How to celebrate Black History in a world where DEI has become the new N-word
It's a harder time than ever before to be Black in the USA. So how can we celebrate Black History Month in spite of the rampant racism?
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Year of Despair Antidotes
Join me in a year of action to fight our despair and advocate for those most affected by the new administration.
Let’s urge President Biden to certify the ERA
I encourage you to join me in pushing President Biden to certify the ERA and do everything he can to make it the 28th amendment before 1/20.
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.
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.
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