The Harmful Impact of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
In recent years, the United States has seen a rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation at both the state and federal level. Since the beginning of 2021, over 250 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country, and this number has more than tripled since then. These bills seek to limit the rights of LGBTQ individuals in areas such as healthcare, education, and employment.
In recent years, the United States has seen a rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation at both the state and federal level. Since the beginning of 2021, over 250 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country, and this number has more than tripled since then. These bills seek to limit the rights of LGBTQ individuals in areas such as healthcare, education, and employment.
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How Anti-Blackness Shows Up in Corporate Culture
Anti-Blackness is a pervasive issue that affects Black people in many aspects of their lives, including the workplace. The experiences of Black employees in the workplace are often shaped by systemic racism, implicit bias, and microaggressions. Here are 5 ways anti-Blackness manifests in the workplace and key strategies for organizations to mitigate it:
Anti-Blackness is a pervasive issue that affects Black people in many aspects of their lives, including the workplace. The experiences of Black employees in the workplace are often shaped by systemic racism, implicit bias, and microaggressions. Here are 5 ways anti-Blackness manifests in the workplace and key strategies for organizations to mitigate it:
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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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