Creating Change Roundtable Archives
Navigating DEIA Pushback
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
We are in a moment where reactions to the fight for equitable and just workplaces range from persistent enthusiasm to a shift in priorities, to outright resistance and even legal restrictions. This panel will offer some historical context about previous cycles of pushback in the U.S. and will feature thought leaders from university and corporate sectors who have managed to keep DEIA work central to their organizations despite a changing social and political climate and will focus on how arts organizations can do so as well. Moderated by Marshall Jones, III, Associate Dean of Equity at Mason Gross School of the Arts; Featuring Sharon Stroye, Emory University, Dr. Antonio Cuyler, University of Michigan, Darrelle Johnson, The Broadway League, and more guests to be announced.
Navigating a Multi-Generational Work Environment
Thursday, March 20, 2025
This interactive session, led by Ymani Hawkins, MSW, will explore age and generational differences as key facets of diversity, offering practical tools to foster collaboration and understanding in multi-generational teams. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this workshop will provide insights into leveraging generational strengths, addressing stereotypes, and creating an inclusive culture where all voices are valued. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership and teamwork skills while contributing to a more equitable arts environment.
2023 Recorded Archives
2022 Recorded Archives
2021 Recorded Archives
Artwork for the 2021 Creating Change: “This Guiding Light” is shared with the permission of photographer @dolo_foto, poet @poetjasminemans, and artist @layqanunayawar. This mural was made as part of the #MuralsforJustice initiative in Newark, NJ as a testament to the collective power of Newark artists and that of 2020’s global protests.
The activities of the Creating Change Network are supported by the Grunin Foundation.
