Richard Ruiz Scholar Lecture: 'Unveiling Power: Language Policy and the Weaponization of DEI'

Join Resplandor and the Worlds of Words Center for the 2024 Richard Ruiz Scholar Lecture Featuring Lorri J. Santamaría speaking on "Unveiling Power: Language Policy and the Weaponization of DEI."

Santamaría will explore the complex reality behind today’s diversity, equity and inclusion language. Inspired by the legacy of Richard Ruiz, this talk examines how seemingly innocuous terms can be weaponized, marginalizing communities and distracting from true progress. Witness firsthand the impact on bilingual, multicultural and multilingual education and discover a path towards reclaiming the transformative power of inclusive language. Santamaría is an educational leader, bilingual educator and critical DEI scholar.

This lecture is a hybrid event where the public can join in-person in the Worlds of Words Center or online via Zoom.