Structural racism—the normalized and legitimized range of policies, practices, and attitudes that routinely produce cumulative chronic adverse outcomes for people of color—is the main driver of racial inequality in America today. This presentation will present information on the origins of systematic racism in this country and what we can do to change it both short […]
Are you interested in wearable technology and smart devices? Join our virtual MakerMinds workshop e-Textiles with Adafruit and MakeCode. Join on Google Meet at the time of the event. This virtual event is for the FIT community only.
The Diversity Council invites the FIT community to a virtual meet and greet to ask questions, make suggestions, and find out more about the activities and initiatives of the Diversity Council. Join the Webex meeting here ID: 1321197346 Password: aUcD2mp8 This event is part of the FIT Diversity Council’s Black History Month activities; for a […]
Guest: Jada Schumacher, Professor, Communication Design Pathways On a chromatic sabbatical journey in 2019, Jada Schumacher journeyed through Mexico and Argentina working with local artists and their materials—targeting sites frequented by iconic designer-educators Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Luis Barragán, and Clara Porset. Watch Schumacher as she crushes cochineal insects to yield vibrant crimsons and scarlets. […]
Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. "How to Talk About Race" is a presentation based on Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility. The presentation will discuss ways to have true discussion about race and how we can work to change our biases and come up with new rules for positive engagement and change. Please note […]
