Letter to President John Slaughter from Gregory B White on June 11, 1990
Title
Letter to President John Slaughter from Gregory B White on June 11, 1990
Description
Dr Gregory B White, a professor of Mathematics sent a letter to President John Slaughter describing how the faculty use the words diversity and multiculturalism interchangeably. Diversity is a state of being that describes who we are and what we do. In contrast, multiculturalism is a largely circular and leadership issue. White then outlines four desired outcomes: diversity, cultural sensitivity, the affirmation of individual cultures and the development of multicultural and cross-cultural values. White then defines multiculturalism as: "the policy and practice of promoting the dignity of all peoples and encouraging understanding and civil discourse between all peoples."
Creator
White, Gregory
Source
John Brooks Slaughter's Presidential Files
Publisher
Unpublished
Date
1990-06-11
Date Created
2015-10-21
Contributor
Abhilasha Bhola
Rights
Rights resides with Occidental College Library. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.
Bibliographic Citation
John B Slaughter. Letter dagted 06/11/1990. Folder "Strategic Planning." President John B Slaughter President's Papers. Special Collections and College Archives, Occidental College Library, Los Angeles, CA.
Mediator
CTSJ 320 Culture and Community
Rights Holder
Occidental College
Original Format
Letter
Analysis/Reflection
This letter is important because it is one of the first attempts to define multiculturalism and diversity and outline the goals of multicultural work.
Administrative Note
No Picture
Citation
White, Gregory, “Letter to President John Slaughter from Gregory B White on June 11, 1990,” History of Equity and Diversity at Occidental, accessed June 28, 2022, https://oxyequitydiversity2014.omeka.net/items/show/208.