Black Lives Matter
Last Wednesday a published post on our social media channels regarding the Black Live Matter-movement caused some stir. It received an avalanche of responses that led to a solid discussion where some people reported they felt offended by the usage of certain words. We regret this. We consider dialogues on racism to be of great value. These dialogues are necessary but also sensitive.
What we aimed to do was to address institutionalised racism and to show our support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Inholland is a place that aims and invites everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin. To create a space for different opinions and to learn to respect and value those differences by professionals.
We are very willing to spend time on analysing our organisation and identify areas that require special attention, so called “blind spots”. We will conduct internal research carried out by our workgroup Diversity and Community of Practice. Inholland represents an University of Applied Sciences where we treat each other with respect, without racism and without discrimination.
Let’s continue the dialogue and learn from each other. We are in this together, let us speak up against any form of racism towards minorities. Would you like to think along or do you want to share your thoughts, please send an email to communicatie@inholland.nl