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The Buzz: From Sha’Carri to Swim Caps, How the Olympics is Dehumanizing Black Women & Girls

Posted by Mareisha N. Winters Reese | Jul 15, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

There was the suspension of sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson for marijuana usage, criticism toward hammer thrower Gwen Berry for her peaceful protest, the ineligibility of two teenage Namibian sprinters due to naturally high testosterone levels, and the governing body for aquatic sports refusing to approve the using of swimming caps designed especially for Black swimmers. These incidents show that sports policies do not consider athletes of color and actively dehumanize Black women and girls’ experiences.

Setting the DEI Record Straight: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Posted by Kari Zee | Apr 4, 2024 | Features, Recent Posts, Setting the DEI Record Straight | 0

Lack of diversity and exposure to different ways means that people don’t have a point of reference for comparison. Living in a world of sameness means that you are at risk of things being normalized that are not normal. Marginalized people know this all too well – they grow up normalizing being afraid of walking alone at night, of being pulled over by the cops, or of having the wrong hairstyle. By the time they reach adulthood, they’ve normalized living under constant stress and pressure, and they’ve learned to thrive despite it. This is why so many DEIJ practitioners put themselves on the front lines of doing this work – because overcoming a life full of obstacles is normal.

Setting the DEI Record Straight: Pursuing DEIJ Despite the Pushbacks

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Mar 21, 2024 | Features, Recent Posts, Setting the DEI Record Straight | 0

In my 20+ years as a DEIJ trainer and consultant, I have always believed in “the power of one.” As an increasing number of individuals take a stand to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just workplace, we will also surely witness the transformative impact that the “power of many” can collectively bring about.

A Point of View: Field Lessons: Advancing Racial Equity, Staying the Course Amid Resistance

Posted by Maileen Hamto | Mar 7, 2024 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

The evolving sociopolitical climate has created opportunities and challenges for diversity practitioners who must contend with louder resistance to equity efforts. In early 2022, I researched how others in the field are working to overcome the barriers to real equity work, stay the course, and advance the momentum of change.

Setting the DEIJ Record Straight: Circumventing a Lack of Knowledge

Posted by ChèRee Wiley | Feb 22, 2024 | Features, Recent Posts, Setting the DEI Record Straight | 0

There is a misconception that DEIJ is some convoluted concept that was created to be divisive and that ultimately does more harm than good. Acronyms can be easily misunderstood when a lack of understanding causes people to fill in the blanks in ways that distort the original purpose.

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The Buzz: From Sha’Carri to Swim Caps, How the Olympics is Dehumanizing Black Women & Girls

Setting the DEI Record Straight: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Setting the DEI Record Straight: Pursuing DEIJ Despite the Pushbacks

A Point of View: Field Lessons: Advancing Racial Equity, Staying the Course Amid Resistance

Setting the DEIJ Record Straight: Circumventing a Lack of Knowledge

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