For well over a decade, June has been home to both LGBT Pride Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month. The Los Angeles Pride Parade celebrates its 50th anniversary this year – at a point in history that couldn’t be more timely. The parade has always taken place in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of […]
Diversity efforts have become formulaic over the years. Where is leadership missing the mark?
In the best cases, companies hire a diversity leader, afford the person no power or resources, and expect miracles. This knee-jerk reaction is both careless and, looking at the landscape today, makes little difference, says this D&I strategist. Over three weeks ago, when we watched George Floyd with a knee on his neck, the video […]
Simply Good: When Things Are Neither Good Nor Simple
How do we begin? To be honest, I can’t even wrap my head around the tragic death of George Floyd, let alone the events unfolding in its wake over the past week. Maybe, like me, many of you are feeling angry, discouraged, or even hopeless. Two weeks ago, we were unified in the battle against […]