Contribution to Book
Sistas in Action: Hearing the Call, Leading the Way
Black Femaile Leaders in Academia: Eliminating the Glass Ceiling With Efficacy, Exuberance and Excellence
(2022)
Abstract
On May 25, 2020, the death of George Floyd ignited the consciousness of many who were questioning the grave injustices of a society that is inequitable, unfair, and plagued with structural racism. For many students at Molloy College, an institution grounded in the Dominican pillars of community, study, spirituality, and service, Mr. Floyd's death marked a pivotal moment. Students called for the institution to provide guidance and action for how they could be transformation agents in addressing these issues. Responding to the call, and leading the way, four African American faculty coined Sistas in Action, created a workshop that focused on themes of anti-racism, and introduced their 3-C model for having conversations dealing with coded language. Results and impact of the workshops were demonstrated through student surveys showing greater confidence in talking about race and taking action. Discussion and recommendations concerning Black faculty leadership in partnership with the institution for the benefit of the education community is explored.
Keywords
- race amity,
- amity,
- racial equity dialogue
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring June 30, 2022
Editor
Jennifer Butcher
Publisher
IGI Global
DOI
10.4018/978-1-7998-9774-3.ch006
Citation Information
Michelle Chamblin, Janice Kelly, Lisa Newland and Linda Silva- Thompson. "Sistas in Action: Hearing the Call, Leading the Way" HersheyBlack Femaile Leaders in Academia: Eliminating the Glass Ceiling With Efficacy, Exuberance and Excellence (2022) p. 97 - 120 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michelle-chamblin/27/