Uncovering systemic racism and ensuring the equitable inclusion and respect of all individuals are at the core of the current public outcries. This editorial is a call to action for the chemistry community to adopt practices and research scholarship that respond to the needs of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

The Journal of Chemical Education announces a call for papers for an upcoming special issue on diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in chemistry education research and practice.

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Chemistry scholars and educators are intentionally creating inclusive curriculum and equitable learning opportunities in response to the inequities in society exposed by the challenges of discrimination and the pandemic over the past few years. This special issue shines a light on discipline-based education research (DBER) in chemistry that addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) in classrooms, on campuses, and in the broader chemical discipline. The diversity of manuscripts in this special issue can help chemistry educators and researchers gain insights into including diverse perspectives and providing equitable access to learning for students. Notably, the rich scholarship has the potential to catalyze further crucial research in DEIR challenges in chemistry education.

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) graduate significant numbers of minority students who attain advanced degrees and pursue diverse careers in STEM. Using a collaborative leadership model, an HBCU changed its teaching and learning paradigm to significantly broaden participation in STEM.