Diversity Club Reflection

In seventh grade, I found myself thrust into the world of elite, predominantly white private schools. As a person of color coming into this environment, it seemed as if issues regarding racial diversity, religious diversity, socioeconomic status, and even colorism would be inevitable aspects of my experience. Initially, I did not acknowledge the presence of these issues in my new surroundings as they were topics that I had never encountered before and consequently did not fully understand. Slowly, through my personal experiences, I soon realized the relevance of these topics to not only my identity but to the broader community at Brearley. This realization steadily transitioned into a developing interest. The growth of this interest was tremendously facilitated by the middle school diversity club and the …show more content…
Therefore a potential remedy for change can be achieved as a collective. My engagement in diversity discussions with teachers and fellow peers has allowed for my interest in exploring the many facets of diversity to become a passion. If chosen co-head of the upper school diversity club, I will undoubtedly strive to create this safe place within the club where an exchange of experiences and beliefs is then used to find a solution. As co head, I will try to put an emphasis on the pursuit of diversity being one that is filled with meaningful, empathetic conversations so that in the end the diverse environment that we are all hoping to create and be a part of is one that is inclusive and accepting. In too many circumstances, conversations surrounding diversity become hasty and only focused on getting closure. As co head, I will really focus on fostering organic discussions that allow students to see that a fruitful conversation is not always one that produces a clear solution to a