We (All) Need to Talk About Race: Building Extension's Capacity for Dialogue and Action

Authors

Eric Walcott, Michigan State University
Brian Raison, Ohio State University
Rachel Welborn, Mississippi State University
Rich Pirog, Michigan State University
Mary Emery, South Dakota State University
Mike Stout, Oklahoma State University
Laura Hendrix, University of Arkansas
Marcia Ostrom, Washington State University

Volume

58

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.58.05.23

Abstract

For Extension to remain relevant to the mission of meeting the most critical community needs, we must examine the racial inequities that hold us back as institutions and lead efforts to engage diverse communities in learning about race through dialogue. Responses from participants in 26 states who joined a train-the-trainer initiative suggested that despite previous efforts, there is great need for increased education and capacity building to address racism and prioritize racial equity both within our institutions and in the communities we serve. For Extension professionals to effectively engage in this work, it is critical for administrators to show visible support.

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Recommended Citation

Walcott, E., Raison, B., Welborn, R., Pirog, R., Emery, M., Stout, M., Hendrix, L., & Ostrom, M. (2020). We (All) Need to Talk About Race: Building Extension's Capacity for Dialogue and Action. The Journal of Extension, 58(5), Article 23. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.05.23