In a mindful and reflective response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the ASA committed to driving cultural change. We formed the ASA Anti-Racism Task Force to better align the association’s leadership, organizational structure, policies, practices, membership, and outreach efforts and to provide guidance on how the responsible use of statistics can advance racial justice by becoming more anti-racist. With an eye to the future, the association also created an outreach group to address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).
Hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome to the podcast those leading the charge for the Anti-Racism Task Force: co-chairs Adrian Coles and David A. Marker. These leaders share their perspectives, what they hope to accomplish, and the challenges that lie ahead. Additionally, they each recommend important reads on this complex issue.
Also featured are JEDI Outreach Group (JEDI OG) Chair Kim Sellers and Past Chair Julia Sharp. Kim and Julia discuss the scope and mission of the JEDI OG and its commitment to identifying and overcoming systemic racism and hindering biases in statistics and data science. They also emphasize the need for member involvement to move the mission forward. Listen in on how to become a JEDI and get involved!
On the way out the door, Ron provides a top ten list for statisticians on Valentine’s Day. Recommended Reading.
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