Knowledge is Good. Behavior is Better: Implicit Bias Training Done Right
As we’ve seen even the best companies are vulnerable to discriminatory practices if they don’t systematically identify, address, and prevent them. All too often, companies choose anti-bias training as a band-aid that doesn’t actually produce change. Ineffective and bad anti-bias training is worse than no anti-bias training at all. A few hours of training is […]
Why the Starbucks Incident is Still a Big Deal
The era of the smartphone means that we are now witnessing, for the very first time, what has long happened behind closed doors and in hushed whispers. We’ve seen unarmed people beaten or killed by police, heard racist terms used against customers and employees, and witnessed companies and people call the police on black people […]
How To Overcome The Loneliness of Valentine’s Day
Perspective is everything, and it can really set the mood for any day, including Valentine’s Day. What are your focusing on when it comes to V-Day? Are you thinking about the love you don’t have, or recognizing and appreciating the love that is around you daily. Love just does not come from a significant other, […]
Black History Month: Unsung Heroes
Black History month is a time to reflect on all those who have gone before us in the black community, who have inspired us to not only do more but to be more. People who have reminded us that there are things worth fighting for. While there are so many, today, we would like to […]
The Personal is Political
Today is voting day. It’s been a whirlwind these last few months. One can’t even turn on their TV without watching political ads bashing either opponent at every commercial break. The Facebook debates on friend’s timelines arguing with each other is a daily occurrence. When you travel to work or even the movies political signs […]
