Diversity at Darden – Darden MBA Diversity Blog

Race, Justice, and Equity in the Workplace and Beyond

By Christie Julien- July 1, 2020

Activism, Diversity, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+, Social Justice

Pride, Power and Privilege

Her name was Aimee Stephens, and on one quiet day in 2013, she decided to write a letter to her boss. Sometimes that’s all it takes, an act of courage so simple yet so staggering it changes the course of a nation. Stephens asked to be seen for who…

By Christie Julien- June 29, 2020

Diversity, Solidarity

Juneteenth: A Brief Guide

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Juneteenth would be recognized as a state holiday, with UVA President Jim Ryan following suit Wednesday afternoon. In the wake of the protests following the murder of George Floyd, and the surge in the Black Lives Matter movement, Juneteenth takes on particular significance…

By Christie Julien- June 18, 2020

Diversity, inclusion, Solidarity

Allyship Starter Pack: Books

Over the weekend, Dean Beardsley wrote about Darden’s commitment to action around issues of race and equity. He talked about actively dismantling racism and bias and how taking actions in that vein are central to being a business leader and a major part of helping black students, staff, and…

By Christie Julien- June 9, 2020

Diversity, Diversity at Darden, Social Justice

Reflections from the Darden Enterprise Team on Racism and What Darden Can Do

To the Darden Community, As we grapple with the violence that was perpetrated against George Floyd and the surge of civil action, we share reflections and thoughts from leaders of the Darden community. This is a difficult time for many, and there are many emotions to process and realities with…

By Martin Davidson- June 4, 2020

Activism, Democracy, Diversity, Social Justice

53 Years Later, the Nights are Still Hot

The following reflection was offered by Gregory B. Fairchild, Isidore Horween Research Associate Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Washington, D.C., Area Initiatives and Academic Director of Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. Read more of Professor Fairchild’s work in Ideas to Action.There’s a movie from…

By Christie Julien- June 1, 2020

Activism, Democracy, Diversity, Social Justice

The Long Run

In the short run.Looking starkly at the civil unrest and violence occurring in many cities in the US in the wake of the revelation of George Floyd’s murder by a former police officer Derek Chauvin, it is only natural to ask what can be done to end the…

By Martin Davidson- May 31, 2020