Volume 15, Number 3, Winter 2020

Shifting the Mindset of Racism Through Cognitive Learning Styles in Communication Sciences and Disorders

AUTHOR(S):

  • Alaina S. Davis, Ph. D., CCC-SLP/L, CBIST, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Cathy C. Hughes School of Communications, Howard University, Washington, DC
  • Shameka Stanford, Ph. D., CCC-SLP/L Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Cathy C. Hughes School of Communications, Howard University, Washington, DC

The recent uprising of racism and systemic bias towards Black lives across the U.S. has been catapulted to the forefront of discussions on disproportionate representation and biased admission practices in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs. In particular, Black students in CSD programs nationwide have unified to demand equity in admissions, cultural awareness in courses, and statements of commitments from programs to become intentional in addressing antiracism practices.

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