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Who is We?

Equity always gives leaders the opportunity to plan with clarity. Advocacy strategies should always clearly name who your work centers and why.

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The Roots and Fruits of America’s Racism

Racism is so deeply embedded in America’s public policies and cultural fabric. If you are brave enough to look, you’ll see its roots and fruits all around you.

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Take Action Toward Changes You Want

Action is an everyday leadership practice. Yet fear, anxiety, and overwhelm often keep leaders stuck in a cycle of overanalyzing their organization’s problems at a time when when equity commitments require meaningful action. This blog post explores how to break the loop of inaction and take intentional steps toward meaningful, concrete results.

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Let’s Tell More Structural Stories

Structural stories focus on problems created by the systems we live in. Typically, Americans don’t see systems, but we always feel their impact.

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Race in the Workplace is a newsletter to help you get equitable results in changing times. It is published weekly for leaders of organizations and teams. Each newsletter includes actionable tools, practical guidance, and best practices for leaders who believe that equity still matters.