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Operationalizing Justice: The Problem with “Professionalism”

Entering the workforce, I was taught that to survive and succeed I’d need to sacrifice everything about myself, and only then would I master “professionalism.” I was mentored to mask my personhood and humanity into a small, shallow, tight box that was intentionally designed to suffocate me with white norms. If I conquered that tightrope, if I became the most revered and beloved acrobat of white comfort and obedience, then surely I would be rewarded with “success.”

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The Buzz: It’s our Time!

I could literally go on for pages naming Black women who are changing the world — breaking through glass and concrete ceilings — shaping the narrative of who Black women are, what we can be and more importantly what we can do. We are no longer “hidden figures,” silenced and not acknowledged for our brilliance and our beauty. It’s Our Time!  

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A Point of View: Balancing Policies and Humanity in the Fight for Inclusive Urban Planning

In the time I have spent attending lectures and seminars on designing cities, inclusion always seems to be hinted at as a paper requirement for approval. Sadly, many of us still lack the reality of inclusion in our communities. On the journey to building more resilient and sustainable cities, there have been attempts in policies — like the 2030 New Urban Agenda — to fight for inclusion. But, I ask: do these policies encompass true understanding of the people they claim to advocate for?  

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Operationalizing Justice: Employees Can’t Be Safe Until They Feel Safe

The traditional workplace hierarchy often suppresses growth and change by suppressing bad news and good ideas due to employees not feeling psychologically safe. A just organization ensures that Black and POC employees are psychologically safe. Not only do leaders have to be willing to receive open, honest feedback and to not be threatened by ideas from those lower in the hierarchy — especially employees of color — they also have to cultivate a culture where everyone feels safe sharing.

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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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