5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out
Equity In The Center
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Welcome to our biweekly edition of 5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out! Here you'll find the top reads, podcasts, books, reports, and workshop opportunities that can help you on your race equity journey.
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1.?In this Harvard Business Review article, authors Agatha Agbanobi, M.Ed, CDP and? Viva Asmelash pose two critical questions: What are the individual, interpersonal, and organizational costs of neglecting how psychological safety is different for Black women? And how might a tailored approach to psychological safety boost well-being and work outcomes of Black women in the workforce? Backed by real-world experiences and research, including the 2022 Black Women Thriving report led by Ericka Hines, Founder of Every Level Leadership and Managing Director at Equity In The Center , the authors explore the unique challenges Black women face and provide strategies for individuals and organizations to foster an inclusive and supportive environment. Discover the importance of trust, systems change, and trauma-informed practices to support Black women in the workplace. Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company?↗?
“When we try to advocate for ourselves — especially when we surface our race in a conversation — we’re informally labeled as troublemakers. And this doesn’t just impact our day-to-day experience, it actually impacts the trajectory of our career.” - Ericka Hines
2.?Discover the transformative power of equitable evaluation in philanthropy in this article featuring Jara Dean-Coffey (she/her/hers) , the founding director of Equitable Evaluation Initiative (EEI). Dean-Coffey challenges the traditional practices of philanthropic evaluation, shedding light on the historical influences of early 20th-century tycoons and their impact on measurement and accountability. She emphasizes the need to question assumptions, address unconscious biases, and reframe outcomes to achieve true equity. With the Equitable Evaluation Framework as a guide, Dean-Coffey and her peers are driving change within foundations, reimagining evaluation practices, and fostering a culture of health and inclusivity. Read this article for a fresh perspective on evaluation and transformative work! Not as Smart as We Think We Are: Rethinking Evaluation to Advance and Reflect Equity with Jara Dean-Coffey?↗?
“There’s this idea that data just floats in the air, that it just exists absent of a human heart, head, and hand,” she said. “But as long as there’s a human heart, head, and hand, data is influenced by that. So there is no objectivity; there’s different degrees of subjectivity. And what I would appreciate is a greater honesty about that subjectivity.” - Jara Dean-Coffey
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3. In Western culture, there has been a historical emphasis on separation - from ourselves, from others, and from the Earth. However, john powell , a renowned expert on civil rights, racism, poverty, and democracy, argues that this separation is illusory. He asserts that we are deeply interconnected and must recognize this interconnectedness to address the existential crises we face and create a more compassionate society.?john a. powell - Belonging without Othering: The Story of our Future | Bioneers 2023?↗?
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4.?To wrap up Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, discover the power of transformative solidarity practices in these communities through a curated collection of Solidarity Stories and episodes from Building Movement Project 's Solidarity Is This podcast.?AAPI Heritage Month Solidarity Resources?↗?
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5.?Do you want to take concrete steps towards reparative action? Join the newly-launched Indigenous Reparations Cohort, a transformative one-year program of education, solidarity, and reparative action led by Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy (Oglala Lakota). Explore Indigenous history, culture, and spirituality while building meaningful supportive relationships via monthly Zoom and in-person meetings. Limited space available!?Register here?↗?
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1 年I love the Equity In The Center newsletters and am grateful you included us. Can’t wait to check out these other resources, namely the john powell…big fan of the work of the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley!