D&I Live at 5 is a living room conversation about how diversity and cultural perspectives shape life decisions and higher education. This particular discussion will focus on the hashtag #BlackInTheIvory. Host Marco Barker, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at UNL, with special guests T. Elon Dancy II, director, Center for Urban Education, Helen S. Faison Endowed Chair at the University of Pittsburgh and Kirsten Edwards, Linda Clarke Anderson Presidential Professor, Faculty Fellow, Office of the Vice President for Research & Partnerships at the University of Oklahoma, will discuss their experiences as black scholars within the institution of higher education.

The topic is inspired by the #BlackintheIvory hashtag founded by Assistant Professor Shardé Davis and PhD Student Joy Melody Woods. Learn more about #BlackInTheIvory.