Tag: Equity

Black culture has always been a fad amongst white people. For a while we have been what was trending with regard to fashion, politics, art, cuisine and social commentary. We were the delicacies that were often times sampled but never adopted into the concept of American fare. In many ways we are sti...

In today’s society, there is a growing need for more inclusive and equitable communication. That’s why, as a digital communications manager with a background in community organizing, I can’t stress enough the importance of using the right language when communicating about racial...

This is white supremacy. This feeds into the oh-so-familiar racist politic — people of color have little to offer, and yet take so many public resources. Heard that before haven’t you? Even those who “center equity” feed into this framework — people of color need our...

Racism in schools is a pervasive issue that continues to impact students, educators, and communities. The educational system is intended to be a beacon of equality and opportunity but it often falls short of these ideals due to systemic biases and discriminatory practices. This paper aims to shed li...

The first step towards building a diverse workforce is re-examining recruitment processes. Traditional hiring practices are often laden with unconscious biases that can inadvertently exclude qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. To counter this, organizations must adopt strategies like blin...

Let’s talk about intersectional environmentalism. It’s a term you may have heard thrown around a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Simply put, it’s an approach to environmentalism that recognizes the interconnectedness of social justice issues and environmental issues. It&...

However, after you listen to the first episode with the guest, a copywriter named Dev, who is transgender, neurodivergent, and self-proclaimed aracial, you realize that the name is flawless in its description of the podcast’s tone, tempo, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, tolerance, transformative...

We must also acknowledge that many of the outcomes within our economy fall into the category of features, rather than bugs. Work culture in Fortune 500 companies was designed by and for a small number of (mostly) white men. When we see limited numbers of women, people of color, and lesser represente...