Tag: allyship

A roadmap to inclusive leadership: disability allyship (key no9)

When it comes to inclusive leadership, every action, big or small, contributes to a more equitable and supportive environment. As we explore the 9th key in our 15-part series on inclusive leadership today, our focus shifts to yet another vital element: becoming an ally for disability. Within this...

Allyship (& Accomplice): The What, Why, and How

Allyship can be practiced by many, in addition to cisgender, straight, white men. We all have multidimensional identities that provide us with both marginalized and privileged experiences. For example, while all women are subject to sexism and misogyny in the U.S., cisgender women do not face t...

Fundamentals of Effective Allyship

The tech industry has no culture stewards. Often, we glorify our leaders, trusting they’re the only agents of change. This profoundly patriarchal agenda limits our capacity for improvement. The accountability for the future starts with every one of us. The community won’t improve...

Allyship (& Accomplice): The What, Why, and How

Having certain privileges doesn’t make you a better or superior person. We’ve all been dealt different cards in life due to no fault of our own. Being able to avoid police brutality as a non-Black person doesn’t make them a better or superior person. On the other hand, being a...