Do the Work

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“There is nothing of any consequence in education, in the economy, in city planning, in social policy that does not concern Black people.”

—Toni Morrison

When George Floyd was murdered, Blackness was morbidly en vogue. Companies were investing millions [over several years], painting roads, and donating to organizations left and right. Then, something curious happened. Well, not so curious if you follow the pattern of Black rights in this country and colonized nations — Blackness fell out of favor again. The fashion reset back to an illusion of inclusion - co-opting Black, activist language for white comfort. Black disabled, queer, etc. folx being passive aggressively erased in the name of political expediency and financial gain. The reality is however that irrespective of what mainstream platforms, movements, and institutions decide to latch onto for their own imperialist ends, Black people are impacted and Black people matter. Engage our latest conversations and content to see how we fulfill that belief.

- Zach

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Zach sits down with author, comedian, speaker, and producer W. Kamau Bell to talk about his latest book, DO THE WORK , as well as the upcoming season of his CNN show, United Shades of America. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach talks politics in this country and the relative value of voting and then brings on Nikki Fried , who is running for Governor of Florida. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with Dr. Danielle King , Assistant Professor, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychological Sciences, School of Social Sciences to talk about her research of micro-aggressions for Black professionals at work. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with George Walker , Chief Equity Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to talk the history of Planned Parenthood, his own journey as a DEI officer, the intersection of equity and health, and the reality of inequity for Black and brown communities in America. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with Jason Thompson , vice president, DE&I for Western Governors University, author, and public speaker to talk about the realities of Diversity and Inclusion. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with Jackye Clayton , VP of Talent Acquisition and DEI at Textio, to talk about this season of civil restriction, what companies could be doing as a response, and the future of DEI and work. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with Rick Chen , head of strategic brand partnerships at Blind , to talk about the role Blind plays in creating trusting and inclusive cultures. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with marketing executive Bianca Reed of Rain the Growth Agency to talk her journey and the role of DEI and marketing this decade. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Zach sits down with Chime's director of DEB Erica Johnson to talk Chime, companies response to Roe and access across the board. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Dr. Rayshawn Eastman , Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer & Title IX Coordinator at Mount St. Joseph University, shares how the university’s approach to D&I relies on design thinking and community engagement. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Ralph Smithers, Jr. , the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Leader for Encova Insurance, highlights how Encova leads within the Columbus business community to have a broader impact on equity. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Charles Watkins , Chief Diversity Officer and Equity Partner at Kubicki Draper, explains how his firm is strengthening its talent pipeline by investing in Black college students. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Kira Kimball , the national Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Marsh McLennan Agency, shares the multi-layered framework MMA uses to execute on its DEI strategies. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Iveliz Crespo , a senior global diversity, equity and inclusion advisor at Reed Smith LLP, explains how the firm is modeling transparency around its DEI goals to further inclusion in the legal industry globally. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Brittany Janay has published three new episodes of Liberated Love Notes for your listening pleasure - "I Am Nourished in Community," "My Authenticity is a Gift," and "I Embody a Loving Spirit of Accountability." Catch up on all of her latest content by clicking the photo.

Vonda 's new series, When White People Have Had Enuf, will bridge the gap in understanding what liberal white people face when it comes to taking tactics, tools and techniques to the streets to get real shit done. Episodes 1 through 5 are live now! Catch up on all of her latest content by clicking the photo.

Doctors Nikki Coleman &?Dr. Markisha Webster , a diversity, equity and inclusion director who is a real DEI leader doing the work, break down how exactly she does it in this episode. Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris return on a brand new season of The Access Point! In this premiere episode they jump into "the halftime report" - what's top of mind for Black and brown professionals in corporate spaces? Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Our hosts Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds & Dr. Lonnie Morris welcome special guest Jamaal Boykin on this episode of The Access Point! Allyship, Pride and LGBT in 2022 - how should Black and brown professionals show up??Listen by clicking the photo or here .

Tristan ?has been discussing a host of subjects, ranging from why passion and work don't always mix, the best time to schedule your interview, and signs it's time for a new job. Catch up on all of his latest content by clicking the photo.

Powered by Blind, we surveyed thousands of verified tech, automotive, and consulting professionals on Blind to get a peek into what employees are feeling at this moment. Read our newest blog post penned by Zach Nunn & Mike Schmidt to review our findings - just click the photo or here .