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This DEI-sponsored panel explores intersecting dimensions of justice, identity, and inclusion in English language teaching (ELT), highlighting pedagogical approaches that challenge inequitable structures within education that impact classroom communities. Moderator, Michi Saki, invites us to engage in four interrelated presentations: Noriko Ishihara (Hosei University) introduces the concept of linguistic justice, urging teachers to value all languages and varieties equally by integrating multilingual translanguaging and sociopragmatic practices that resist linguistic hierarchies. Yuzuko Nagashima (Yokohama City University) examines native-speakerism through an intersectional framework, revealing how race, gender, and sexuality shape the lived experiences of ELT professionals and calls for equity-oriented pedagogies that dismantle systemic privilege. From a look into classroom-based inquiries, Chhayankdhar Singh Rathore (Konan Women’s University) shares an exploratory journey with female university students that redefines feminism as an evolving, student-centered dialogue, using media and performance to engage gender awareness in meaningful ways. Finally, Davey Young (Institute of Science Tokyo) focuses on inclusive education by advocating for communities of practice (CoPs) that support teachers in addressing the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Join us in these important topics related to DEI for the cultivation of equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning communities.