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What's a "Diversity Hire?" It's Time to Desegregate Internship and Fellowship Job Titles.

I now question the use of "diversity" when we refer to people. After all, an individual cannot be diverse.

Apr 30, 20242 min read

DEI in 5 - Ep15 - The Harmful Effects of Misrepresenting Your Identity as a DEI Professional

Today, I want to talk about the harmful effects of misrepresenting one's identity, particularly in the diversity, equity, and inclusion...

Mar 7, 20234 min read

DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ep5: Defining Company Culture

Today, we're going to define company culture and discuss why it's essential to include it as part of an organization's DEI goals and...

Feb 21, 20232 min read

DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ep4: "I don't see color"

Today, we're tackling the harmful statement, "I don't see color" as it relates to race. Now, unless you're talking about a visual...

Feb 20, 20233 min read

DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Ep1: "Check-the-Box" Efforts

Video: https://youtube.com/live/EqQsW_t82Go Lately, I've heard several people say they wish they had more time for DEI, or they want to...

Feb 15, 20232 min read

Unpopular Opinion: I HATE Conferences

Unpopular opinion (or maybe a popular one and folks just don't say it? 🤔): I HATE business conferences. More specifically, in-person...

Jan 26, 20232 min read

Black Folks Doing Extraordinary Things: Cho - Content Creator, Streamer, Podcaster, Gamer

Have you ever heard of "swatting" in the online gaming industry? I hadn't. Swatting is when an online gamer makes a false emergency call...

Jan 26, 20231 min read

America Has a Problem: Black Women are Leaving the Workforce in NUMBERS to become Entrepreneurs ✌🏾

Jan 20, 20231 min read

5 Things That I Think DEI Needs in 2023

1) DEI practitioners NEED to get it together. We need experienced and credible folks. And more dedicated folks—meaning folks who are...

Jan 12, 20232 min read

August 9, 2022 Newsletter

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Aug 9, 20221 min read

Cultural celebrations at work are fun, but what is your organization REALLY doing to tackle DEI?

Hey there! So as I’m sure you’ve noticed, and perhaps you’ve maybe even experienced it, but a number of organizations are returning to...

May 4, 20214 min read

So, You Want to Work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI / D&I)? Here's What You Should Know!

Note: Below is a modified transcript from the video embedded above. Recently, I've had a lot of conversations with folks who are...

Apr 9, 20216 min read

Part 3 of 3: How I Started a 6 Figure DEI Consulting Business in 6 months - Generating $$$

Note: Below is a modified transcript from part 3 (above) of a three-part YouTube series, in which I discuss how I started a six-figure...

Apr 1, 20216 min read

Part 2 of 3: How I Started a 6 Figure DEI Consulting Business in 6 months - Steps BEFORE Launching

Note: Below is a modified transcript from part 2 (above) of a three-part YouTube series, in which I discuss how I started a six-figure...

Mar 19, 20217 min read

Part 1 of 3: How I Started a 6 Figure DEI Consulting Business in 6 months - Background Info

Note: Below is a modified transcript from part 1 (above) of a three-part YouTube series, in which I discuss how I started a six-figure...

Mar 19, 20215 min read

Myth: Implicit/Unconscious Bias Training Doesn't Work

Image: Illustration of unconscious thoughts by Jordan Mondell, Contributing Editor Pitt News. Image Description: A black & white...

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Equality vs. Equity: "At what point is equity enabling mediocrity?"

Recently I've had this question (or some version of it) come up. Here are some thoughts that I'd like to offer on ye' olde equality vs....

Mar 9, 20213 min read

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