SXSW EDU 2025
Navigating Turbulence: Addressing SB-17 Crisis at UT Austin
Description:
As the University of Texas at Austin faces upheaval with the passing of the anti-DEI SB-17 law, the dismissal of DEI staff, and a militaristic police response to student protests, this panel will address these issues. Featuring university stakeholders, civil rights advocates, and community leaders, the discussion will focus on the implications of these changes and explore strategies to advance equity, inclusion, and student activism in this challenging climate.
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Takeaways
- SB-17 undermines diversity and inclusion at UT Austin and beyond, challenging DEI initiatives. Counteracting it requires strategic action.
- Firing 60 DEI staff, mostly women and people of color, erodes equity efforts and support for marginalized groups.
- Recent militaristic police actions against student protests threaten activism, free speech, and campus climate.
Speakers
- Terry P. Mitchell, Co-Founder, Black Leaders Collective
Organizer
Terry P. Mitchell, Co-Founder, Black Leaders Collective
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