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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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The Buzz: A Gift Guide to #LiveInclusively

Posted by | Dec 5, 2019 | , | 0

The holiday season brings excitement, awkward conversations, family traditions, alienating celebrations, joy, and stress, all in just a few weeks’ time. But the one thing that shouldn’t be frustrating is your generosity. As you’re looking for something special for someone, think about gifts that can create space for empathy, hope, and awareness in their journey or someone else’s. I’ve gathered a quick gift guide for living (and giving) inclusively.

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Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Racial Justice at Work book cover

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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