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This Juneteenth, Veterinary Medicine Still Has a Long Way to Go

This Juneteenth, Vet Candy examines the diversity gap in veterinary medicine, the legacy of Tuskegee University, and what the profession still needs to address.

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AAVMC Renames DEI Committee

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has renamed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee to the Committee on Thriving Academic Communities

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AVMA Council on Education's Removes DEI Reporting Requirements Despite Pushback

The AVMA Council on Education's decision to drop the mandatory DEI reporting requirement for veterinary schools, citing legal and regulatory conflicts, has sparked concern. While the move is framed as a protective measure for institutions, critics argue it will undermine accountability and slow progress on diversity and equity in a profession that already lacks representation. This change means that without required data, it will be harder to measure and address the ongoing underrepresentation of minority groups in veterinary medicine.

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Why Juneteenth Matters in Veterinary Medicine

On June 19th, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history that marks the true end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865—more than two years later—that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom.

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