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The Buzz: Tips for Navigating Inclusive Conversations in a New Normal

by Ameera Bartholomew | Jul 29, 2021 | 0

As we enter the last leg of the summer, many Americans are faced with the possibility of a lot more social interaction in the next few months. But make no mistake: the society that emerges from the pandemic will be vastly different than the one that went in. Thanks to social media, it has been easier than ever for people to be kept abreast of the barriers and plights experienced by marginalized communities. Here are a few tips for how to navigate conversations while minimizing harm…

The Buzz: We’re Not Talking About Race, and It Is Killing Black People

by Mareisha N. Reese | May 21, 2020 | 0

We are not effectively talking about race, and it is literally killing Black people. Even though Race is a social construct, it still impacts our systems and makes a difference in how we experience the world. The more we continue to not talk about race and racism in an effective and actionable way, the more Black people will continue to die.

The Buzz: Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® During a Global Pandemic

by Katelyn Elaine Peterson | Apr 9, 2020 | 0

COVID-19 has proven to be a tricky subject to navigate as many adjust to the abrupt need to physically distance. At the same time, we are attempting to remain socially connected with as much normalcy as possible. We shouldn’t let the Coronavirus be another taboo topic that we choose to purposefully avoid. Instead, we could take this time to learn more about those around us in order to collectively come out stronger from this pandemic than we were when it disrupted our lives.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “It’s just a joke! Why are you so upset?”

by Leigh Morrison | Nov 21, 2019 | 3

During my first day at an internship I once held, each of us was asked to tell a joke as part of our introduction to the staff and the rest of the intern cohort. This fun activity proceeded as planned… until the last intern told a hurtful, racist “joke” about poverty and food in another culture. It was followed by an awkward silence during which we all winced and looked around, uncertain how to respond. One of the staff eventually said, “Wow. Well. Let’s continue with our agenda.”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: Moving Beyond the Veil of Privilege

by Brittany J. Harris | Nov 14, 2019 | 0

“It’s so easy to be seduced by one’s own subordinated group identities.” These were words shared with me by a mentor and senior practitioner in this work. He was referring to social group identity and the ways in which our experiences and hyper-awareness around our non-dominant/subordinated group identities could influence our capacity to fully own and understand the power or privilege we have as a result of our dominant group memberships.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “That Place Is ‘Dangerous, Shady, Ghetto’ & Paradoxical Perceptions of Our Gentrifying Cities

by Thamara Subramanian | Nov 7, 2019 | 0

I’ll admit it: I love grabbing the occasional $5.00 latte at a super artsy coffee shop—often located in a newly “revived” part of the urban neighborhood I live in. Words on billboards and signs in front of new small businesses advertise the “revival” of a “rough” neighborhood “replenishing” the economy. I pay for my latte, and I turn left toward my apartment. But what happens if I turn right?

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “If you weren’t so ANGRY, people would listen,” and the Problem with “Tone-Policing”

by Brittany J. Harris | Oct 24, 2019 | 0

Tone-Policing is one of those terms that I’d experienced well before knowing there was a “word for that.” One definition describes tone-policing as a “conversational tactic that dismisses the ideas being communicated when they are perceived to be delivered in an angry, frustrated, sad, fearful, or otherwise emotionally charged manner.” Tone-policing is typically used as a tactic in conversations seeking to address oppression and inequity.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “They are Taking Our Jobs” and Challenging Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

by Thamara Subramanian | Sep 19, 2019 | 0

“They are taking our jobs!” “How do you stop these people?” “We aren’t those types of immigrants.” Last week, as we found ourselves on the 18th anniversary of 9/11, I couldn’t help but think of that day in 2001, one of the first occurrences in my lifetime that changed how Americans viewed freedom and security. As a child of immigrants, this day was the first time I was told I wasn’t “one of us,” but rather one of ‘them.’

Unpacking the Conversations That Matter: “I Treat Everyone The Same.”

by Leigh Morrison | Sep 12, 2019 | 2

“I don’t see color.” “I treat everyone the same.” “All lives matter.” We’ve all heard these phrases; many of us have said one or more of them—probably with good intentions in mind. Today, in the first installment of our Unpacking Conversations that Matter feature series, I’ll be “unpacking” the harmful messages included in these sentiments and offering some suggestions for how to respond if you encounter them.

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: An Introduction

by Brittany J. Harris | Sep 5, 2019 | 0

“What should I say?” “How should I respond?” “I didn’t mean to be offensive!” “That wasn’t my intent.” “I’m over having these conversations!” “Conversations like these matter—but no one’s having them.” Over the next few months, we’ll be doing just that—Unpacking the Conversations That Matter. Our goal with this series is to be a resource, get prescriptive, hone in on the details and historical context, and support you in feeling empowered to have these conversations.

Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations: Preparing for the Conversation

by Brittany J. Harris | May 4, 2017 | 0

In this week’s installment of our “Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations” feature series, we...

A Point of View: Fostering Inclusive Conversations

by Mary-Frances Winters | Jan 22, 2015 | 0

Two weeks ago The Winters Group hosted its first Let’s Talk About It Series focusing on race and...

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The Buzz: Tips for Navigating Inclusive Conversations in a New Normal

The Buzz: We’re Not Talking About Race, and It Is Killing Black People

The Buzz: Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® During a Global Pandemic

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “It’s just a joke! Why are you so upset?”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: Moving Beyond the Veil of Privilege

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “That Place Is ‘Dangerous, Shady, Ghetto’ & Paradoxical Perceptions of Our Gentrifying Cities

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “If you weren’t so ANGRY, people would listen,” and the Problem with “Tone-Policing”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “They are Taking Our Jobs” and Challenging Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Unpacking the Conversations That Matter: “I Treat Everyone The Same.”

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: An Introduction

Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations: Preparing for the Conversation

A Point of View: Fostering Inclusive Conversations

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Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

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