The Many Types of Racism: 5 Terms to Know
“I’m not racist!” No one wants to be called racist. However, few people truly understand what “racism” means. Most believe that racism is one thing and one thing only. But…
“I’m not racist!” No one wants to be called racist. However, few people truly understand what “racism” means. Most believe that racism is one thing and one thing only. But…
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI, or sometimes, DEI) are becoming increasingly familiar concepts in workplaces across the nation. However, leaders who truly value diversity understand that knowing the terms is…
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key buzzwords for today’s organizations. However, as previously discussed on the blog, these terms are often lumped together. Grouping the terms prevents each concept from…
Today, most organizations have diversity and inclusion plans and programs. Yet, diversity remains a challenge for businesses, universities, and government agencies. One possible explanation for the difference between what companies…
The terms “diversity” and “inclusion” are often lumped together. However, organizations committed to bringing out the best in every employee understand that the terms are related, yet different. Knowing…
According to Forbes magazine, seventy percent of companies believe primary responsibility for the success of their diversity efforts lies with their executive or “C-suite” employees. But while diversity initiatives may…
Though coined in 1970, the term “microaggression” was not widely used until this decade. Now, the term is so popular that Merriam-Webster added it to its dictionary in 2017. Unfortunately,…
A teacher gives a direction. A student does not follow the direction. The teacher repeats the direction. The student responds, "This is because I'm Mexican, that's racist." Pause... now what.…
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It’s tough to see the systems that govern me fail to govern the behavior of others time and time again. Even before the story about Harvey Weinstein broke in the…