorded?

Yes – the event recording and transcript will be available on the website following the event.

Can I submit questions to the speakers before the event?

Yes – questions for speakers can be submitted online starting Sept 27 by visiting this link.

How can I engage with viewers during the event?

During the live event use the #UMichDEI to share your reactions, reflections, or questions for the speakers.

My question isn’t answered here. Who can I contact for more information?

E-mail us at [email protected].

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