Racial Equity Tools Glossary

MP Associates, Center for Assessment and Policy Development, and World Trust Educational Services

August 27, 2021

anti-Black racism, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion

Two people stand in front of a table of three other people having a discussion. Behind them is a cork board with sticky notes on it.

Words and their multiple uses reflect the tremendous diversity that characterizes our society. Indeed, universally agreed upon language on issues relating to racism is nonexistent. It is essential to achieve some degree of shared understanding, particularly when using the most common terms. In this way, the quality of dialogue and discourse on race can be enhanced. From Racial Equity Tools.

MP Associates, Center for Assessment and Policy Development, and World Trust Educational Services, December 2020.