Student Life
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Where Every Student is Seen, Challenged, Valued
Inspired by our Catholic, Jesuit mission, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion unites Prep Nation in forming young men of faith, purpose, and compassion, each seen and valued as an individual. By fostering a community enriched by diverse perspectives, we strengthen every student’s educational journey and prepare them to listen deeply, lead justly, and engage thoughtfully in a global society. At the Prep, inclusion is not an initiative but a way of proceeding, creating a culture of welcome, trust, and belonging that calls all to seek the Magis, walk with others, and build a more just and loving world.
The Mission of St. Joseph’s Prep—a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school—is to develop students' minds, hearts, souls, bodies, and character in their pursuit of becoming Men For and With Others.
On Campus
Students, Faculty, Staff, Coaches
Working to shift towards an intentional culture of care and community of belonging. It is important to our Jesuit identity and community for members to see their identities represented on campus through the curriculum, programming opportunities, and hiring decisions. The intentionality provides our community with opportunities to reflect on themselves and how they can better be present for one another as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Working to shift towards an intentional culture of care and community of belonging. It is important to our Jesuit identity and community for members to see their identities represented on campus through the curriculum, programming opportunities, and hiring decisions. The intentionality provides our community with opportunities to reflect on themselves and how they can better be present for one another as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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DEI Advisory Ambassadors
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DEI Council
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Black and Latino Culture Club
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Asian Cultural Club
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Breaking Barriers
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For the Culture Club
African American Alumni Association
Founded in 1990 by an active and dedicated group of Prep alums, the African American Alumni Association (A4) helps current and future students to reap the amazing benefits of a Prep education. As engaged members of the Prep community, their impact is evident across the school.
Mission is to advance, promote and exemplify a commitment to diversity at the Prep through inclusion, advocacy and its ongoing engagement with A4 alumni and current students.
Click here to learn more.
Mission is to advance, promote and exemplify a commitment to diversity at the Prep through inclusion, advocacy and its ongoing engagement with A4 alumni and current students.
Click here to learn more.
Families
We know that it is a family decision to attend the Prep and it can be a financial sacrifice as well. We honor and support that commitment by including families in our programming and creating a welcoming community for all members to thrive. Through affinity spaces and events that allow families to celebrate and discuss the nuances of being a student of color at the Prep, we have the ability to provide unique resources and welcome all voices.
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Family Prep Talks
Neighbors
As active members of our community, St. Joseph’s Prep students are committed to neighborhood outreach often giving voice to the voiceless. Our location in North Philadelphia enables our young men to make a powerful difference through service opportunities and community engagement.
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Block Captains
- Philly Rec Swim
- Youth Basketball
Each year the Onyx Parent Group invites you to join us for a unique adult only experience in which families, alumni, staff, friends and community members will enjoy dinner and dancing under the stars while dressed in all black. This event supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs at the Prep.
Click HERE to see pictures from last year
Resources
Propelling Prep
Inclusive Best Practice Form
Used to celebrate any community member whose efforts aid the Prep in actualizing its vision of inclusive excellence.
Propelling Prep Form
Bias Reporting Form
Its purpose is to capture experiences around bias within our Prep community, investigate, and bring resolution to reported cases. We will use this information to repair harm, foster continuous learning around DEI topics, create impactful training sessions, make data driven decisions, and educate our members with the overall goal of creating positive change.
Bias Reporting Form
Bakari Awards
Inclusive Best Practice Form
Used to celebrate any community member whose efforts aid the Prep in actualizing its vision of inclusive excellence.
Propelling Prep Form
Bias Reporting Form
Its purpose is to capture experiences around bias within our Prep community, investigate, and bring resolution to reported cases. We will use this information to repair harm, foster continuous learning around DEI topics, create impactful training sessions, make data driven decisions, and educate our members with the overall goal of creating positive change.
Bias Reporting Form
Bakari Awards
The Bakari Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognizing the academic and leadership achievements of our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students of the Prep. Each year we recognize outstanding students and alumni who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their fields.
The ceremony is also a time to honor our BIPOC seniors with the ceremonial multicultural graduation stole which symbolizes their transition from Prep students to distinguished alumni of the Prep. It invites these alumni into the fold of the A4 to continue serving our students and fulfilling that noble promise.
Click here to view photos from Bakari 2025
Click here to view photos from Bakari 2025
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