Activism 2020-Present
Content warning: language, racism, violence
Posters, pop-up public art, produced videos, information sessions and lists of public demands show a direct response to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement and racial and social equity protests rising up throughout the US and across the globe. There is acknowledgement of current systems within art, education and community that perpetuate white supremacy.
RISD initiatives
An anti-racist action plan that built upon the 2017 SEI Action Plan was launched. This includes a cluster hire of 10 new faculty and the establishment of the Office of Institutional Discrimination among many other initiatives. An institutional accountability page on RISD.edu was launched to provide the community with regular updates on progress made.
Conquer Racism poster, 2020
Conquer Racism poster, 2020
Conquer Racism poster, 2020
Conquer Racism poster, 2020
8 Minute 46 Seconds (George Floyd) poster, 2020
8 Minute 46 Seconds (George Floyd) poster, 2020
Say Their Name poster, 2020
Say Their Name poster, 2020
Say Their Name poster, 2020
Say Their Name poster, 2020
Get to know RISD
Learn about the center and its support of equity and inclusion initiatives at RISD.
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