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Diversity Interview Report

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I. Description of the experience:
I went into this interview with an open mind ready to learn about diversity from someone else’s viewpoint, and what I walked away with was so much more than that. When preparing for this interview I originally emailed some other participants and did not have any response. After discussing with some coworkers, I was told to reach out to Dr. Ernestine Davis. My perception of diversity prior to this experience has definitely been changed. I feel as though I am more aware and have a better understanding of where I need to be to work with diverse groups of people. The universe definitely had a different plan for me when it came this activity. Dr. Davis was/is full of knowledge, passion and so inspirational. I was …show more content…

I developed six thought provoking and insightful questions that can be seen at the end of this assignment. I was very impressed by Dr. Davis, as an African American women she has made it her duty to work in helping underrepresented students and she has helped so many students find and live their dreams. I wish that I had taken the time to speak with this influential woman earlier. A majority of Dr. Davis’ responses to my questions I shared similar opinions and thoughts; however, there were some explanations that she had that really brought some of my underlying thoughts to service. I realized that some of the things I have said can be seen as misguided and judging of African Americans. Throughout this interview I was able to gain insight into the mind of someone who works in a diverse community daily with underrepresented students. One takeaway that I was someone surprised with is that of the term minority. In class we have learned that different people will like and dislike terms. The term minority is one of those terms that Dr. Davis and many of her students feel is not a positive term that should be replaced with the term underrepresented. The term minority has a lot of negative stigma behind. Surprisingly prior to this interview, I had already changed my vocabulary from using the term minority to using the term underrepresented. I am actually not aware of when I changed my terminology. I believe that through my class courses I have become more aware of the terminology I use and I have changed some of my language. Dr. Davis has a way with speaking and making all people feel good about themselves. My conversation with her has really motivated me to focus on analyzing myself, feeling good about myself, and to be aware of my judgment towards

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