Dine and Discourse: Seeing the Racial Water – A Conversation with Robin DiAngelo

August 27, 2019 by Dr. Denise O'Neil Green 1 Comment

On April 11, 2019, students, staff, and faculty joined Dr. Denise O’Neil Green for “Seeing the Racial Water: A Conversation with Robin DiAngelo”, a Dine and Discourse Lecture. Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. Her work on White Fragility has influenced the international dialogue on race. In addition to her academic work, DiAngelo has been a consultant and trainer for over 20 years on issues of racial and social justice.

At Dine and Discourse sessions, Dr. Green and the Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion invites Ryerson University community members to hear expert guest speakers and engage in an interactive working lunch to further explore ideas. Discussions often focus on cultural and/or social topics that engage equity, diversity and inclusion issues at Ryerson.

Watch now: https://ryecast.ryerson.ca/80/Watch/15429.aspx

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About Dr. Denise O'Neil Green

Dr. Denise O’Neil Green, President and Principal Consultant of Denise O'Neil Green Consulting, is an award-winning, visionary and internationally recognized expert in equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), anti-racism, organizational change and transformational leadership with 30 years of experience. As a global thought leader, she has worked across various sectors, including postsecondary education, government, business, and healthcare, as a keynote speaker, innovative strategist, educator, and changemaker. In March 2022, she launched Denise O’Neil Green Consulting, using her professional and lived experiences to empower EDI leaders and organizations to go beyond the performative and be truly authentic in developing and implementing EDI strategies. She is also the Executive Editor of The Institutional Diversity Blog.