Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Where every voice matters and every person belongs.

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Mission Statement

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Living Our Vision

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Resource Library

Our Mission

Oxford is committed to cultivating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for our CREW and the communities we serve.

Our Vision

At Oxford, we are committed to building a workplace where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness—and that every voice matters.  By embracing the unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, identities, and talents of our people, we strengthen our CREW, enrich our culture, and create a greater impact in the communities we serve.

We work together to foster a culture of belonging, expand opportunities, support employee growth, and encourage open dialogue. Through continuous learning, accountability, and meaningful community engagement, we aspire to create an environment where people feel valued, included, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

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Living Our Vision

Living this vision means inclusion is not just a program or committee — it is a shared responsibility reflected in our everyday actions, decisions, and interactions. It shows up in how we listen, collaborate, communicate, support one another’s growth, and create space for different perspectives.

  • Build a culture of respect, dignity, and professionalism
    • Delivering educational opportunities and Resources through recurring Diversity Centered Lunch & Learns and DEI Library
    • Strengthening belonging through employee recognition – Unsung Heroes
    • Fostering Open Dialogue via inclusive Movie and Book Discussion Groups
    • Modelling inclusive behaviors: listening, transparency, fair decision-making
  • Equitable Recruiting
    • Inclusive Job Descriptions
    • Blind Screening
    • Broad Diversity Platforms (Diversity.com, Worplacediversity.com and DiversityJobs.com)
  • Engaging with our community in meaningful and responsible ways.
    • Sponsorships
    • Community Events
    • Volunteer Hours

Check out the careers available at Oxford.

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    Resource Library

    Learning and understanding are lifelong journeys. This resource library is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, education, and connection through a variety of books, organizations, businesses, articles, and community resources.

    The materials shared here reflect a range of perspectives, experiences, and voices intended to promote awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and support personal and professional growth. Whether you're looking to discover a local Black-owned business, learn from a nonprofit organization making an impact, or explore recommended reading, we invite you to use these resources as a starting point for continued learning and engagement.

    To obtain these resources, please see streaming services, your local library, or a bookseller.

    Books

    Videos/Movies

    • I Am Not Your Negro on Netflix (Based on James Baldwin’s unfinished book.)
    • Various TED Talk Series
    • Selma
      • Understand the beginnings of the civil rights movement and the oppression/treatment of Blacks in the south.
    • Thirteenth
      • The prison system as a replacement for slavery, free labor, unjust incarceration.
    • Just Mercy
      • Death row as a replacement for lynching.
    • John Lewis Documentary
      • Voting rights, social justice, peaceful protest. .
    • Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
      • Education for anyone not Black
    • Dear White People
      • Ignorance on college campuses

    Articles and Other Resources

    Among our tenant and vendors, we are proud to share that several are women-owned. We would like to highlight a few of these special businesses and encourage you to support them.

    • Arcadian Antiques  - Owned by Rhonda Gilpin
    • Dani’s University Flower Shop - Owned by Dani Vignos
    • Bon Bon Bon  - Owned by Alexandra Clark
    • BYOC (Bring your own container) - Owned by Emma Hess
      • Zero-waste refill station for household cleaning and personal care products. Located at 255 E. Liberty Street Suite 215
      • https://www.byocco.com
    • Contempo Salon Studios - Owned by Alicia Shattock
    • A2 Aviary - Owned by Anne Ryan
      • Arial and Circus Arts school located at 2875 Boardwalk Drive Suite A
      • www.a2aviary.com
    • Signarama
    • T&T Janitorial Services
      • 734-485-4497

    Click here to view a list of local Black owned businesses.

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    To obtain these resources, please see streaming services, your local library, or a bookseller.

    Click here to view a list of local Black owned businesses.

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