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Dr. Cheryl Thompson

Ditching “Diversity”: Why It’s Time to Replace Diversity with Belonging in Equity and Inclusion Work

September 8, 2021 by Guest Author 1 Comment

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 did not exist. Equity is defined as redistributing benefits and removing burdens so that all individuals and groups have access to … [Read more...] about Ditching “Diversity”: Why It’s Time to Replace Diversity with Belonging in Equity and Inclusion Work

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