Members of the 2022-2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group began the collection and sharing of key terms and concepts: Members of the 2023-2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group added a section: Members of the 2024-2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group updated and revised sections:

Terms in this section focus on concepts related to ethnicity, race, and racism. Some of these terms may also serve in broader capacities. Alliance members who would like to share feedback are encouraged to use the anonymous feedback form. A Anti-Asian hate. The Asian American community has long struggled for visibility and equity, and now […]

Foundational concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion include words and phrases that apply broadly across many categories. These terms may also be used in addition to more specific terms, such as discrimination being combined with age, race, gender, or other groups. Foundational concepts often serve in introductory capacities. Alliance members who would like to share […]

Purpose Part of the DEI Standing Group’s charge is to develop and promote a shared understanding of key terms and concepts related to DEI and anti-racism. The definitions shared in these pages are in support of that charge. Just as our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism grows and expands, the definitions on these […]