As advocates for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), we are fighting battles on many fronts: EDI fatigue in organisations, concerted efforts to limit EDI work in some spheres, lack of resources—you name it! Today I want to talk about an internal issue, relevant to us EDI practitioners, advocates and experts: the lack of an “us” in EDI.
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The Addy Walker doll and the Black Barbie were staples in my childhood. They were proof that I, a Black girl, was special, worthy, and beautiful. In a world that tells Black girls and women, we aren’t good enough, Addy defied mainstream claims. It warms my heart that over time dolls with dark brown skin, coily and kinky hair, full lips, and deep brown eyes have made their mark on the shelves of hundreds of stores and also online.
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Recently, the University of Florida announced the elimination of its Chief Diversity Officer and the entire office of program and support staff. The targeting of the likes of Dr. Marsha McGriff (former CDO at UF) is enabled by those who point to successful and educated Black women in positions of power as having “unfairly benefited” from affirmative action. Such erroneous claims would fall flat in the first instance if white folks took initiative in leading DEIJ change in their organizations.
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As transgender people we are not a monolith, our experiences in the workplace are varied, and I can’t speak for all transgender people. I can only speak from my experience and the experiences I’ve heard from others. Through kinship with many other transgender people, I compiled a list of what your trans coworkers wish you knew.
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While it is admirable that economically powerful countries are speaking up about climate change, we need to lift up the voices of those who are most impacted as well. Not only do we need to let them speak, we also need to listen to what they have to say.
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While there are still no cures for fibroids, PCOS, or endometriosis, the fact that we are having the conversations publicly gives me hope that research will get funded and that partners and families will be understanding. I know these are not easy or enjoyable conversations, but I am glad to see that we are still willing to watch, talk, and ask, because it matters.
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At first, it seemed like a silly question, and nobody paid much attention. But last year, the buzz around it started to get a little louder, and it’s gaining some traction. That question is: “Should the Academy get rid of gendered categories?”
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Organizations pursuing racial justice must engage in a process wherein they identify the injury (the root causes of injustice), develop and implement a treatment plan (address the root causes while grappling with the discomfort and pain), and then provide the time and resources for healing to happen (respect and honor the needs of those impacted by injustices in your workplace).
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Here are a few recommendations to check out that center Black and Indigenous history. Whether you’re in the mood for a Netflix documentary, a historical crime drama you can see in a theater, or a Black woman-directed tour de force, these three films shine a light on past events with riveting storytelling that invites reflection.
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Despite my current wounding, I know I’ll be okay. I am right where I need to be; in my grief, in my pain. Some days are better than others. Yesterday I ate an entire bag of Flamin’ Hot Doritos while staring blankly at a wall. Today I took a shower, so I consider that a win.
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I want you to know this: you are not a monster, goblin, or ghoul, and DEIJ work is nothing to be fearful of. You may have to regroup, shift gears, take a break, ask for help, or even reevaluate how you are working (or whom you work with and for), but let this be an acknowledgment that you are no ghost. We see you and we will see you thrive way past that final scroll of the credits.
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I literally woke up at 5 AM thinking that we don’t talk enough about what “woke” really means. We are allowing the MAGA extremists to mischaracterize and malign the very essence of not only the meaning but what woke looks like in action. Here are 10 reasons why we all should be proud to be woke and strive to become even more woke.
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