Diversity, Equity and Unity
Bishop O'Connell High School is pleased to announce that English Department Chair, Brittany Davis, has been named the school's inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Unity, whose primary focus is ensure that we are living up to the promise of our mission for all of our students and our community, regardless of their ethnicity and background.
"The beauty and test of our culture will be our ability to create harmony in diversity. I look forward to the days to come developing and working alongside each of my colleagues and students to make O'Connell a place that unites all. Go, Knights! "
- Brittany Davis
Our Commitment
We at Bishop O'Connell High School are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and compassionate community grounded in a culture of integrity and equity.
We recognize and value the unique God-given qualities and characteristics of each individual in our community.
Students and faculty/staff are called on to listen more deeply to the experiences of others and to respond with resolve to live up to our Catholic mission, respecting the inherent dignity of the human person.
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Resources from a Catholic Point of View
Responding to Racism: Understanding, Conversion, Action - Diocese of Arlington with Bishop Michael Burbidge and Rev. Scott Woods. Streamed live, Aug. 25. 2020.
Maryland’s Catholic Bishops Urge People of Faith to Act to End Racism, by Mark Zimmermann, Catholic New Service, June 23, 2020.
If racial justice and peace will ever be attained, it must begin in the church, by Shannen Dee Williams, Catholic News Service, June 10, 2020.
For a Time Like This: The Catholic School Response to Systemic Racism, NCEA Webinar Recording, June 10, 2020.
Racism and the Catholic Response, Facebook Live with Father Kareem Smith (Archdiocese of NY), June 8, 2020
Juneteenth - An Unforgettable Moment of History, by Juliette Porter Mitchell, Catholic Review, June 17, 2010.
Monthly Newsletter
March 2022
Developmental Disabilities Month
Celebrating Heritage Day
February 2022
Black History Month
December 2021
Celebrating Other Cultures
November 2021
Native American Heritage Month and Black Catholic History Month
October 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month, Bullying Prevention Month and catching up on DEU events
May 2021
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
April 2021
DEU One in Christ Retreat
March 2021
Women's History Month
February 2021
Black History Month
January 2021
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and family resources
More Resources
Student Clubs for Diversity, Equity and Unity
African American Heritage & Culture Club
Asian American Student Association
Best Buddies
French Club
Haiti Action Committee
Hispanic Heritage Club
Italian American Club
Images of Christ Gospel Choir
Knight Life Step Team
Model United Nations
Pro-Life Club/Knights for Life
Salsa Club
Young Women's Executive club
Young Men's Executive Club