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 […]
Why the Chauvin Verdict is Just the First Step
True justice requires broader police reform all across America. On April 20, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd[1]. And rightfully so, people […]
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 […]
Unchecked Bias in AI Could Derail DEI Throughout Society
Without intervention, technological advances could do more harm than good. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already present in many facets of our lives – the voice assistants that we ask to […]
The Worst Injustice Happens in the Spaces In-Between
Policies, laws, and initiatives can’t account for racial blind spots. Though there’s disagreement among political parties about racism’s prevalence in our society, it’s clear that it exists in America. Over […]
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 […]
Jewish American Heritage Month Highlights Historic Achievements
Jewish-American Heritage Month is a relatively new heritage month, first proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2006. But despite the newness of the month-long celebration, there’s no denying the […]
