Christie Julien – Diversity at Darden

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

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

Democracy, Diversity, inclusion, Social Justice

Nikole Hannah Jones Speaks at UVA

Journalist Nikole Hannah Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, visited UVA to dialogue with President Ryan and Charlottesville community leaders. Hannah Jones’ 1619 Project explores how the legacy slavery shapes and informs the national narratives of the United States. You can watch her talks in their entirety at the Democracy…

By Christie Julien- March 1, 2020

Diversity, Social Justice, Solidarity

UVA Memorial to Enslaved Labors Close to Completion

As Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month approach, the University prepares a myriad of unique events, workshops, and talks that commemorate the life of Martin Luther King and the Black experience at UVA.This year’s celebration is particularly poignant as the University nears the completion of its…

By Christie Julien- January 13, 2020