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DEI Beyond The Boardroom: Three Hard Truths in the Aftermath of Election 2020

DEI Beyond The Boardroom: Three Hard Truths in the Aftermath of Election 2020

Posted by | Nov 5, 2020 | , , | 0

Lately, I have been experiencing a strong sense of indifference and uncertainty related to our work — diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Black people are dying, white nationalism and supremacy are embodied within the highest offices of government and, in more subtle ways, within most organizations. This is deeply troubling, yet unsurprising. I’ve been grappling with a few hard truths as we experience this segment in history — hard truths that have implications for DEIJ work more broadly.

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The Buzz: Prioritizing Well-Being During Unprecedented Times

The Buzz: Prioritizing Well-Being During Unprecedented Times

Posted by | Oct 29, 2020 | , | 0

Since March we have been living through a global pandemic. Compounded by acts of racism and police brutality that have sparked outrage and protest not only in the U.S., but across the globe. Compounded by what some are calling the most consequential election of our time — marred with voter suppression and divisive rhetoric. It’s no wonder that you may feel not yourself. At times we may feel that we must be strong for our families and/or colleagues… but remember, it’s OK to not be OK. 

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The Buzz: My Child is Twice As Likely to Die During Childbirth

The Buzz: My Child is Twice As Likely to Die During Childbirth

Posted by | Sep 17, 2020 | , | 0

As my husband and I both go through our fertility journey, I have had a more heightened awareness of the inequities that exist with childbirth and Black women. A recent study found that Black infants are 2.3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white infants. I wasn’t fully aware that the health inequities also extend to the infant. Just imagine the range of feelings experienced by Black women wanting to start a family within a system that is already rigged against us.

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Decolonizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work: … Means Naming White Supremacy Culture [In Ourselves] Part V

Decolonizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work: … Means Naming White Supremacy Culture [In Ourselves] Part V

Posted by | May 28, 2020 | , , | 0

We’ve spent the last two months exploring how to decolonize DEI and, by extension, ourselves. But what if you’re the colonizer? I am exactly who is meant to benefit from the system. And I do, constantly. White people—historically men—make the rules… and we don’t even bother following them. Because that’s not the point of white supremacy. The point is to remind everyone who’s on top. We can’t decolonize ourselves, because we aren’t colonized. But we can fight alongside the patriots. 

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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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