The War on History in Education and How It Affects the Workforce
The United States has witnessed an alarming increase in proposed bills aimed at banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education. Across various states, these bills seek to prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and limit discussions on topics such as racism, sexism, and social justice in the classroom. This trend in proposed bans is not limited to the education sector and has the potential to harm each state’s ability to have an informed and engaged workforce.
The United States has witnessed an alarming increase in proposed bills aimed at banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education. Across various states, these bills seek to prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and limit discussions on topics such as racism, sexism, and social justice in the classroom. This trend in proposed bans is not limited to the education sector and has the potential to harm each state’s ability to have an informed and engaged workforce.
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Moving Beyond Tokenism: Building Sustainable DEI Programs
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become buzzwords in recent years, particularly in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and the increased attention on social justice issues. Many organizations have taken steps to promote DEI, but for some, these efforts have been mere tokenism — a surface-level attempt to appear diverse without truly committing to sustainable change. Here are some key steps to consider in moving beyond tokenism and building sustainable DEI programs:
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become buzzwords in recent years, particularly in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and the increased attention on social justice issues. Many organizations have taken steps to promote DEI, but for some, these efforts have been mere tokenism — a surface-level attempt to appear diverse without truly committing to sustainable change. Here are some key steps to consider in moving beyond tokenism and building sustainable DEI programs:
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Checking the Box: When DEI Efforts Fall Short
The murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in 2020 ignited a nationwide conversation about racial injustice in the United States. As a result, many organizations quickly released statements showcasing their commitment to anti-racism. However, despite these promises, some organizations have failed to follow through, and DEI work has become an afterthought.
The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 ignited a nationwide conversation about racial injustice in the United States. As a result, many organizations quickly released statements showcasing their commitment to anti-racism. However, despite these promises, some organizations have failed to follow through, and DEI work has become an afterthought.
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Tackling Workplace Racism and Bias: Insights from Recent Studies
Despite efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces, incidents of racism and bias in the workplace remain a prevalent issue in the United States, as reported by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2021. The report found that 29% of employees reported experiencing racial or ethnic discrimination at work, with Black and Hispanic employees reporting the highest rates of discrimination.
Despite efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces, incidents of racism and bias in the workplace remain a prevalent issue in the United States, as reported by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2021. The report found that 29% of employees reported experiencing racial or ethnic discrimination at work, with Black and Hispanic employees reporting the highest rates of discrimination.
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How Unscripted Consult is Building Capacity for Sustaining Anti-Racism Efforts
Organizations across the country struggle to address issues of racism and bias within their own structures, leading to negative impacts on workplace culture, productivity, and employee morale.
In 2022, Unscripted Consult was established as a response to the lack of organizational capacity in sustaining anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Back in 2017, I founded Diversity Talks, a non-profit organization that specializes in training high school students to facilitate anti-racism professional development for their teachers and administrators.
Through this experience, I witnessed firsthand the challenges organizations were facing when implementing DEI initiatives:
Organizations across the country struggle to address issues of racism and bias within their own structures, leading to negative impacts on workplace culture, productivity, and employee morale.
In 2022, Unscripted Consult was established as a response to the lack of organizational capacity in sustaining anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Back in 2017, I founded Diversity Talks, a non-profit organization that specializes in training high school students to facilitate anti-racism professional development for their teachers and administrators.
Through this experience, I witnessed firsthand the challenges organizations were facing when implementing DEI initiatives:
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