Email from Chief Diversity Officer Malika Carter, to all students and campusnews:
Dear ESF Community,
The crisp air and changing leaves
tell us that autumn is upon us. And with that comes Halloween and the many ways
some observe this festive event. If you choose to participate in Halloween
festivities, please be thoughtful and respectful when celebrating.
In particular, please keep in mind
that certain Halloween costumes inappropriately perpetuate racial, cultural,
and gender stereotypes. Although it may not be the intent, these costumes, and
choosing to wear them, can depict identities in ways that are offensive or
hurtful to others. Please take care in selecting your Halloween costumes. And,
as always, keep in mind the potential for social media posts to have a
long-term impact on your reputation.
Halloween is just one occasion on a
broad continuum where we all benefit from acting with an understanding of the
concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity, and respect. At ESF, we work to
foster a campus climate that supports these values, and we seek to weave them
into the life and work of every member of our community.
We appreciate your commitment to
these values in your choices for daily life and as you celebrate Halloween.
Please post this notice in
community spaces for the benefit of individuals without regular access to
email.
Be well and be safe.
Dr. Malika Carter, Chief Diversity
Officer
Endorsed
By:
ESF College-Wide Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Committee
[Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Strategic Plan Goals &
Strategies (see page 18)]
ESF
Professionals of Color
[Drawn from
an open letter from Katrice Albert and Danita Brown Young]
This material is available in alternative formats. Please direct
comments/inquiries to:
Malika
Carter, Ph.D., Chief Diversity Officer, SUNY ESF at mcarte06@esf.edu
