Mary-Frances Winters, Author at The Inclusion Solution

Decolonizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work: Corporate “D&I Speak”

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Apr 23, 2020 | Decolonizing DEI Work, Features, Recent Posts | 2

We recognize that the words we use to talk about our work and the interpretations of the words and concepts are critical to making progress. In the context of decolonizing DEI work, it is imperative that we begin to muster up the courage to call out language that perpetuates injustices and inequities, whether intentionally or not. It is important to stop using language that sanitizes meanings in service of white fragility or to satisfy those in power—and replace it with heretofore taboo terminology, especially in the corporate world.

The Buzz: Suffrage For All Women Yet?

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Mar 5, 2020 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

This is the beginning of Women’s History Month, and there will be a lot of media coverage especially because 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. It is also an opportunity to pay homage and give credit to Black women whose contributions to the suffrage movement have often been overlooked or minimized. And it is an opportunity to point out that Black women may still not find it as easy as white women to exercise this right.

Managing the Toll of DEI Work: Dissecting The Emotional Toll and Fatigue of DEI Work

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Feb 6, 2020 | Features, Recent Posts, The Toll of DEI Work | 0

Millennials of color tell me that it is fatiguing to keep educating white people, and that it is not their responsibility to do so. The emotional toll is too great. I thank younger folks for awakening me to the exhaustion that I had undoubtedly suppressed, ignored, or did not connect to the work. I normalized it and felt somewhat guilty if I wanted to take a break. How can we manage the emotional toll and fatigue?

The Buzz: Hong Kong Protests: When Business and Morality Clash

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Oct 17, 2019 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

It is heart-wrenching to watch the protests in Hong Kong, which have been going on now since June and which turned violent earlier this month. Here is the crux of the conundrum. People are being punished for exercising what they believe are their human rights. Even though many may believe that businesses should stay out of politics, it is increasingly difficult to do so.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “Homosexuality is wrong. It says so in the Bible.”

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Oct 3, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“I love all people as the Bible commands, but I also cannot condone homosexuality.” “Marriage is reserved for a man and a woman according to the Bible.” “The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.” Attempting Bold, Inclusive Conversations® in faith-based communities can be especially difficult on value-based topics like human sexuality.

Author: Mary-Frances Winters

The Buzz: Suffrage For All Women Yet?

The Buzz: Hong Kong Protests: When Business and Morality Clash

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “Homosexuality is wrong. It says so in the Bible.”

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Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

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