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Suppose postsecondary spaces, campuses, curricula, and classrooms (hybrid, virtual, or traditional) are deeply held as bastions of opportunity, growth, and pipelines to economic growth in and for our communities. In that case, we must examine the message of the late bell hooks. How do we facilitate welcome? How have we established ourselves as a place to belong? What are our macro and micro-practices that intercept and dismantle systemic, historic systems of racist, oppressive, structurally assaultive protocols and practices? How do we actively work to facilitate an affirming, invitational community for all populations who enter our hallowed halls?