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How Diversity and Inclusion Honor the Spirit of Juneteenth
Written by DarKenya W. Waller Legal Aid Society Nashville, TN – Juneteenth celebrates a watershed moment in our country’s history — the end of slavery for all Americans, nearly 78 years after the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Today, as we commemorate Juneteenth, we have an opportunity to consider the day’s deeper meaning and ongoing significance.…
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PRIDE MONTH: Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Around the world, June is recognized as Pride Month, commemorating a tipping point in LGBTQ+ history during the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose is to celebrate the impact LGBTQ+ members have had on the community. However, we cannot forget about also honouring this tradition in the workplace. It’s important to take a moment…
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Celebrate National Nurses Month
This year, National Nurses Week, traditionally celebrated from May 6 to May 12 each year, is now a month-long celebration to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate nursing. The month-long celebration is a time “to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million registered nurses,” according to the American Nurses Association, which…
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Are there any deals? Here’s how to celebrate
Teacher Appreciation Week is a way to show gratitude to all of the amazing teachers, educators and mentors in our lives. While teachers should be appreciated year-round, Teacher Appreciation Week serves as a reminder to help support, validate and encourage educators to continue doing what they do best — engaging and enriching students’ lives. Here are just…
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Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase “the real McCoy”
Google doodle honoring inventor Elijah McCoy. Google/Screenshot by NPR Pull up Google on Monday (May 2, 2022), and you’ll see a doodle of a Black man next to a stack of patents, gazing at an old-fashioned train. That’s Elijah McCoy, the revolutionary Black inventor who was born 178 years ago today. McCoy’s parents escaped slavery…
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5 Things You Probably Haven’t Thought of That Will Help You Be More Inclusive
The author of Inclusion on Purpose walks you through practical strategies that will help you make meaningful change on your teams. BY NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB 6 MINUTE READ Ruchika Tulshyan is the founder of Candour, an inclusion strategy consultation firm. She has also been a business journalist, covering diversity and leadership for Forbes. Below, Tulshyan shares…
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Addressing Diversity and Inclusion Separately in the Workplace
by Everett Harper There exists an incorrect assumption that diversity and inclusion are synonymous. How can companies keep their DEI programs in balance? Whether motivated by Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) investors, the Black Lives Matter movement, or falling behind in the competitive talent market, tech companies have started asking, “Are we truly a diverse and inclusive workplace?”…
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Diversity and inclusion are not enough; real change only happens if we look in the mirror
The percentage of women on boards in Australia is often used as evidence that we need to do better when it comes to diversity. For the record, that number is roughly a third. Directors from Non-Anglo-Celtic background? Just 10%. This is clearly too low when you consider that a third of Australia’s population identifies are being…
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13 Facts About Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the United States and in countries around the world. It’s a time to honor the trailblazers of the past—including suffragists, politicians, inventors, and artists—as well as discuss the pressing issues women face today. To understand more about why we dedicate every March to women’s history, check out…
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Celebrating Black History Month 2022
Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Black History Month is a time for organizations and individuals to recognize Black Americans’ central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History…
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