Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Berklee NYC

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In full alignment and collaboration with the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Berklee’s campus in Boston, Berklee NYC's mission is to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where all of our members can reach their full potential. We acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of each person, and work toward establishing a community in which all members are free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. We achieve our mission through the engagement and empowerment of all members of our community. We coordinate our efforts across the institution through education, programming, resource development and provision, and policy and process implementation.

The team in New York City supports the Berklee community by administering the Equity Policy and Process, offering resources, support, and reporting options to address harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, and educating the community on prevention of and response to these issues.

Berklee Resources and Support

• Accessibility: Berklee is committed to providing all members of the community equal access to campus properties, services, and resources.

• Black Lives Matter Capsule: The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has developed an online platform with resources, prompts, questions, and discussion guides for self-reflection and to encourage conversation with other community members. We urge you to engage with these materials, deepen your understanding of Black history, and consider your personal commitment to defending Black lives, confronting racism, and creating sustainable positive change.

• Cultural and Religious Observances

• Diversity and Inclusion Resources and Services Guide

• Trans Resources and Support: We have developed several resources to help ensure that our trans community members are safe and supported, and encourage you to become familiar with this information.

• Resources for White people who want begin (or continue) their journey of understanding Whiteness and White supremacy:

  • Talking About Race by the National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

  • Tears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson

  • How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

  • Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum

  • How to Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal Fleming

  • We Can’t Teach What We Don’t Know by Gary Howard

  • All About Love by bell hooks

• Other Library Diversity and Inclusion Collections:

  • Black Lives Matter Guide: This guide includes resources on how to become an advocate for change.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Collection: This collection has diverse intellectual approaches, incorporating not only sociological and historical writings but various literary genres that can complement academic research. The library has expanded to include a wide-ranging collection of novels, short stories, poetry, music biographies, memoirs, and other literary works that speak to the issues surrounding these important topics. Not only are issues of race, gender, and class included in the collection, but stories of disability and heritage as well.

  • Diversity in Show Business: Acting Beyond Stereotypes

  • Spanish Language and Culture Resource Guide: This resource guide aims to provide a historical and cultural overview of the Valencia experience. All materials have been carefully selected and recommended by staff and faculty from the Spanish campus, and they should help increase the cultural understanding of Spain.

  • International Student Experience Resource Guide: This guide aims to provide resources for inspiration, research, and intercultural learning geared towards international students.