Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)
This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.
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Eight ways white people can avoid being jerks on Juneteenth
This task, not being a jerk, does not come easily to us white folks. Learn how to celebrate Juneteenth in culturally appropriate ways.
In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)
Several things I'm grateful for with a stay-at-home dad for a husband
Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications
Let's inspire inclusion in the way we communicate about women and girls. Here are some language shifts you can make to inspire inclusion.
Should you become certified as a disadvantaged business?
MWBE certification is designed to address disparities by providing access to government contracts, grants, and other opportunities.
Let's rethink "native"
“There is a little frustration around non-Natives using the term 'native' to refer to them being local to an area. When I tell a lot of...
Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist
We need to stop using most black/white and light/dark metaphors, which contribute to system racism.
Unlearn your history on Indigenous People’s Day
We live on stolen land, and that’s why it’s important to retake this “Columbus Day” as Indigenous People’s Day.
Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you lack a plan for including and honoring your Hispanic employees, you're already behind.
Why every white person should be a minority at least once in their life
Even though white people can fully experience how racism feels, being a minority helps us be more compassionate and understanding.
Eight ways to welcome LBGTQIA+ People wherever you are
Creating welcoming cultures for LBGTQIA+ people saves lives, whether it’s in the home, school, workplace, or media. Learn how!
Time to adopt a new word for "Stakeholders"
It's time to find a new word for "stakeholders," which causes generational trauma and harm to Indigenous peoples.
Women who inspired me to ask for what i deserve
It's #internationalwomensday2022. Where to start? I chose to write about women who helped me ask for what I deserve.
On grief and representation: Three ways to be more inclusive
I'm grateful for my resilience. But I also carry grief about not seeing other people with cleft lips and palates as a child. Representation!
Your acronyms are excluding people
Sometimes acronyms can be useful. Most of the time, they should be ditched. Learn why.
Don't be a racist on Halloween: A primer on cultural appropriation for white people
People often goof up on Halloween by dressing in culturally inappropriate costumes. Don't fall into this trap! Here's how to prevent it.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 2: Recruit, Retain, and Engage Native Employees
Indigenous employees feel the lowest levels of belonging in the workplace. This statistic is sobering. Here are 8 tips to change it.
Eight Ways to Support Indigenous People, Part 1
On Indigenous People's Day, learn how to support Native Americans, First Nations, or other Indigenous people with these eight suggestions.
Dr. Ronnie Taylor: From ex-Mormon felon to Oregon’s first Black male occupational therapist!
Dr. Ronnie Taylor felt like he never fit in. He ran afoul with the law when young. Now he has a doctorate and is thriving.
The Weapons of White Women's Tears
Yesterday Amy Cooper lost her case against her employer. White women have used our tears as a weapon for hundreds of years.
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