Anti-Racism Statement
The San José State University Anthropology Department stands in opposition to all forms of racism and prejudice. We also reject persistent patterns of anti-Blackness in America and endemic discrimination against Native American, Asian/Asian-American, and Latino/a communities. Such racism has continued manifesting itself in acts of repression, violence, and murder. We have been inspired by the efforts of anthropologists in many professional associations who have taken a stand against racism and inequality, including the , the , the , the , the , the , the , the , the , and the .
Our department is committed to supporting anti-racism and efforts to dismantle structures
of inequality in our discipline, in our University, and in American society as a whole.
We will continue enacting measures to: mentor and support a diverse student population
at 91ÁÔÆæ; recruit and retain diverse faculty and staff; share anti-racist resources
with students; encourage anthropological projects to address various aspects of systemic
racism and bias; and develop inclusive strategies for promoting equality and diverse
voices on panels, committees, and publications.
Approved by a majority vote of the Department Standing Committee
