March 2022

International Transgender Day of Visibility

On March 31st we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Each year, at this time, trans awareness is celebrated around the world. On Thursday, we recognize the lives, contributions, and accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be achieved for trans justice.  

In 2009, Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason for trans people...

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Standing in solidarity with our colleagues impacted by the invasion of Ukraine

Dear community, 

As we all may know by now, on February 24th, 2022, Russia launched an invasion in Ukraine. Harvard University is a diverse place with many of us coming from all over the world. Some of us may be able to track our ancestry to areas or have friends and family living in nations such as Ukraine and Russia. Even for those who have no personal connection, the news of the recent invasion is deeply concerning and...

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HarvardWIT+ March Event: Diversity: Value and the challenge of asking diverse colleagues to carry the cause

 

“Accessibility is being able to get in the building. Diversity is getting invited to the table. Inclusion is having a voice at the table. Belonging is having your voice heard at the table!” 

 

Speaking up is a balancing act for Elizabeth Asefa. There are times where you as an individual may feel more empowered to express...

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