Why Representation in Media Matters
Diversity on and offscreen reinforces self-esteem, community, and innovation. The 2021 crop of Emmy nominees is refreshingly diverse, and not in a forced, disingenuous way. Michaela Coel, the creator and […]
Washington Post’s ‘White Racial Identity’ Video Sparks Fierce Backlash
Defensive response reflects national struggle to discuss race productively. The Washington Post’s video series, “The New Normal”, was originally introduced as an advice column of sorts, intended to help viewers […]
What We Can Learn from Companies Succeeding at DEI
In an era of painfully slow progress, some businesses are offering valuable lessons in fairness and equality. The conversation about diversity in corporate America can often be a downer, accented […]
True Equity Requires Investment in These 4 Categories
HR, Operations, Finance, and Marketing are essential in any DEI strategy. In the past year, we’ve seen corporate America follow a somewhat predictable playbook with regard to diversity, equity, and […]
New Oscars Diversity Rules Address Numbers, Not Underlying Attitudes
Post-#OscarsSoWhite reforms are just a tiny step in the right direction. In 2015, the viral #OscarsSoWhite hashtag ignited an important conversation about representation in Hollywood and went on to become […]
What’s Preventing DEI Progress in Big Tech?
Several years of progress reports have done little to change the culture. In the current climate, big tech is under fire for everything from misuse of personal data to its […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: A Time for Inclusion and Recognition
For more than 70 years, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) has championed disability inclusion in the workplace. Congress first started NDEAM in 1945 as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped […]
LGBT Pride Month Is About More Than Fun Parades
When we think of LGBT Pride Month, we think of raucous, joyful parades in cities all across America. Rainbow flags abound, drag queens dance atop colorful floats, and a true […]
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Highlights Wide-Ranging Achievements
In 1977, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month was first introduced as a 7-day observation period, taking place during the month of May. May was a symbolic time—the first Japanese immigrant arrived […]
Older Americans Month: A Chance to Celebrate the Past & Present
Older Americans Month was first established in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy met with the National Council of Senior Citizens. The primary purpose of this month is to acknowledge […]
