LGBTQ Agenda: Queer STEM group offers trans fellowship, commits to anti-racism statement
https://www.noglstp.org/programs-projects/ben-barres-fellowship/Anti-racism statementMeanwhile, Diamond joined forces with NOGLSTP board member Terry Demby, a Black gay man, and Vallesha Parker, a Black lesbian woman, to write an anti-racism statement for the organization."The impetus was from board members who wanted to say something [following Floyd's death] and I agreed with that," Diamond said.The statement, which was issued July 24, pledges the organization to encourage outreach to communities of color, foster alliances with STEM organizations of color, support efforts to combat systemic racism in the STEM community, strive to share knowledge and be inclusive as an organization, support equity in all institutions, and demand commitment.
