Philadelphia, Pa. - (8/6/2020) – On Wednesday, July 29, Chestnut Hill College Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Officer Julianna Mosley, Ph.D., joined several Griffin alumni for a conversation entitled "I Can't Breathe…A Conversation on Race in Athletics". The event was part of Chestnut Hill College Office of Diversity and Inclusion 2020 Summer Conversation Series and included personal contributions from Jaeda Wildgoose '19 (Women's Basketball), Axé Owens '16 (Women's Tennis), Brandon Williams '12 (Men's Basketball), and Nicholas Johnson '15 (Men's Lacrosse).
Like the first two conversations in the 2020 Summer Conversation Series (I Can't Breathe...Learning to Exhale | I Can't Breathe...A Conversation on Racial Justice and Protests), the "I Can't Breathe…A Conversation on Race in Athletics" conversation focused on racism as a foundational pillar in the development of this nation and was archived on the College's various YouTube Channels (Chestnut Hill College | Sports at Chestnut Hill College). Panelists shared their personal perspectives regarding their experiences as members of the Black and Brown communities. The conversation revealed major differences in worldviews and perspectives related to issues of race. Members of the Chestnut Hill College community were invited to participate in difficult dialogue for the purpose of exploring their own perspectives and experiences with racism, and ways to move toward an anti-racist society.
As part of the program, the Chestnut Hill College Logue Library established a webpage dedicated to providing various resources on the topics of race, racism, and injustice for all who are interested in this topic.
At Chestnut Hill College, the mission is dedicated to serving the Dear Neighbor of student, faculty, staff, the surrounding community, as well as our global neighbors, without distinction and with love. We value inclusive community. We strive to live this value by affirming human dignity as an absolute value; celebrating one another's potential and achievements, both great and small; fostering a friendly and open atmosphere, where all are welcome; exhibiting respect for all members of the global community.
