Author: The Winters Group, Inc.

The Buzz: Recommended Responses to the Executive Order Banning Anti-Racism Training for Federal Contractors

President Trump’s Executive Order to ban anti-racism training is an attempt to disavow that systemic racism is still a major issue in this country. It is an attempt to maintain the status quo and appeal to his conservative base who are threatened by DEI. In examining the order, many untruths and perspectives taken out of context become evident. First it is important to understand what “critical race theory” — the target of the ban — is and is not. 

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The Buzz: Working, Leading and Living Amidst the Unknown—Strategies for Managing the Impact of The Coronavirus

Times of crisis underscore the important nature of our work, as some of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities feel the impact the most. This week, we hosted a virtual learning lab that we used an opportunity to affirm our experiences and feelings, and share strategies for working remotely and centering equity and justice in our solutions to manage our businesses, work, and teams during the COVID – 19 pandemic.

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A Point of View: What Can Snails, Caterpillars, and Cartoons Teach About Cultural Bridging?

We at the Winters Group know that D&I work can be heavy, difficult, and exhausting. Sometimes, it can be very refreshing to get a different take on the work—a new perspective, or way of illustrating a concept. With this in mind, we would like to share one of our favorite resources, which we commonly include in our workshops and client sessions, a wonderful video called “Sometimes You’re a Caterpillar.”

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Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

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Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

Cover of the book We Can't Talk about That at Work (Second Edition) by Mary-Frances Winters and Mareisha N Reese

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