Abuse and Discrimination Reporting: Stay on Top of Your D&I Efforts
When companies look at implementing diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs, it’s tempting to focus primarily on the pleasant aspects of...
Taking a Macro View of Microaggressions
While there are certainly many painful and shocking exceptions, the racism and discrimination faced by women, people of color and other...
Fed President’s Systemic Racism Essay Demonstrates Importance of Inclusion
Many white, middle class individuals balk at the idea that they’ve benefited from systemic racism. They may perceive it as an excuse used by
Building an Inclusive Workplace is a Responsibility for All of Us
Increasingly, companies are seeing the true business value of diversity and inclusion efforts. These aren’t simply feel-good initiatives...
NFL Debut Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in Racial Justice Efforts
Whether or not one agrees that politics or social justice movements belong in professional sports—or other entertainment media, for that mat
A Call to Action: Members of the Majority, and Majority Leaders, Need to Advocate for Minorities
One of the traditional arguments in favor of diversity is that by creating a diverse pool of individuals, you will necessarily end up with d
Have We Reached the Tipping Point on Race?
In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by Minneapolis police officers on May 26, 2020, many companies scramb
Making The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion
We’ve been arguing for years that a focus on diversity and inclusion isn’t simply a feel-good activity, it’s solid business sense and can pr
From Optional to Urgent: It’s Time for the Majority to Step Up
Never in my work on inclusion and diversity have I seen such a profound opportunity for change, particularly as it relates to the Black comm
How Diversity and Inclusion Have Changed
A few years ago, we talked about diversity and inclusion efforts “then” and “now.” That discussion serves as a useful starting point to unde
