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YIS’s Pledge to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB) At YIS, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone in our community feels respected, valued, and included. This commitment comes to life through our focus on gender equity and the diverse voices of BIPOC, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our journey to articulate this commitment began with a simple question from our LGBTQIA+ Team: "How many clicks does it take to find our community's commitment to diversity on our website?" Realizing the need for a more visible statement, students from the high school Gender Equity Movement and LGBTQIA Advocacy Team collaborated to create a comprehensive DEIJB statement. This effort was complemented by a student-designed logo that symbolizes our commitment. We believe that embracing DEIJB not only enriches our community but also sets a standard for behavior and decision-making within YIS. This statement is now prominently displayed on our website and integrated into our operations and culture. We are proud to say that it guides us in creating a safe and inclusive space for all, ensuring that every person at YIS feels they truly belong. For a detailed look at our DEIJB commitment and community reactions, check out the full article on our website linked in the comments.

In recognition of Small Business Month, the FSRSD commends small business owners' creativity, innovation, and dedication!?Small Business Enterprise (SBEs)?are defined as firms with 249 or fewer employees.??SBEs?form the foundation of the U.S. economy, catalyzing innovation, creating job opportunities, and stabilizing the economy. Supporting them is an economic necessity and a means to foster thriving communities.?Many FSRSD’s member corporations include SBEs in their supplier diversity efforts and provide programming and support to increase opportunities and engagement. Robert Simpson T.J. Lewis Kevin Deese Lynn B. Reddrick Rosi Soriano Hasan Sally Wilson Teresa LeFevre Lissa Miller Bonnie Nijst Hope Jacoway Marsha Thornton David V. WBENC National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Disability:IN National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. #DiversityandInclusion #SupplierDiversity #financeindustry #BusinessExcellence?#FSRSD

To anyone interested in developing resources to promote #socialjusticeeducation, I would highly recommend this framework from Team Eltonix! (NB: Authentic language might include instances of swearing :)).

Unlocking the Power of Diversity in Business: Building Stronger Communities Discover how to leverage diversity for business success by engaging with various communities. Learn how to collaborate with organizations owned by Black individuals, men and women, or individuals with disabilities. Explore the importance of continuous learning and establishing apprentice programs to bring new perspectives to your board of directors or advisors. #DiversityInBusiness #BuildingCommunities #BusinessSuccess #EngagingCommunities #ContinuousLearning #ApprenticePrograms #BlackOwnedBusinesses #WomenInBusiness #DisabilityInclusion #BoardOfDirectors

As we celebrate Pride Month, it's important to remember our ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity, especially when it comes to promoting LGBT2sQIA+ inclusion. Here are some steps you can take to create an inclusive organization: Education and Awareness: Educate yourself and people around you about the LGBT2sQIA+ community, their struggles, and their rights. This will foster understanding and empathy. Inclusive Policies: Review and update company policies to ensure they are inclusive. This includes non-discrimination policies, benefits, and leave policies that recognize all types of families. Safe Spaces: Create safe spaces in the workplace where LGBT2sQIA+ employees can express themselves freely. Representation: Ensure representation of the LGBT2sQIA+ community in decision-making roles. This will ensure their voices are heard and their needs are considered. Support Groups: Establish support groups within the organization where LGBT2sQIA+ employees can share their experiences and challenges. Remember, promoting LGBT2sQIA+ inclusion is not just about policies and initiatives. It's about creating a culture of acceptance and respect. Let's use this Pride Month as a stepping stone towards a more inclusive future.

Great Forbes article linked below that shows that small businesses thrive when they embraced inclusion. "The roots of DEI can be traced back to the civil rights movements of the 1960s, when activists fought against racial segregation and discrimination. Over time, the scope of diversity and inclusion work expanded to encompass not only race but also gender, sexual orientation, disability and other facets of identity. Organizations began recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion not just as a moral imperative, but also as a strategic advantage, leading to the development of policies and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, ensuring equity and fostering inclusive environments. Today, diversity and inclusion work continues to evolve, and it has become a political issue, with some states banning the work and others doubling down on its importance." https://lnkd.in/eB_Xupuc

Starting a small business is challenging – especially for diverse owners who often face challenges in accessing capital and opportunities for growth. Through our Supplier Diversity Program, Independence Blue Cross supports these resilient business owners. It’s good for our business and benefits the regional economy. Together with our affiliates in 2023, we spent over $315 million with diverse suppliers and invested approximately $900 million in corporate assets with diverse asset managers. Learn more about the positive impact of supplier diversity programs in this video and blog by #IBX Supplier Diversity Director Chuck Stefanosky. #SupplierDiversity #EconomicEquity

Inclusion requires intension. Intension drives inclusion. Here’s a great post by the Inclusion Allies Coalition about how some simple technology can include those who are deaf and hard of hearing in a much loved game! #diversity #equity #inclusion #DEI #deafandhardofhearing

Launching the Elmbridge Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy At the beginning of Pride month in June, we were thrilled to launch the Elmbridge Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. ? Our EDI Strategy outlines a step up in our aspiration and commitment towards reducing inequality throughout all our communities across Elmbridge. ? In presenting this strategy, we recognise that treating everyone the same and providing equal opportunities is not sufficient in building an inclusive Elmbridge.? ? We all face different barriers to opportunity in life, and there are parts of our community who still face systemic discrimination and prejudice. As such we acknowledge the need to provide additional support to those who need it most.? ? The strategy is significantly shaped not just by council equality, diversity and inclusion champions, but by conversations with local community groups who work to achieve this every day in relation to all of the protected characteristics and pledge to continue that engagement as we move from strategy to action.? ? https://lnkd.in/ep7n64Ay #equality #EDI #pride

???Day 5: Decentering Whiteness: Creating Space for All Voices??? In our ongoing celebration of Pride and Juneteenth, today we focus on the crucial task of decentering whiteness in our movements. By challenging the dominance of white perspectives, we create space for marginalized voices and build more inclusive communities. ???Key Highlights: James Baldwin: Writer and social critic, addressing the complexities of race, sexuality, and class. Andrea Jenkins: First openly transgender Black woman elected to public office in the U.S., advocating for intersectional justice. Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender activist fighting for the rights of trans women of color and decentering whiteness in the LGBTQ+ movement. Quote of the Day: "The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house." – Audre Lorde Decentering whiteness is not about excluding white-skinned people but about removing the limited lens imposed by white supremacy. This approach enriches our movements, making them more inclusive and effective. ?? Read more and join the conversation on my Substack newsletter ???Upcoming Workshop!??? Join us for the live workshop "Building Intentional Communities" at the end of this month to delve deeper into community-building strategies. ???Register for the workshop here ???https://lnkd.in/eTcK86xa ???Support Equity in Education Consider becoming a paid subscriber to support equity in education. Your contributions help keep this valuable content accessible to all. ???Become a paid subscriber In solidarity and empowerment, Desireé B Stephens #Pride #Juneteenth #DecenteringWhiteness #Intersectionality #CommunityBuilding #BlackQueerLeaders #SocialJustice #DEIA #InclusiveCommunities #Liberation #EquityInEducation