I am a Master’s student in the School of Library and Information Studies as a fellow in the Social Justice for Archivists program at the University of Alabama. I have created this Diversity & Inclusion ePortfolio (D&P-eP) as part of my work for the CIS 650 (Applying Diversity Leadership Theories & Praxis) course during Summer 2023.
In my D&P-eP I analyze how well the Invisible Histories Project's diversity and inclusion initiatives respond to the needs of queer Black people in and outside of their focused locations of Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. I also propose a range of responsive strategies to further cultural humility and effective leadership in IHP’s diverse workforce environment. As part of my analysis, I critically evaluate a variety of existing information responses from IHP’s collections, services, programs, resources, policies, and best practices to ensure compassionate representation, access, and information use for their Black stakeholders. I focus on an evaluation of website-based and/or on-site information offerings and develop a strategic action plan for IHP to identify future directions of progressive growth and radically ethical praxis.