Mary-Frances Winters, Author at The Inclusion Solution

By Whose Standards? Racial Reckoning: How Are We Holding Organizations Accountable for Making Good on Their Promises?

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Sep 9, 2021 | By Whose Standards, Features, Recent Posts | 0

It is now 16 months since the George Floyd murder and the outpouring of support from many major organizations to prioritize anti-racism efforts. This period of history is being dubbed as a “racial reckoning.” Companies pledged to put more Black people in leadership positions, focus more recruiting efforts at HBCU’s, increase their spending with Black-owned businesses and donate to Black-run not-for-profits. How are we doing on these commitments and by whose standards?

The Buzz: A World in Crisis: Take Care of Yourself

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Aug 19, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

I may have once believed that pressing on, pushing through, being resilient was the best approach to handle whatever adversities I faced. I am learning that it is not only okay but necessary for my well-being to set boundaries and not feel guilty about taking care of me. I hope you are finding your sacred practices that bring you peace and joy. Do take good care of yourself. Everyone is different, of course, but I implore you to find the self-care approaches that work for you. Here are some things that I am doing in no particular order. They are all important to me.

By Whose Standards Did Andrew Cuomo Resign?

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Aug 12, 2021 | By Whose Standards, Features, Recent Posts | 0

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo was forced to resign this week amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior toward at least 11 women. The “standards” 30 years ago were definitely not to call out this type of harassment. Even today, I know that many women suffer this kind of abuse in silence. As I defined in the introduction to this series, a standard is that “that which is normal, usual or typical.” Sexual abuse perpetrated by men against women is still all too normal and typical, and women are using their agency to shape a new narrative. Women are changing the standards.

By Whose Standards and At What Cost?

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Jul 15, 2021 | By Whose Standards, Features, Recent Posts | 0

As we continue to unpack and understand the challenges of realizing an equitable and just society, it is important to question standards, and who gets to set them. Who gets to decide what is professional and unprofessional? Who gets to decide who is respectable? Who gets to decide what is “scholarly?” Who gets to decide what “version” of history is taught in schools? Over the coming weeks, our next feature series, “By Whose Standards?” will challenge standards and “rules” — both written and unwritten — set by those in power that disadvantage Black and Brown people and other marginalized groups.

The Buzz: Nikole Hannah-Jones — You Win and What Can We Learn?

Posted by Mary-Frances Winters | Jul 8, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

I can only imagine how fatiguing it was for Nikole Hannah-Jones to go through this process, and finally make the decision to accept the appointment at Howard. Why should someone who is so accomplished and has made such a significant contribution to understanding Black history from the perspective of Black people be humiliated and degraded in this way? The answer is that racism continues to loom large in our society, and it is exhausting. It impacts our physical, mental and spiritual health.

Author: Mary-Frances Winters

By Whose Standards? Racial Reckoning: How Are We Holding Organizations Accountable for Making Good on Their Promises?

The Buzz: A World in Crisis: Take Care of Yourself

By Whose Standards Did Andrew Cuomo Resign?

The Buzz: Nikole Hannah-Jones — You Win and What Can We Learn?

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

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)

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