Vivica A. Fox (Photo by Michael Clements)Film and television actress Vivica A. Fox is committed to helping advance women of color in the arts. Fox, known for roles in Independence Day, Soul Food and other films, was the keynote speaker at UNT's 14th Equity and Diversity Conference this spring.

With the theme "Celebrating Diversity, Building Inclu­sion," the conference brought together students, educators and professionals who are committed to equity and diversity in higher education.

Topics included immigration reform, workplace bullying, diversity conflicts in classrooms, economic status of women of color and LGBT family violence.

Documentary filmmaker Lee Mun Wah also was a keynote speaker. He is the founder and executive director of StirFry Seminars & Consulting, a diversity training company in Berkeley, Calif., and has produced award-winning documentaries addressing racism and diversity issues in higher education.