Stay engaged in the campus conversation and larger conversations around diversity, equity, and social justice via social media. If you don't want to create a Twitter account, try using Tagboard, a web platform that allows you to search all social media for specific hashtags. You'll be able to keep track of current events and issues of interest.
Sign up for an account
https://twitter.com/signup
How to sign up for a Twitter account
https://support.twitter.com/articles/100990
Following people on Twitter
https://support.twitter.com/articles/162981
Using Hashtags on Twitter
https://support.twitter.com/articles/49309
Twitter Glossary
https://support.twitter.com/articles/166337
Customizing your Profile
https://support.twitter.com/articles/127871
Using Hashtags on Twitter
https://support.twitter.com/articles/49309
The following are links to crowd-sourced syllabi, which have been appearing more frequently in recent months in response to tragedies, protests, and events in popular culture. They are often created by activist librarians, faculty, students, citizen scholars, and beyond.
Black Lives Matter - @Blklivesmatter
From their twitter page:#blacklivesmatter is an affirmation and embrace of the resistance & resilience of Black people. founded by @osope @opalayo @aliciagarza
ConcernedStudent1950 - @CS_1950
From their twitter page: Official twitter account of #ConcernedStudent1950 at Mizzou. We seek the liberation of all BLACK collegiate students!
Emily Taylor Center - @emilytaylorctr
From their twitter page: Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity. Get Informed. Get Involved. Get Empowered!
FNSA (First Nations Student Association) - @ku_fnsa
The First Nations Student Association promotes cultural awarenss and aims to enhance the American Indian population here at The University of Kansas!
Invisible Hawks - @InvisibleHawks
From their twitter page: The voice of the invisible Jayhawks at The University of Kansas. This is your fight too. Join us.
KU BSU (Black Student Union) - @kansasbsu
From their twitter page: The purpose of the Black student Union is to promote activities of common interest, as well as cultural and educational benefits for the African American students.
KU Center for SGD - @SGD_KU
From their twitter page: The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity at The University of Kansas! Be You at KU!
KU HALO (Hispanic American Leadership Organization) - @KUHALO1
From their twitter page: The Hispanic American Leadership Organization at the University of Kansas
KU OMA - @KU_OMA
From their twitter page: Cultivating an inclusive campus through #socialjustice & academic success.
KU AASU (Asian American Student Union) - @Kansas_AASU
Follow University of Kansas's Asian American Student Union! We'll bring you up to date on all activities!
NAACP - @NAACP
From their twitter page: Founded Feb. 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots–based civil rights organization. Over 1,000 volunteer-run branches nationwide.
NativeNewsOnline - @Native_NewsNet
From their twitter page: American Indian news This account is exclusively operated by @LeviRickert
Social Justice Ed. - @SJEchat
From their twitter page: Conversations that matter - weekly social justice chats - connect by using #SJEchat
Spectrum KU - @KU_Spectrum
From their twitter page: The twitter for Spectrum KU at the University of Kansas,
Teach Social Justice - @socialjusticeED
From their twitter page: Teaching Social Justice is an education/ critical pedagogy-focused blog moderated by Jenn Whitley, UGA. Opinions belong to the blogger (guest or otherwise).
TransGender News - @TransgenderNews
From their twitter page: Bringing transgender related news to twitter, often through RT's
TransgenderLawCenter - @TransLawCenter
From their twitter page: We work to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression. Text TRANSLAW to 22828 to get updates
Unapologetic Body - @RadicalBodyLove
The Body Is Not an Apology is a resource to promote, demonstrate, and assist in the development of a global movement toward radical self-love & body empowerment.