Why Equity is Important to Me

Alice M. Hammel

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“We are never finished and there is always more to learn. I check my privilege often now as I have a better understanding of my role as a white female in the equity and access arena. We can all begin where we are and grow from there. How far we are in our journey is far less important than how far we have come.”

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Category

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)

Resource Type

  • Blog / Article

Year Added

2024

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