Dr. Kyaien Conner, Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems, gave a powerful speech at yesterday's "Higher Ed Day of Action Rally" at Schenley Plaza.
Dr. Conner spoke to the urgent need to defend DEI efforts in the face of growing national opposition:
"We must unequivocally assert that we will NOT compromise our independence and autonomy nor forfeit our constitutional rights. Let us be among the first to stand with those institutions that have bravely chosen to publicly resist. Let us unite in solidarity, aligning ourselves on the right side of history during this pivotal juncture."
The rally was co-organized by USW Local 1088, including faculty and staff from Pitt, Point Park and Robert Morris universities and Pitt's AAUP chapter.
Watch the full video of her speech here
Read news coverage about the rally by PublicSource, WESA, and the University Times.