Come learn about the spaces and places on NC State’s campus that have had significant impact on the lives and experiences of African American students, faculty, and the larger community. The walk will begin on the quad side of Holladay Hall and conclude with refreshments and reflection at the Witherspoon Student Center. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. This program is a collaboration between the NCSU Libraries, the African American Cultural Center, and Africana Studies.

Roland Martin, host and managing editor of TV One’s NewsOne Now, the first daily morning news program to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports and culture from an explicitly African American perspective, is the featured speaker at the 2017 NC State Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus Commemoration. This event is sponsored by the African American Cultural Center.

All members of the campus community are invited to a panel discussion focused on examining and learning about the religious climate of Islam and Muslims - as well as the difficulties they are faced with. Panelists will provide an overview of the religion, discuss some of the challenges that have arisen including an increase in hate crimes, discrimination, and lack of understanding, and provide impactful solutions that anyone can implement.

Dr. Sylvester Jim Gates, Jr. will give the 2017 College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Diversity Lecture on “Equity vs. Excellence: A False Dichotomy in Science and Society.” Dr. Gates is a theoretical physicist and the author of more than 200 research papers. He received the National Medal of Science in 2013 and was awarded the 2016 Arts and Sciences Advocacy Award by the Council of College of Arts and Sciences.

The Sisterhood Dinner, an annual event hosted by the Council on the Status of Women, celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of NC State women. This year's theme is “Empowering Women Together."

Join Chancellor Woodson, Provost Arden, Vice Provost Linda McCabe Smith and Vice Chancellor Mike Mullen as they provide an update on progress in diversity initiatives at NC State.

The Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students, and student organizations that have made exceptional efforts and contributions in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.