Dear DEI Practitioners, as we explore what we are grateful for this season, I believe we need to center our embodiment and well-being more. We need each other. To do things differently. To learn to do things differently, even as capitalism (job security, pressures to give, perform, conform, etc.) makes it difficult and will still be here.
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In this series, we invite individuals and practitioners from various fields to share their perspectives on how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice has supported them and their work. This post is excerpted from Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s book released this week: Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice.
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As young as we are, Generation Z is frequently overlooked as unknowing and inexperienced, yet in a short time, we have witnessed as much beauty as we have duress. However, in this world, where there is much that we cannot control, we are choosing to center ourselves and our communities and thus equity.
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Just because I was part of a Black organization, it didn’t mean that it was immune to the infiltration of white supremacy culture. I understand capitalism and white supremacy are intertwined, and it can be difficult to run an organization to survive in this climate. All we can do is be aware of how we show up and how it aligns with our values.
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Just like any goal, the proper amount of researching, studying, and practicing needs to be put in on a consistent basis. Here are four reasons why DEIJ efforts can be more effective and successful when worked on proactively and consistently.
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