5 Race Equity Resources You Need to Check Out
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Welcome to our latest 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 their article, Dr. Michael McAfee and Mahlet Getachew argue that businesses must reclaim DEI in the face of mounting political and legal challenges. They highlight the real, tangible benefits DEI brings—not just for companies, but for communities and society as a whole. DEI isn't just a buzzword; it's a powerful strategy that fuels long-term success, strengthens resilience, and creates a more just and thriving world.
McAfee and Getachew encourage leaders to embrace boldness, using data and expert insights to integrate DEI into the fabric of their operations. By doing so, businesses can create environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, while also driving innovation and prosperity. The message is clear: now is not the time to retreat in the face of opposition. Reclaiming DEI: Uniting Business and Society for Progress ↗?
“It’s never been more important for businesses to take bold action to secure our common future. DEI initiatives reach far beyond hiring practices and working environments. Healthy, thriving workforces have a powerful ripple effect that leads to stronger communities and greater stability for our economy and democracy.”
2. This Change Elemental blog by EIC advisor Trish Adobea Tchume beautifully explores the challenges and opportunities facing BIPOC leaders in today’s complex world, drawing an intriguing parallel between social movements and the life cycle of cicadas. It invites us to appreciate the often unseen, essential work that happens "underground" before movements come to life. By highlighting the power of converging efforts and the need for abundant resources, it makes a compelling case for why we need more long-term support and infrastructure to sustain leaders and communities through the ebb and flow of movement cycles. Ultimately, it’s about building a world where everyone can thrive, rooted in love, dignity, and justice. The Wisdom of Cicadas ↗?
“But because the marches or occupations eventually dissolve and that future has yet to materialize, we view these periods of uprising like the millions of cicada shells clinging to trees and crunching underfoot—as things that were once alive and are now dead. For this reason, both cicadas and the movement cycle remind us how deeply we must value time underground.”
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3. Catch a special episode of Break Fake Rules featuring Ibram X. Kendi , leading antiracist scholar and director at the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, along with Marcus Walton , CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) . This episode explores the false narratives that divide us by race and identity. Dr. Kendi sheds light on the construct of race and how racist divisions hinder our collective humanity, while Marcus Walton discusses the implications for philanthropy and the need to dismantle institutional barriers to fulfill its true purpose.
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4. Tune into the latest Playfull podcast episode featuring Merle M. as she dives into "The Promise, Practice, and Purpose of Everyday Democracy." Join the conversation with host Kristine and Merle as they explore how democracy thrives where well-being thrives, the importance of developing democratic skills like collaboration and deep listening, and how to make conflict generative. Merle also shares how the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, mirrors democracy—a game, a dance, and a fight that can’t be done alone. Discover how democracy is practiced daily, block by block, and why it’s not a finite resource but something we can grow together. Merle McGee: The Promise, Practice, and Purpose of Everyday Democracy?↗?
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5. Building Movement Project's new?2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems toolkit offers valuable frameworks and worksheets designed to help you clarify values, identify roles, and gather essential tools for effective community engagement and rapid response efforts. Explore strategies such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen to strengthen your impact. Prepare for the months ahead and ensure your organization is ready to respond to unfolding events. Download the toolkit ↗?
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