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Diversity

Oct 12
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Rosalyn Taylor

Nothing’s Changed, But Everything’s Different: Navigating the Complexities of Race

By | Diversity, Diversity and inclusioin, diversity and inclusion

In a recent podcast episode, Simma Lieberman “The Inclusionist”, and Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale engage in a provocative conversation about the significance of discussing race and the impact it can have on fostering understanding and dismantling stereotypes.  https://raceconvo.com/everyday-conversation-on-race-with-rosalyn-taylor-oneale-dei-og-for-47-years/ Rosalyn, a highly regarded diversity and inclusion thought leader, shares her experiences and insights, shedding light on the need for open dialogue across…

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Sep 19
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Children Across All Races Need African-American History

By | across generations, bigotry, civil rights, conversations on race, cultural diversity, Cultural Intelligence, cultural sensitivity, Diversity, diversity and inclusion leader, diversity intelligence, inclusive leadership, Inequality, insomnia, leadership

Should children in public schools be “spared” the knowledge of the history of segregation, slavery, and the fact that Rosa Parks was Black? Listen to my conversation about this with Chad Lassiter Hear what Chad Lassiter has to say on my recent podcast guest on “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People,” www.raceconvo.com. Chad is the Executive Director of the…

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Apr 14
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The Truth About Anti-semitism and the Women’s March

By | anti-semitism, Diversity, racism

April Baskin,  a Jewish woman of color joined me for a Conversation on Race to share her perspectives on anti-semitism, Judaism, racism, the women’s march and social justice. Her African-American, Native-American and White Ashkenazie Jewish background made her the person she is today, a social activist who has been instrumental in bringing people together across differences. She has had many …

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Feb 05
2

Are LGBTQ People of Color Invisible in the LGBTQ Community?

By | Diversity, Gay Pride, LGBTQ, LGBTQ entrepreneurs, Marriage Equality, racism

While LGBTQ people have more rights than they ever did, and same sex marriage is legal throughout the USA, there is still a longer road for LGBTQ people, particularly people of color. Ali Marrero-Calderon is a 70 year old Puerto Rican lesbian. Kevin Hawkins is a 25 year old African-American gay man. While they are from very different generations, they…

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Feb 01
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A Conversation on Race in the Military, Haven for Harmony or Haven for White Supremacists

By | bias, conversations on race, Diversity, Diversity and inclusioin, race relations, racism, Uncategorized

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…

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Jan 18
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Will the Real DEI Please Stand Up? Please Stand Up!

By | diverse workforce, diverse workplace, Diversity, Diversity and inclusioin, diversity and inclusion

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…

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Mar 23
2

Is Your Leadership Style Supporting Employee Success?

By | diverse workforce, Diversity, diversity and inclusion leader, diversity at work, inclusion, Inclusion Leadership, inclusive work culture, inclusive workplace, leadership, leading a diverse workforce

  I hated my first job. It was selling aluminum siding over the telephone. I didn’t even know what it was, how much aluminum siding actually cost. I didn’t know who owned the company or what happened once a live person showed up at the house of the perspective buyer. But I was good at it. Even with those factors,…

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Feb 13
3

Stop Stereotypes-End Labeling

By | Bias awareness, biases, biases and assumptions, diverse teams, diverse workforce, diverse workplace, Diversity, diversity and inclusion. biases, stereotypes

It’s so easy to be mentally lazy, stereotype and label people we don’t know well. We listen to what other people tell us, default to stereotypes. This takes the work out of  having to interact in meaningful ways or experience discomfort with people who are different. We don’t have to make decisions for ourselves or take the time to understand…

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