As a Racial Equity Consultant, some of the most common questions raised by clients include “What does it look like to promote racial equity as an organization? What should our organization or group expect to experience if we are going to be intentional about this work? What should we anticipate?” These are good questions,…
Category: DEI Support
We Need You in 2021: A Note to All Social Justice Ambassadors & Advocates Wanting to Inspire Change Within Their Organization, Initiative or Community
This year, those of us advocating for system changes – leading to justice-inspired outcomes for underserved and marginalized communities – continue to face challenges within all layers and contexts of our shared experiences and efforts, including within our institutions, organizations, and communities. Whether for the purpose of advocating for greater access to vital resources for…
Why Supporting and Encouraging the Establishment of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & Other People of Color) Affinity Groups & Race-based Caucuses is Important: A Note to Organizational Leaders
One of the most important steps organizational leaders can take in supporting BIPOC employees and taking proactive steps to demonstrate their intentions to prioritize racial diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) – whether internally or externally – is to encourage the establishment of BIPOC affinity groups and/or race-based caucuses. There is compelling data clarifying the extent…