Tag: generation z

A Point of View: Societal Changes by Generations 

As young as we are, Generation Z is frequently overlooked as unknowing and inexperienced, yet in a short time, we have witnessed as much beauty as we have duress. However, in this world, where there is much that we cannot control, we are choosing to center ourselves and our communities and thus equity.

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Gen Z and Y on D&I: “All *fill in the blank* Matter”

All spaces are not for, nor should be for, those with the most privilege in our society; they have literally everything else at their disposal. Our work of carving out spaces for the oppressed will continue to be of the upmost importance until the people dismantle the patriarchy, white supremacy, and ableism within our systems. Please don’t insult and invalidate our work for liberation by saying we should focus on all lives when systemically all lives do not matter yet.

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A Point of View: Gen Z on DEIJ—Start NOW

When a company is looking to make meaningful change, they understandably want someone with years of experience and proven results. But this also makes it hard for people like me, who want to begin their journey in DEIJ. As a Gen Z recent graduate, the first thing I noticed was the lack of entry-level positions. So, what can I or anyone else in my situation do right now to hone our toolkit and continue to spread the word around justice and inclusion beyond a class one’s employer may or may not be mandating?

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

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?

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