As we rejoice and celebrate this day of remembrance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we also ask that the day be one of reflection and hope for those aspects of Dr. King's “dream" yet to be realized. We acknowledge the many freedoms gained over the years since his death, but we are reminded of how fragile these gains are and how easily they can be compromised or regressed upon.
Dr. King dedicated his life to ridding our society of the oppressive measures and systemic bigotry that divided our nation then and have the power to do so today. His words and call to action tell us that our future will be determined by our shared commitment to one another and our ability to withstand pressures that seek to sow division among us.
From Dr. King’s many teachings and lessons, we have outlined five sustainable principles,
or "Pillars of Promise." These pillars provide a humanistic blueprint to help us identify
what continues to be broken and the means by which we repair and replenish the dignified
humanity of us all.
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Creating a Welcoming and Supportive Community
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to creating a community of practice that fosters the exchange of ideas in a respectful and non-threatening way, and creates better understanding, awareness, and opportunities to learn from each other.
We reject bigotry, hateful speech, oppression, harassment, bullying, and all forms of injustice.
We believe in the inherent dignity of each person. We value fairness, civility, and kindness. We listen to, encourage, and support each other. We seek to instill in our faculty, staff and students a lifelong appreciation for the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that we can create a better world.
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters:
SUNY Cobleskill Strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan 2017-2022
We acknowledge that SUNY Cobleskill, located in Schoharie County, New York, resides
on the ancestral territory of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka
(Mohawk people).
We recognize and honor the enduring presence and resilience of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
and the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka, who have been stewards of this land for more than a millennium.
We extend our gratitude for their contributions and commitment to the land, culture,
and history of this region.
We acknowledge the ongoing struggle in the pursuit of justice and the importance of
honoring the sovereignty, ancestral lands, and treaty rights of the Haudenosaunee
Confederacy and the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka. We commit ourselves to fostering respectful relationships
and promoting understanding, collaboration, and reconciliation between Indigenous
and non-Indigenous peoples. May our collective efforts be fortified through mutual
respect, cooperation, and dignity.
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