Honoring Our Community

Honoring Our Community

With the intention of cultivating an anti-racist culture, "Honoring Our Community" offers Honors College students the chance to engage in brave, intentional conversations. Since its inception in 2020, the program has provided a space for students to meet in small groups on a bi-weekly basis throughout the semester, discussing topics such as racism, equity, discrimination, bias, and other social justice issues. These crucial conversations are facilitated by a diverse group of leaders, including HC Staff, peer facilitators including graduate students from the College of Education and Human Development, who bring topics, resources, and guidance to our sessions.

 

"That helped me be more vulnerable when talking about racism and oppression." - Galilea M. Sejas-Machado, Senior in Criminology, Law, and Society

"We thought about how we can activate change and promote a safe space for students at Mason." - Johan Jeson, Junior

These conversations help deepen the understanding of social issues among the Honors College community, fostering an inclusive and accepting atmosphere for both students and faculty. The program has witnessed significant growth, from 47 participants in its first year to over a hundred students participating in this program currently. This reflects the increasing interest and commitment of our student body and solidifies the program's place as a cornerstone of our efforts to build an equitable community within the Honors College.