Is there an increase in the number of White Supremacists in the military? Is there an atmosphere of harmony across race or is it a haven for racist behavior? Should we be concerned? Or, is the military doing more to root them out, expose and persecute white supremacists and haters based on race? In my first self-produced podcast, “Every Day…
Will the Real DEI Please Stand Up? Please Stand Up! Over twenty-eight years ago, when I started working professionally in the “diversity” field, I read “Beyond Race and Gender,” by Roosevelt Thomas. Dr. Thomas was very clear that real diversity in organizations was more than representation, and more than one issue. Diversity in organizations was more than looking good in…
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…
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…
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…
A good leader pays attention to their employees, to their own behaviors and to how they make employees feel about their work. If you don’t have a concrete system and process to make people feel included and willing to take risks the you won’t be successful as a leader or an organization. Don’t be the kind of leader that is…
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…
An inclusive culture needs to be planned from the beginning. It’s my belief that no matter how long people are at work, almost everyone wants to feel part of something greater than themselves and that they belong. They want to know their work makes a difference to the organization, no matter what they do. Even if they don’t like what…
Growing up, I thought everyone hated going to work. I always felt invisible, as an hourly employee, and no one ever asked my opinion or knew my name. At social gatherings and amongst friends, work was rarely mentioned because it was very separate from who we were, or how we identified. We never thought to ask about work. That was…
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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