Equity Labs

Join us on Tuesday, March 18th for this month's Community Hour, where we will be discussing the idea of love as a force for social change, healing, and liberation in the workplace.?Facilitators Ebony Wilkinson Joseph, MNPL and Christina Dellaventura will lead our discussion. You can expect: - Insightful discussions on how love can guide decision-making, leadership, and conflict resolution within organizations.? - Practical tools for embedding love in organizational culture, building inclusive environments, and fostering deep solidarity.? - Interactive Q&A and community sharing on applying love as a praxis in your own context.? Learn more and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/etJRtypi #radicallove #communityhour #equitylabs

The deadline to register for our Spring Equity Reads program has been extended to Monday, March 10th! With our first session on March 18th, the last day to register is quickly approaching. During our sessions this spring, you can expect to discuss the following topics: - Uncovering the Racialized History of Body Size Bias - Breaking the Link: Unpacking Myths about Weight and Health - Mother Knows Best? Body Image and Relationships - Taking up Space: Body Liberation and Size-Inclusive Activism Learn more about the program and register to attend by Monday, March 10th: https://lnkd.in/eKNG4yy6 #bookclub #bodyimage #equityreads

In our Spring 2025 Equity Reads iteration, we will be covering content from four different authors, with each session revolving around a unique aspect of weight stigma and liberation. The works we will be discussing are I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings, Fat Girls in Black Bodies by Dr. Joy Cox, and the podcast Food Psych by Christy Harrison. Each of these works contribute to a larger conversation on body image, stigma, and liberation. Learn more about the programming of this upcoming Equity Reads cohort and register today: https://lnkd.in/e9mbMcK4 #bodyimage #equityreads #bookclub #liberation

Meet the facilitators of our upcoming iteration of Equity Reads, focused on conversations surrounding body image, stigma, and liberation. Our facilitators will be Christina Dellaventura and Erin Harrop. Christina currently serves as a Community Development Officer at Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York (LISC NY), where she manages a portfolio of programs and capacity building initiatives related to workforce development, financial mobility, economic development, and leadership development. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, cohort facilitation, and program design, management, and evaluation. Erin Harrop, LICSW, PhD, is an assistant professor at University of Denver and a licensed medical social worker. Erin’s research focuses on eating disorders, weight stigma, adolescent health behaviors, and patient-provider communication. They partner with patients, clinicians, healthcare centers, and advocacy-based agencies to develop compassionate, inclusive health interventions that increase wellbeing and decrease distress. Learn more about Equity Reads and register today: https://lnkd.in/e9mbMcK4 #equityreads #bookclub #deij

Last week, we talked about corporate social responsibility in a time of immense governmental deregulation. Corporations should consider the social impact they have when they consider bringing new products and services to the market. They should also consider the power and influence of the consumer. Consumers can and should consider themselves stakeholders in the corporate landscape and put their purchasing power to use in holding corporations accountable when the government abdicates its responsibilities. ? Equity Labs facilitator?Scott van Loo?outlines below a list of organizations who have actively separated from values such as?#diversity,?#equity,?#Inclusion, and?#justice. While not an exhaustive list, Scott highlights the power of collective action and how by aligning your spending habits with your values you can hold corporations accountable and and encourage responsible action.? ? View the list below:

Over the past few months, numerous executive orders, policy rollouts, and federal decisions have created ripple effects with still-unknown impacts. To stay informed, our team relies on resources like Just Security which monitors legal challenges to the administration. Building an intentional and trusted information ecosystem requires tools like this—ensuring you can stay updated, responsive, and active in an evolving landscape. Explore the #litigation tracker: https://lnkd.in/gs8UtfPa

TODAY at 10 AM: Join us for a discussion with facilitators Stephanie Lang and Ashley Hill on navigating change in the DEIJ space. Together, we’ll collaborate on ways to stay grounded in our commitment to justice while navigating the complexities of working within systems that may not be receptive to change.? Learn more and register to attend this event: https://lnkd.in/gvq7BmQM

We have witnessed an increase?in rhetoric?around?diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)?work—from policy rollbacks to organizational resistance. Our February Community Hour centers supporting leaders and employees who are navigating complex and changing policy and processes within their organization. ? Join us on?Tuesday, February 25, at 10 a.m. MST?for Equity Lab's?free, virtual Community Hour?where we’ll explore: - Strategies for advocating when leadership is resistant - Navigating shifting policies and institutional barriers - Staying grounded and sustaining your commitment to equity work ? Assistant Director?Ashley Hill and Equity Labs Facilitator?Stephanie Lang will guide the discussion, offer insights and actionable steps to support your leadership and advocacy. ? Register now:?https://lnkd.in/gvq7BmQM

In our increasingly deregulated landscape, corporate leadership must prioritize social responsibility. The responsibility truly lies within each organization's leadership to remain socially conscious. In the following article, Chenthu Jayton (Jayachandiran) discusses the current climate of deregulation and the importance of self-regulation during this time. Read the full article: #corporatesocialresponsibility #csr #deregulation

More companies and organizations are offering unlimited paid time off (PTO) intending to recruit high quality candidates and keep them. With unlimited PTO, employees can take the time they want, when they want to – within the bounds of their work schedule. While unlimited PTO sounds good, it can be challenging for employees to intentionally take advantage of this benefit and use their time for more than just sick days, appointments, or caring giving. Suzy Walther, the Chief People Officer outlines her recommendations regarding unlimited PTO. For her company they still have unlimited PTO but now have a minimum time off “floor”. This means employees MUST take at least 15 days of PTO, anything above that is their choice. With a new year, comes the planning of time off for?many employees that can be plagued with uncertainty about accepted requests. Including time off “floors” is an example of systemically changing the structure of time off to encourage and support employees to rest as they see fit. Read more about how to systemically ensure rest and employee support: https://lnkd.in/ec8Mjje #pto #timeoff