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A Point of View: Who Are You Inspiring?

by Anne Doepner | Jun 13, 2019 | 0

There is a quote I often refer to when this work towards equity and inclusion gets just plain hard. When I start to wonder if what I’m doing matters, or if anyone is impacted by my voice and my efforts to bring awareness, I think of it. The quote reads, “Be strong. You never know who you are inspiring.”

The Buzz: Want to be an Ally? Here’s What You Should Ask Yourself

by Caroline Belden | Oct 11, 2018 | 0

Today is International Day of the Girl, National Coming Out Day, and this month is National...

A Point of View: Why It Matters “Latinx” is Now in the Dictionary

by Catalina Pinto | Sep 20, 2018 | 0

Earlier this month, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary released a list of new terms to be included in...

Making it Real: Does equity mean taking a side?

by Brittany J. Harris | Jun 14, 2018 | 0

Does equity mean taking a side? I would assert that the short answer is yes. But as with everything else around the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion—the answer is way more complex and nuanced than that. Throughout...

Making it Real: Equity Requires a Strategic, Comprehensive Approach

by Brittany J. Harris | Jun 8, 2018 | 0

Last week, we explored the power in creating spaces for Bold, Inclusive Conversations™ as a...

A Point of View: Bathrooms, the Binary, and Political Activism

by Garrett Goodwin | May 24, 2018 | 0

Gender. It’s as simple as man and woman… or is it? Our whole world is set up in such a manner that we unconsciously, and sometimes consciously, adhere to a binary system that assumes there are only two genders. This binary...

Roseanne Reboot: We May Not Like It, But Maybe We Need It

by Mareisha N. Reese | Mar 30, 2018 | 0

The Connors are back! After being off the air for over two decades, Roseanne returned to ABC on Tuesday night. I cannot say that I was particularly looking forward to the Roseanne reboot, but I wasn’t not looking...

The Buzz: Justin Trudeau Teaches a Class on Humility

by The Winters Group, Inc. | Nov 30, 2017 | 0

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an apology in Parliament to LGBT people who were purged from government jobs during the Cold War. His apology coincided with the federal government’s decision to set...

GenY on D&I: Finding the Courage to Be Bold

by Na Shai Alexander | Oct 26, 2017 | 0

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Out & Equal Workplace Summit for the...

GenY on D&I: What’s (Still) Missing in Hollywood

by Vince Pierson | Aug 3, 2017 | 0

I am in my late twenties now, and I only have a few real hobbies. That’s because as a young person...

The Buzz: Trump Tweets and Inclusive Leadership, An Unlikely Pairing

by The Winters Group, Inc. | Jul 27, 2017 | 0

President Trump made waves this week when he announced, via Twitter, that the military would no longer allow transgender people to serve. He (briefly) cited a few reasons including healthcare and unit cohesion. The decision,...