The Buzz: Making the Case for White DEIJ Leadership 

Recently, the University of Florida announced the elimination of its Chief Diversity Officer and the entire office of program and support staff. The targeting of the likes of Dr. Marsha McGriff (former CDO at UF) is enabled by those who point to successful and educated Black women in positions of power as having “unfairly benefited” from affirmative action. Such erroneous claims would fall flat in the first instance if white folks took initiative in leading DEIJ change in their organizations.

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A Point of View: The Constitutional Foundations of Corporate DEIJ Programs  

While not explicitly mentioning diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights provide foundational principles that can guide corporations in implementing DEIJ programs. Recent research and legal developments highlight the importance of aligning these programs with constitutional principles to ensure effectiveness and legal compliance.

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: Pursuing DEIJ Despite the Pushbacks 

In my 20+ years as a DEIJ trainer and consultant, I have always believed in “the power of one.” As an increasing number of individuals take a stand to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just workplace, we will also surely witness the transformative impact that the “power of many” can collectively bring about.

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The Buzz: What Your Trans Coworkers Wish You Knew

As transgender people we are not a monolith, our experiences in the workplace are varied, and I can’t speak for all transgender people. I can only speak from my experience and the experiences I’ve heard from others. Through kinship with many other transgender people, I compiled a list of what your trans coworkers wish you knew.

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A Point of View: Field Lessons: Advancing Racial Equity, Staying the Course Amid Resistance

The evolving sociopolitical climate has created opportunities and challenges for diversity practitioners who must contend with louder resistance to equity efforts. In early 2022, I researched how others in the field are working to overcome the barriers to real equity work, stay the course, and advance the momentum of change.

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: Inequity Comes in Many Forms Across Diverse Demographics

From the disability employment gap, to challenges faced by immigrants and veterans in accessing healthcare and support, every issue is a critical facet of the larger picture. By recognizing and empathizing with the multifaceted nature of inequity, we can begin to weave a new societal fabric that values diversity, promotes equality, and nurtures the well-being of all its members.

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The Buzz: The ‘Reality’ of Reproductive Health on TV 

While there are still no cures for fibroids, PCOS, or endometriosis, the fact that we are having the conversations publicly gives me hope that research will get funded and that partners and families will be understanding. I know these are not easy or enjoyable conversations, but I am glad to see that we are still willing to watch, talk, and ask, because it matters.

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