As we examine the American culture in which NECCA and American circus have developed, we recognize that the culture has not been one of equity. Specifically, American culture has long privileged certain groups and disadvantaged others. Without active evaluation, identification, and remedy, these structural imbalances will remain in place.

Therefore, the NECCA Board and Leadership created an empowering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Group that reports to and is supported by the Board Governance Committee. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Group includes students, staff, community and board members. If you would like to be involved, you can do so with this application.