Equity Edit: Are We Really Committed or Just Conveniently Inclusive?
Jasmine Fluker M.Ed
Founder of the Pivotal Paradigm Project + EDify App | DEIB Strategist | Executive Professional & Coach [Niche: Identity + Human Centered Leadership]| Speaker | Content Maven & Personal Branding Coach
This week, we’re cutting through the noise. From corporate DEI backpedaling to the tragic loss of Kiah Duggins, to AI quietly reshaping workplaces and equity is at a crossroads. The question is: who’s still standing for it?
?? DEI Ain’t Dead—But Some Leaders Are Acting Like It Is Too many companies are treating DEI like a nice-to-have rather than a core leadership value. Amira Barger lays out the real work that needs to happen for organizations to stay accountable. Are leaders committed, or just checking a box? ?? Amira Barger on DEI & Leadership
Saurel Quettan calls on us to take bold action, not passive stances. The fight for equity doesn’t thrive in comfort—it demands risk. Are you playing it safe or standing in the fire? ?? Saurel Quettan’s Bold Stand for DEI
Shaun Harper breaks it down: Inclusion is just good leadership. If DEI feels “extra,” you’re doing it wrong. Here are five actions every leader should take. ?? Shaun Harper’s 5 Actions for DEI Leadership
?? #SayHerName—Because They Won’t If We Don’t Kiah Duggins should be here. Instead, she’s another name we are forced to say in the fight for justice. Leah Goodridge reminds us why we must never stop amplifying Black women’s stories. ?? Leah Goodridge on Kiah Duggins & Justice
The NAACP continues to push the #SayHerName movement, ensuring that Black women’s lives—and losses—are not erased. Who else isn’t being named? ?? NAACP’s #SayHerName Campaign
?? AI Is Changing Work—But Who’s Watching the Bias? AI is shaping the future of HR—but let’s be real: who’s making sure it’s equitable? Daniela G. Herrera unpacks how AI in hiring can either remove bias or reinforce it. ?? Daniela G. Herrera on AI in HR
We don’t often talk about speech-language pathology as an equity issue—but it absolutely is. Dr. T.W. Smith explains why access to communication support is a social justice issue. ?? Dr. T.W. Smith on Speech Pathology & Equity
???? Resilience or Just Survival Mode? Rod Cotton challenges us to think deeper: Are we building resilience, or just getting comfortable with exhaustion? True strength means knowing when to fight, rest, and pivot. ?? Rod Cotton on Strength in a Fractured World
Sarah Kate Ellis speaks to the business world: Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building sustainable, inclusive systems. What does resilience look like in your space? ?? Sarah Kate Ellis on Business & Resilience
?? Equity in Business—More Than a Buzzword? When brands say “we care about diversity,” do they mean it—or is it just marketing? Tarang Amin of e.l.f. Beauty proves that DEI can be more than lip service—it can be a business model. ?? Tarang Amin on DEI & Business at e.l.f. Beauty
? The Hard Question: What’s Left When the Hype Fades? What does real commitment to justice and inclusion look like when the moment has passed? When the world moves on, who’s still here doing the work?
???? Drop your thoughts. Let’s get real.
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About Jasmine Fluker
Jasmine Fluker is a dynamic leader, strategist, and storyteller with over a decade of experience driving transformative change at the intersections of equity, leadership, and community. As the Founder of The Pivotal Paradigm Project, Jasmine has redefined how organizations approach diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative strategies and community-driven solutions.
Jasmine is also the creator of Equity Insights with Jas and The Equity Edit, two influential newsletters that spark thought-provoking discussions, amplify underrepresented voices, and inspire meaningful action. Her expertise spans strategic planning, DEI coaching, and community organizing, all rooted in a deep commitment to fostering collective liberation and human-centered leadership.
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3 周Jasmine, great points! Who's leading the way in sustainable DEI?
Executive Coach & DEI Consultant| Human-Centered Design Expert| Speaker| Strategic Planning Guru| I help companies take strategic action to improve culture and data around employee engagement and belonging.
3 周Jasmine Fluker, M.Ed, thank you for always putting me on to others who are still doing this work!
Clinical Research Consultant| Healthcare Provider & Advocate | Education Specialist
4 周Thanks for the shout out!
I make workplaces *work* ?? Award-Winning DEI, Talent, & Workplace Consultant ?? Trainer, Speaker & Facilitator ?? LinkedIn Top Voice ?? Equitably and Intentionally Inclusive
4 周I'm so grateful for the shout-out!
I help leaders build liberatory cultures so their teams can become more unified so they can focus on their mission and do great work together. Looking for Co-Conspirators to Change the World.
1 个月Some of the folks who are "stopping" DEI were never really doing it in the first place... but you didn't hear that from me! #FakeEquity