Cross-Race Conversation on Race and Immigration

By | Cultural Competency, cultural diversity, Cultural Intelligence, Discrimination, immigration, racism

Conversations on Race and Immigration- Perspectives  from a black Ghanaian and a white Hungarian On a recent podcast episode Patrick Tindana, a Black Ghanaian and Peter Kovacs a White Hungarian  share  immigration stories and perspectives on race. They talk about adjusting to life in the US. Patrick had to leave Ghana because he is gay. It was liberating to be…

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Race, Racism and Winning 3 Emmy Awards Producing Oprah

By | bias, diversity and inclusion champion, diversity and inclusion leader, racism, Uncategorized

Conversations on Race for Everyday People-  Race, Racism & Three Emmy Awards Episode 7- Race, Racism and 3 Emmys Producing Oprah Race, racism and racial bias are still challenges that people of color have to contend with in the pursuit of success. Engaging in everyday conversations on race, with people different than you is one way to reduce racism and…

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How Race Impacts Domestic Violence, and Mental Health

By | 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

In my sixth episode of Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, we talk about the relationship race has on domestic violence, mental health According to Gerald Chambers, MFT (marriage and family therapist) race has a big impact on domestic violence, mental health and criminal justice. Besides having a successful private practice for individuals, couples and families seeking therapy and advice, he…

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Let’s Move Beyond Fear Together

By | dialogue, Diversity and inclusioin, diversity and inclusion. biases, Fear of difference, race and gender, race relations, racism, Uncategorized

Fear of differences, ignorance about other perspectives and fear of perceived change is wrecking havoc and contributing to strong racial divides in the US and other parts of the world.  Some  people are vocal and proud of being racist. They worry that white people will be in the minority and will take any action to they think will prevent that…

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Take Racism and Discrimination Off the Menu

By | Uncategorized

As the population of the United States continues to become more diverse so do the people who eat in its restaurants. In the past year (and in years before)  we have seen restaurants and businesses involved in the industry hit with lawsuits, and charges of racism and  discrimination from customers and employees, with police being called on people of color…

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Inclusive Leadership = Inclusive Culture

By | diversity leader, inclusion, Inclusive behaviors, inclusive culture, inclusive leadership, inclusive workplace, inclusive workplace culture, leadership

Inclusive leadership doesn’t just happen. It takes intention and culture. Real inclusive leadership is more than just having a strategy. You need people to lead. Inclusive leadership practices are necessary to build cultures that last. Peter Drucker, said “Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast.” Your organization’s culture determines whether it can sustain itself, retain employees, be a hub of innovation and…

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