Tag: Equality

Navigating the VUCA World: Denouncing Superwoman – A Public Rejection of Inequitable Demands

Navigating the VUCA World: Denouncing Superwoman – A Public Rejection of Inequitable Demands

by | Mar 24, 2022 | 0

If I learned one lesson when the pandemic hit, it was that I can’t do it all. Shortly after, the more painful truth was realizing all that I had sacrificed in order to try. Boundaries, sleep, hobbies, joy, the list went on. To be the “best mom” and the “most successful,” I did everything I could to live up to the unrealistic and unsustainable expectations society places on working women, regardless of the consequences. What if I just simply stopped doing everything everywhere and navigated work life balance on my own terms? 

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A Point of View: Equity Leads the Way!

A Point of View: Equity Leads the Way!

by | Nov 18, 2021 | 0

If you are of the mindset that equity means equality, this post is for you. There is a gross misunderstanding regarding the difference between equity and equality. Equity is about meeting individualized needs. What this means is that equity is tailored to the unique needs of the populations we serve. In the field of education, that requires getting to know staff and students in order to understand what their unique needs are.

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The Buzz: Why Equal Pay Day Should Not Be a Thing

The Buzz: Why Equal Pay Day Should Not Be a Thing

by | Aug 5, 2021 | 0

Equal Pay Days should not be a “thing” anymore, because there are tangible action steps organizations and institutions can take to close the gap. Closing the pay gap is not rocket science. Those in power just have to want to do it. This is not complex; this is tangible. Just fix it already. Pay Black women… and all women… their worth. 

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A Point of View: Stay Strong in the Wake of Backlash to Anti-Racism Efforts

A Point of View: Stay Strong in the Wake of Backlash to Anti-Racism Efforts

by | Sep 24, 2020 | 0

President Trump placed a ban on anti-racism training in all government agencies calling it anti-American and divisive. The White house went even further by issuing an Executive Order restricting government contractors from engaging in training that would be considered “race or sex scapegoating or race or sex stereotyping.” This blatant attempt to deny that racism is still a significant force in our society is anti-American and those of us on the side of racial justice must speak up loudly now like never before.

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The Buzz: The Notorious RBG

by | Sep 24, 2020 | 0

We must learn from RBG’s relentless pursuit of justice and immediately pick up the mantle she has handed off. We must continue the march towards equality, regardless of what comes next. We must equip future generations with the skills and confidence to reach such great heights. A great start would be heeding some of the sage advice she has left is with…

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The Buzz: “Lifting as We Climb” – Black Women’s Suffrage 

The Buzz: “Lifting as We Climb” – Black Women’s Suffrage 

by | Aug 27, 2020 | 0

We cannot talk about the women’s suffrage movement if we don’t dig deeper into the history behind it and recognize that “women’s equality” did not historically mean all women. We celebrate Women’s Equality Day by remembering the difficult journey of the women’s rights movement and honoring the achievements of women activists – but too often forget the many Black women who contributed and had so much more to lose by speaking up. 

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A Point of View: An Open Letter to Advocates and Agents of Change — We See You.

A Point of View: An Open Letter to Advocates and Agents of Change — We See You.

by | Oct 10, 2019 | 0

Dear advocate, change agent, friend and partner in this work, I know how challenging this work can be. I know sometimes you wonder if you’re doing it ‘right,’ truly making an impact, or wasting your time. I know that some days you wake up energized, refreshed, and ready to be the change—and other times, you’re reminded of the reality that, inasmuch as our good intentions and passion are there, the power we need to really do the work, isn’t.

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