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The Buzz: Making the Case for White DEIJ Leadership

by Dr. Nathan Bullock | Mar 21, 2024 | 0

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.

Racial Justice at Work: What Successful Organizations Will Do in Response to the Affirmative Action Ruling

by Leigh Morrison | Jul 20, 2023 | 0

Make no mistake: Overrepresentation of white people in professional spaces not only has negative consequences on people’s day-to-day understanding of others and current events, but also for the health and long-term sustainability of our organizations. What can organizations do now to be proactive and stay ahead of the consequences of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling?

GenY on D&I: Access Granted – Move Responsibly

by Vince Pierson | Mar 30, 2018 | 0

If someone asked you to list the keys to a successful career, how would you begin? Hard work undoubtedly makes the list. This is drilled into our heads at an early age: “There is no substitute for hard work.” Follow your passion...

A Point of View: Who Helped You?

by Femina Ajayi-Hackworth | Sep 8, 2017 | 0

Who helped you? Who decided that you were worth just one more minute of time? Who decided you...

The Buzz: What’s All This About Affirmative Action?

by Caroline Belden | Aug 3, 2017 | 0

Two days ago, The New York Times reported that the Trump administration will be redirecting...

The Buzz: Affirmative Action Challenged Again!

by Mary-Frances Winters | Apr 25, 2014 | 0

Affirmative action in higher education has come under attack since the 70’s. There have been a...

The Buzz: Supreme Court Rulings: The D&I Winners and Losers

by Mary-Frances Winters | Jun 27, 2013 | 0

There is certainly no shortage of Buzz material this week. The Supreme Court ruled on several pivotal cases that will have far-reaching ramifications for diversity and inclusion. THE WINNERS Marriage Equality We are jubilant...

The Buzz: Do We Still Need Affirmative Action In Higher Education?

by Mary-Frances Winters | Jun 13, 2013 | 0

Affirmative action in higher education has been a controversial issue since Title IV was legislated as a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which banned discrimination on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin or...

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The Buzz: Making the Case for White DEIJ Leadership

Racial Justice at Work: What Successful Organizations Will Do in Response to the Affirmative Action Ruling

GenY on D&I: Access Granted – Move Responsibly

A Point of View: Who Helped You?

The Buzz: What’s All This About Affirmative Action?

The Buzz: Affirmative Action Challenged Again!

The Buzz: Supreme Court Rulings: The D&I Winners and Losers

The Buzz: Do We Still Need Affirmative Action In Higher Education?

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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