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‘Diversity, Inc.’ Takes On The Myth Of Diversity And Inclusion In the 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson ushered in new legislation meant to help level the playing field for African Americans who were being largely

JPMorgan Chase C.E.O. Says It Needs to Do More to Tackle Racism The comments came days after The New York Times published a report detailing allegations of racism at branches of JPMorgan in the Phoenix area.

Nationals show depth of cultural inclusion - Washington Business Journal Our World Series champions, the Washington Nationals, embody what can be achieved when cultural competency and inclusion are embraced in a workplace culture.

7 Ways Diversity and Inclusion Professionals Can Practice Self-Care This article offers 7 ways that diversity and inclusion professionals can de-stress in the new decade.

9 Diversity And Inclusion Practices To Leave In 2019 This article discusses what diversity and inclusion practices are no longer successful and need to be re-evaluated and revamped for the new decade.

Let’s not be silent around disability. It’s an asset. Disability is a natural part of the human experience. Yet making disability a natural and needed perspective in the workplace isn’t. Not only is it a shame, it’s a bad business decision.

How 2020 can be a tipping point for women in STEM – TechCrunch It’s predicted the tech industry won’t near gender equality until closer to 2025, but progress is happening.

New Study Reveals That Diversity and Inclusion May Be the Key to Beating the Next Recession Recessions typically haven't been part of the corporate conversation around diversity and inclusion. But new research shows that D&I efforts present a potent source of strength for organizations as they weather tough times.

Can Executives Learn Empathy by Experiencing Exclusion? A new immersive technology promises to help people become more inclusive leaders.

"I’m just blossoming in my wheelchair."

I’m just blossoming in my wheelchair - The Race Card Project Chihae Celine Chang, Republic of Korea I am still dreaming my future and doing my bests to be a wonderful person. I am just seating in my wheelchair, not frustrated or injured.

Recording Academy's Task Force on Diversity & Inclusion Releases Its Final Report The Recording Academy's 18-member Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion issued its final report on Thursday (Dec. 12). The report focuses on forward-thinking recommendations, but also includes some blunt language.

"Leadership culture determined uplifting educated community."

Leadership culture determined uplifting educated community - The Race Card Project Jennifer Leyla Rincones, Detroit, MI. A Latina with a vision to help advocate for all brown and black youth who endure the injustices of the criminal justice system.

The Race Card Project updated their business hours.

Holidays, Workplaces And Inclusion: How To Set The Right Tone For The Year As December kicks off, so does a spree of different holiday events and celebrations. How companies tackle this very diverse and sensitive time of year can have far reaching implications for their culture and employee engagement throughout the following year.

"Don’t believe everything that you think."

Don't believe everything that you think - The Race Card Project Jim Schultheiss, St. Johns, MI. I have always felt that I needed to be very careful and thoughtful on issues related to prejudice. Growing up in as a white, heterosexual male in a community largely lacking diversity, I learned I needed to listen very carefully to the thoughts and experiences of othe...

Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Are you moving the needle or just checking the box? - Portland Business Journal There is plenty of data to support the positive impact of diverse talent – ethnic, gender, generational, LGBTQ+, cognitive, etc. – on companies’ financial success. However, nothing has a bigger impact on your bottom line than the retention and productivity of your talent.

"Asian Americans are sterotyped beyond belief."

Asian Americans are sterotyped beyond belief - The Race Card Project Rohan Nakka, Lakeland, FL.

Rather than show diversity in images, brands should tell stories that normalize it It’s time we took audiences beyond merely seeing underrepresented populations to illuminating their lives.

"WHITE AND I AM NOT SORRY."

WHITE AND I AM NOT SORRY - The Race Card Project Holly Rhodes, Pitts, GA.

7 Ways To Integrate More Diversity And Inclusion Into Your Company Right Now This article offers 7 ways to increase diversity and inclusion in your workplace.

"There’s one in your wood pile."

There's one in your wood pile - The Race Card Project Fernando Medina, Guadalupe, CA. I believe there is just about every possible race throughout our lineage. “It doesn’t matter if you’re black or white” -Michael Jackson

ICYMI...exciting news!

Michele Norris joins Post Opinions as contributor and consultant Michele Norris joins Post Opinions as contributor and consultant (The Washington Post)By WashPostPR December 3, 2019 at 6:01 PM ESTAnnouncement from Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt:I am delighted to announce that Michele Norris has agreed to become a Post Opinions contributor and consultant, effect...

Panel: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone to Be an Ally in Diversity, Inclusion | Corporate Counsel What does it mean to be an ally? The question was the panel topic for a group of white attorneys in positions of power at the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2019 Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference on Tuesday.

"Black, but I don’t fear police"

Black, but I don't fear police - The Race Card Project Rinard, Holland New Tech High School, Holland, MI. Yes I feel there is an issue and a relationship gap between black men and police. It’s unfortunate what has been going on in our nation lately. I agree black lives matter and I can see how one may think they don’t given the recent sad events. [....

raceAhead: What Makes a Best Company for Diversity? Feeling welcome at work is one important measure.

"Diversity you can count. Diversity is often the things that you can see about people. Inclusion is the next important element that unlocks diversity, and inclusion you can feel. But belonging is the end game."

How to move beyond diversity to inclusion and belonging Edward Jones managing partner Penny Pennington explained the difference between a workplace that's diverse versus inclusive.

"3 percent Irish? How’d that happen?"

3 percent Irish? How'd that happen? - The Race Card Project Tee Virginia Beach, VA I would love to find the answer to that, and many other questions…

America's rapidly changing racial makeup Data shows expanding diversity will be the theme of this century's demographic shift.

"Can someone help me find my privilege?"

Can someone help me find my privilege? - The Race Card Project Steven W Grudzinski, Clarksville, TN I was born white (not my choice, none of us get to pick our parents). I lived poor, on welfare, homeless a few times and fatherless, all of the things that people who identify as disadvantaged state yet I am also called privileged because of a lack of pigment in....

https://hbr.org/2019/11/getting-over-your-fear-of-talking-about-diversity

Getting Over Your Fear of Talking About Diversity

"I Carry Guilt Because I’m White."

I Carry Guilt Because I'm White - The Race Card Project Brandie Bushee, Cedar Falls, IA. In our current times we hear about racism every day. I hate it. I’m not one to say “I don’t see race; I’m colorblind”, because to “be blind” to race is to ignore the problem of racism. But I am one to say that I love everyone no matter their [...]

Innovation Hub Strives to Tackle Diversity in Healthcare Icahn School of Medicine aims to use technology and data to address racism and gender equity and social determinants of health.

"Not all Asians are extremely smart."

Not all Asians are extremely smart. - The Race Card Project Cora Keahl, Lakeland, FL. My mother has always held high expectations of me when it comes to grades and knowledge, I’ve always been really good when it comes to testing and keeping my grades up. And when I told people that I was Asian (Filipino), they would make remarks like, “that’s why you.....

Stop Obsessing Over Diversity, It’s Time To Focus On Inclusion Many businesses fall into the trap of thinking that diversity and inclusion (D&I) are synonymous when in fact, in order to be worthwhile, the two must go hand in hand.

"My son wished for brown skin. Change?"

My son wished for brown skin. Change? - The Race Card Project Patty Lubold, Submitted via Twitter: .