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Ibram X. Kendi keynotes Equity in Action conference at St. Thomas

Equity in Action Keynote Speaker Motivates Attendees

Sheree Curry
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The opposite of racist isn’t “not racist.” It is actively being an antiracist. That’s the message approximately 1,700 registered attendees of the Equity in Action: Cultivating Antiracist Universities conference heard weaved throughout the various workshops, breakout sessions and the riveting keynote address of guest speaker Professor Ibram X. Kendi, author of the bestseller How to Be An Antiracist.
Derrick Diedrich stands for a portrait outside of Aquinas Chapel and the Iversen Center for Faith in St. Paul on April 13, 2021. Derrick was photographed for a Humans of St. Thomas newsroom feature.

Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich ’21

Emilie Dozer '21
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Throughout his four years at St. Thomas, Derrick Diedrich '21 found himself growing in ways he could’ve never predicted before starting college. With experiences in campus ministry, student government and as a Tommie Ambassador, Diedrich has been able to cultivate both his leadership skills and personal goals.