Recognizing Color: Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
During his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed that his children would "…one day live in a nation where…
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My Hopes for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
When I started consulting years ago, very few of my client organizations observed Indigenous Peoples’ Day...
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It’s Our Differences that Make us Stronger: A Reflection on Hispanic Heritage Month
In a lot of ways, September can feel like an “in between” month. It’s the unofficial beginning of fall...
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Performative Allyship after 2020: Did Real Change Come at All?
After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, we witnessed the United States (and in fact, much of the rest of the world) experience a…
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What are we celebrating?
For some, July 4th means a long weekend to relax with family and friends. Across the country, groups host barbeques and enjoy fireworks displays...
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Why Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is Core to the Advancement of Civil Rights for Marginalized People
As LGBTQ+ Pride 2022 takes off across the country, the visibility, joy, and hope that we celebrate as a community reminds me why Equity, Diversity,…
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Seeing One’s Own Self Reflected: Belonging, Identity, and Place
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I find myself pondering the role of representation and story as it relates to a sense of…
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Reflections on Women’s History Month: Standing with Indigenous Women
Since March 1987, Women’s History Month has offered an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of women to our society. This year, I have been…
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BHM 2022: Reflecting on my Self-Identification Journey
"When was the moment you realized you were Black?" I’ve been asked this question a few times during DEI workshops...
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MLK Day 2022: Reflections on Solidarity and Connection
It’s cliché, but we need to do better. I need to do better. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I cannot help but think…
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