Black Faculty and Staff Council

As we approach the holiday season, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the year that has passed—its challenges, its victories, and the uncertainties that remain. After a significant election, it’s natural to feel a range of emotions, from exhaustion to hope, confusion to clarity. But here’s the thing: no matter what the political landscape looks like, the spirit of the holiday season remains a beacon of light for all of us.

This time of year is a reminder that, despite the noise of the world, there is something more powerful than division, more enduring than the challenges we face: CONNECTION

In the darkest of times, we can choose to light a candle of hope. We can extend a hand of compassion, bridge gaps with kindness, and make space for peace in our hearts and in our communities. Because, when everything else feels uncertain, the things that matter most—our relationships, our values, our capacity for empathy—remain steady.

So, as we celebrate the holidays, let’s remember that WE are the ones who create the world we want to live in. It's not the politicians, the headlines, or the circumstances that define our future; it is how we choose to respond, how we show up for one another, and how we carry the values of love, unity, and resilience into the new year.

You have the power to make a difference, even in the smallest of ways. Every kind word, every act of generosity, every gesture of solidarity sends out ripples into the world that create real, tangible change.

Let this season remind us that we have the strength to move forward, to rebuild, and to shine our light, not just for ourselves, but for others. The challenges we face are temporary, but the goodness we bring into the world has the power to last forever.

May this holiday season be a time of renewal, of hope reborn, and of peace in your heart. And may you step into the new year with the courage and faith to create the future you believe in.

Happy holidays.

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The IU Indianapolis Black Faculty & Staff Council became a part of our University in 1978.  The purpose is:

• Provide leadership in addressing issues that are of vital concern to the African American campus community 
• Encourage collaboration and strive to develop community interaction within the larger Indianapolis Community 
• Promote the professional and educational attainment and research opportunity for the development of the African American faculty, staff and students 
• Support African American students in their academic endeavors