The 1963 March on Washington Changed My Life

By | Diversity and inclusioin, March on Washington 1963, Martin Luther King, race relations

A Young Kid’s Journey to Social Justice: The Impact of the 1963 March on Washington I never knew as a young kid that the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr. would set me on course for my life’s mission and work. Although I was too young to understand the politics and historical and systemic racism, I understood…

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I Was There – March on Washington 1963

By | 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, diverse workforce, Diversity, diversity and inclusion, March on Washington, March on Washington 1963, Martin Luther King

I Was There – March on Washington 1963 My First Diversity Step This week is the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  I’m so glad that I was there and part of history. That’s where my diversity journey really began. I wish I could say that it was because I saw Martin Luther King, and…

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Martin Luther King's Diversity and Inclusion Legacy

By | Diversity, diversity and inclusion, homophobia, March on Washington 1963, Martin Luther King, racism, sexism

Martin Luther King’s birthday is important to our work in diversity and inclusion today. It’s important because of who Martin Luther King was, the work he did for civil rights, the impact his work had, and the legacy he left. He and the thousands of other people that marched with him believed that all people should have the opportunity to…

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