In this video blog, I discuss "fitting in" versus "leaning in" and the myriad challenges for Black women in professional development. This video was inspired by Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead". In the meantime, I want to hear from you: Should we be "Leaning In"? Should we be doing something else? Or … [Read more...] about Fit In vs. Lean In: Challenges of the Afro, Attire, and Attitude for Black Women
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Race Together Towards Understanding Each Other’s Humanity
In this video blog, I discuss Starbuck's #RaceTogether initiative and provide three recommendations for approaches to try in engaging the topic of race via productive dialogue. These are the books I mentioned in the video: Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation by Dr. Derald Wing Sue: http://amzn.to/1Ouaa5c Why Are All the Black … [Read more...] about Race Together Towards Understanding Each Other’s Humanity
“Diversity Is a Reality, Inclusion Is A Choice”: A Book Review
A few months ago I was invited to a talk by Stephen Frost, author of the new book titled, The Inclusion Imperative: How Real Inclusion Creates Better Business and Builds Better Societies. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it; however, as luck would have it, a colleague suggested that I read the book and gave me a copy. The Inclusion Imperative is an honest and up close … [Read more...] about “Diversity Is a Reality, Inclusion Is A Choice”: A Book Review
What Is a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?
In 2012, I was named the inaugural Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for Ryerson University, which is located in Toronto, Ontario. As such, my mandate is to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution such that all members of our Ryerson community have the opportunity to learn, work, and live in an … [Read more...] about What Is a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?
Why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Matter!
On January 20, 2013, the day before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observance in the United States, the dream will be realized again. President Barack Hussein Obama will be sworn in for a second term. He accomplished this feat by recognizing a new principle in American life: equity, diversity, and inclusion matter! For some time now, demographic … [Read more...] about Why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Matter!