As I facilitate classes and talk to people about cross-cultural differences, it is inevitable that the concept of “bias” comes up. I often say that the word “bias” is not bad; biases are natural, and we all have them. It’s how...
Read MoreThere has been a lot of anger lately directed towards Victoria’s Secret and their recent fashion show in which one of their models strutted down the runway wearing a faux Native American headdress, turquoise jewelry, and...
Read MorePolitics from around the country is all over the news every day now. One that caught my eye was the Massachusetts Senate race between Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown. This particular race has no effect on me, as I do not live...
Read MoreAt a recent conference I attended, the topic of white privilege came up. As a diversity practitioner, I had been introduced to the topic of privilege years ago. For me, the topic was an important part of my education. It helped...
Read MoreWhen I opened the hood to my first car, a used 1972 Dodge Dart, I remember thinking, “I can handle this.” The car engine was about as complicated as a lawn mower engine – not very complicated at all – and it was nice and...
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