We are so fortunate to have a #TruthTeller giving our keynote address @BerondaM
Science is and has always been political. It is imperative that we point out the ways in which the world stifles and oppresses Black scientists and other Black individuals. #BlackInMicro
"Systemic inequities exist and persist even in spaces that are supposed to be the great equalizer" <--- such as academic institutions
Paraphrasing: We spend too much time focusing on *what* we do and not enough time focusing on *how* the science is being done.
One of the main ways in which disparities in STEM education are perpetuated: GATEKEEPING.
Black people in STEM fields are disproportionately expected to exhibit greater persistence.
Grit and resilience are important, BUT we cannot ignore structural systems that frequently require more resilience from some than others *cough, academia, cough*
Paraphrasing: The excessive focus on ~grit~ within individuals is often used by institutions as an excuse to not DO THE WORK necessary to address the harmful and unfair features of these systems.
"Our current diversity and inclusion frameworks are failing us."
I REALLY encourage you to tune in to this talk, it is so much better than my live tweeting can convey.
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