As TEDxVillanovaU's honorary guest speaker, Dr. Terry Nance's powerful talk focuses on how antiracism is a true necessity for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to be effective. This captivating talk presents the invaluable life experiences and perspectives from Terry's expertise in over 40 years of being a leader and an innovator in African-American rhetoric, diversity and inclusion, and diversity and inclusion specifically in higher education. She presents a cutting-edge analysis of recent data, shares moving and empowering stories, and outlines how you can become a more effective and supportive anti-racist. Dr. Teresa Nance currently serves as the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is the Chief Diversity Officer at Villanova University. Terry's Villanova career spans more than four decades, during which she has served as an administrator, teacher, scholar, activist, and 'support system' for students, faculty, and staff at the university. With her dual specializations in interpersonal communication and multicultural affairs, Terry is an expert in African-American rhetoric and performance, and diversity and inclusion both within and outside of higher education. In 2018, Terry was recognized by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) with the Frank W. Hale, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, for her contribution to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Terry Nance was featured as TEDxVillanovaU's honorary guest speaker at the 2021 conference, TEDxVillanovaU: Solve for Why. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx