Black Lives Matter
The School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University stands in solidarity with
our students and colleagues of color. We live in a country that continues to struggle
with racism and other implicit and systemic injustices for many marginalized groups
of people.
As artists and teachers in the arts, we have the unique opportunity to share stories and
artistic expressions that represent our common humanity. As artists and scholars, we
are compelled to speak out against injustice and against a culture that fosters the
delegitimizing and dehumanizing of people based on the color of their skin.
We are dedicated to promoting diversity and embracing cultural differences by examining
curriculum, programming, policies, and practices. We are committed to continued diversification
of both our faculty & student education including guest faculty and artists of color,
community dialogue focused on equity, and virtual conversations with artists across
the nation.
As faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners, let's begin this work
for change together by forming the School of Performing Arts Inclusion, Diversity
and Equity Alliance. The alliance will guide us towards a better understanding of
each other and how to create a space that is diverse, inclusive, and safe for everyone.
We stand with our students and others across the nation who are building a better
future. Through direct struggle, allyship, and practice, the arts can help create
the future our students deserve. We know there is work to be done and we are committed
to change.
School of Performing Arts
