A Temple education empowers students to think freely and stand up for justice and equality.

At Temple, students are surrounded by big thinkers who make meaningful contributions to our city, country and world. These thought leaders are proposing solutions for racial disparities, breaking down barriers to opportunity, championing equal rights, challenging discriminatory practices and much more. 

 

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Creating Safe Spaces
This professor helps unite staff and faculty in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community at Temple.
http://news.ecole-arts.com/news/2021-07-06/new-affinity-group-temple-strengthens-as… Read the story about Linda Hasumuna, assistant director of Center for Advancement of Teaching who is Asian American at Temple
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Elevating Underserved Communities
Her experience as a ballet dancer inspired this Temple grad to found Chocolate Ballerina Company and center African American dancers in Philadelphia.
Read the story about Chanel Holland, a Temple grad and ballet dancer
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Prioritizing a Culture of Inclusivity
Through his work as an author, educator and scholar, this advocate helps remove gender and identity barriers to elevate respect and our sense of self.
http://news.ecole-arts.com/news/2021-08-04/how-gender-identity-revolution-impacts-s… Read the story about Heath Fogg Davis, director of Temple's Intellectual Heritage Program
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Inviting everyone to participate
By promoting diversity and inclusion on campus, this Temple leader cultivates an enriching and innovative environment for everyone.
Inviting everyone to participate

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