Category: Centering Abundance

Centering Abundance: Lessons Learned and Unlearned On Giving

During a season of “giving” that is not only spearheaded by corporations driving consumption — but also by not-for-profits driving philanthropic giving — it is valuable to reflect on harmful narratives many of us have accepted around the idea of “giving.” I invite you to join me in this reflection and consider which of these common ideas you may have learned, and how an intentional practice of challenging and unlearning might serve you.

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Centering Abundance: Reimagining Our Common Wealth

The age-old idea of cooperative economics is tied to the ‘Ujamaa’ principle of Kwanzaa. Cooperative economics is about creating values-based, people-centered businesses that are owned, run, and served by members. As a dear colleague wisely pointed out, the co-op sounds wonderful in theory, but may still be out of reach for some. In that case, supporting BIPOC-owned businesses also plays a role in leveling the playing field so that people from marginalized groups as a whole can come to the table from a position of abundance and economic strength, upending the status quo.

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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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