Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack - Peggy McIntosh
White Privilege Shapes the U.S. - Robert Jensen
Yes, Virginia, There is Black Male Privilege - Dr. L'Heureux Dumi Lewis
Syracuse University Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee
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House of Privilege
A Privileged Few - The Breeze - March 24, 2011
House of Privilege - BreezeVideo - March 23, 2011
JMU's House of Privilege - WHSV News 3- March 21, 2011
JMU Opens "House of Privilege" - WHSV - March 21, 2011
Open House With a Twist - JMU Public Affairs - March 17, 2011
From Tunnel to House: Acquainting Students With Privilege - SEAHO Report - Winter 2010
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Conferences
Social Justice Training Institute
National Conference on Race and Ethnicity
Diversity Challenge
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Window: Socioeconomic Privilege
The Virginia Education Wizard
Get information about paying for college, enrolling in VA's community colleges, and choosing a career.Federal Student Aid
Free info from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
1 (800) 433-3243Computers With a Cause
Donate your desktop or laptop computer.
1 (888) 228-7320Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP assists low income households meet their home energy needs.
(202) 401-9351Mercy House
A complete support and educational program for families affected by homelessness.
(540) 432-1812U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD, along with many other federal agencies, funds programs to help the homeless. These programs are managed by local organizations that provide a range of services, including shelter, food, counseling, and job skills programs. Start by contacting a homeless assistance agency in your area.
1 (202) 708-1112Harrisonburg Community Resource Center
Connecting people with the services they need, matching volunteers with opportunities to serve, and nurturing local services through a community-wide information, resource, referral and volunteer center.
(540) 433-3888
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Donate food items and help ensure that people are food secure by providing access to nutritious meals.
(540) 248-3663JMU Nutritionist
Nutrition counseling service are available to all JMU students, to provide nutrition education to on-campus groups and athletic teams, and to provide one-on-one nutrition counseling.
(540) 568-6603Feed the Need!
Check out tips, action guides, and downloadable posters to get you started on running your food drive!
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Window: Religious Privilege
Religious Tolerance.org
Explains accurately the full diversity of religious beliefs, world views, and systems of morality, ethics and values in the U.S. and Canada.
The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
Cultivates harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities in order to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
(312) 629-2990JMU Interfaith Coalition
Facilitates mutual understanding of any and all religions and world views, and promotes positive civic engagement in the JMU and local communities.
(540) 568-7314The Roanoke Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network
Providing temporary housing and meals for families with children and full-time case management to assist families in addressing and overcoming causes of homelessness and creating goals of employment, housing and education in their return to independence.
(540) 343-9982
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Window: Gender Privilege
United Nations Population Fund
UNFPA is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity
(212) 297-5000
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Window: Able-Bodied Privilege
Able-Bodied Privilege
Assists the University in creating an accessible community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in their educational experience at JMU.
(540) 568-6705
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Window: Racial Privilege
Loving Day
Laws barring interracial marriage or co-habitation became illegal in 1967. Celebrations and campaigns to end ignorance about interracial dating are held all over the country.
JMU Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS)
Celebrates diversity by heightening awareness and educating our constituents regarding ethnic/cultural diversity. View the list of organizations you can visit, join and work with on projects.
(540) 568-6636
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Window: Sexual Orientation Privilege
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
Envisions a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
(202) 467-8180JMU Student Wellness & Outreach
SWO coordinates university wide programs and speakers on various health topics including general wellness and nutrition, disordered eating, sexual assault prevention, sexual health, relationships, substance abuse, and stress management. Student organizations and services include REACH peer educators, 1 in 4 Men's group, CARE, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Education Program.
(540) 568-2831The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help.
(866) 488-7386Campus Pride
Campus pride is the only national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT students. The primary objective of Campuse Pride is to develop necessary resources, programs and services to support LGBT and ally students on college campuses across the United States.
JMU Safe Zone
Safe Zone is a voluntary network of faculty, staff and students who believe that every member of the university community should have an equal opportunity to grow and learn in a safe and open environment.
Windows of Opportunity
Links and Resources Related to Privilege and Taking Action