Brittany J. Harris, Author at The Inclusion Solution

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “There Just Aren’t Any ‘Qualified’ Black People” and “Those Children Just Don’t Care About Their Education”

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Dec 12, 2024 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“Those children just don’t care about their education.” “There just aren’t any qualified ‘diverse candidates’ in the pipeline.” “Parents in urban areas tend to be unmotivated and disengaged in our school processes.” “We hire people of color, but they just don’t stay long.” We must shift our thinking and shift these conversations if we are truly going to shift the system.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: An Introduction

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Dec 12, 2024 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“What should I say?” “How should I respond?” “I didn’t mean to be offensive!” “That wasn’t my intent.” “I’m over having these conversations!” “Conversations like these matter—but no one’s having them.” Over the next few months, we’ll be doing just that—Unpacking the Conversations That Matter. Our goal with this series is to be a resource, get prescriptive, hone in on the details and historical context, and support you in feeling empowered to have these conversations.

Demystifying Internalized Oppression: What We’ve Learned

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Dec 12, 2024 | Demystifying Internalized Oppression, Features, Recent Posts | 1

I consider myself pretty introspective and reflective. Those close to me might characterize me as an ‘overthinker.’ I wear it like a badge of honor. I have found that some of my most impactful learnings about myself (and others) has come as a result of me setting aside time to reflect, process, and just think.

The Buzz: On Jay-Z, Colin Kaepernick and Flawed “Justice”

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Dec 12, 2024 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

Businessman, producer, rapper and icon Jay-Z is partnering with the NFL as an entertainment strategist and contributor to its social justice initiatives. During the announcement, Jay-Z positioned his partnership with the NFL as a step towards justice—even framing it as a continuance of the work that activist and former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick began with his kneeling protests:

Demystifying Internalized Oppression: On Being an “Angry Black Woman”

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Dec 12, 2024 | Demystifying Internalized Oppression, Features, Recent Posts | 0

“The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” Malcolm X quoted these words in 1962. As a Black woman, I would suggest they still resonate today… The “Angry Black Woman” narrative is one that is often used to undermine black women who choose to challenge the racism and sexism they experience.

Author: Brittany J. Harris

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “There Just Aren’t Any ‘Qualified’ Black People” and “Those Children Just Don’t Care About Their Education”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: An Introduction

Demystifying Internalized Oppression: What We’ve Learned

Demystifying Internalized Oppression: On Being an “Angry Black Woman”

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

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)

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