When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For … [Read More...]
Diversity and Inclusion Topics
The Invisibility of EDI During Uncertain Times: Part 2
When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For … [Read More...]
Equity News
5 Ways of RESILIENCE to Support and Empower
It has been over two months since the murder and death of George Floyd, May 25, with the backdrop of a global pandemic and economic … [Read More...]
5 Ways to RESIST for Greater Self Empowerment and Agency
It has been over two months since the murder and death of George Floyd, May 25, with the backdrop of a global pandemic and economic … [Read More...]
Institutional Diversity Topics and Events
Presidents, CEOs and Executives: Avoid the Performative Trap and Be Truly Inclusive Leaders
Six years ago (March 22, 2016), I did a post titled “A Chief Diversity Officer’s (CDO’s) Message to University and College Presidents”. At that time, I was the inaugural Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) … [Read More...]
Denise O’Neil Green Named Among the 100 Inspirational D&I Leaders for 2021
Denise O'Neil Green, vice-president, equity and community inclusion, has been named among the 100 Inspirational D&I Leaders for 2021 I am so proud to be named among the 100 Inspirational D&I leaders for 2021. I thank my peers for the vote … [Read More...]
Ditching “Diversity”: Why It’s Time to Replace Diversity with Belonging in Equity and Inclusion Work
In 2020, ‘EDI’ work grew exponentially in response to what appeared to be a global reckoning on anti-Black racism. This included conducting surveys, holding training sessions, and creating new EDI positions that prior to the murder of George Floyd … [Read More...]
A New Normal: Resetting the EDI Space in 2021 and Beyond
With the tumultuous year of 2020 behind us, I’ve been reflecting on this idea of “a new normal”. A “new normal” commences when there’s been a paradigm shift, black swan event, or a significant life changing event that requires doing things … [Read More...]