What keeps me up at night

Since one post reached 48,000 and had 814 reposts I have been thinking about how I can leverage this particular newsletter to bring in more decision makers on the "why and how" to deliver equity in all workplaces. I don't see enough representation and replication of our voices, our news and our solutions providing "thought leadership" on LinkedIn.

There is a missed opportunity to feature Black thought leadership around Black workplace solutions. This is important because it positions allies, accomplices and advocates who are decision makers to understand why and how drive equity. The same holds true with Latino/Hispanic, Indigenous, Asian and men, women, LGTBQIA+, nonbinary, disability, and veterans of all diversity dimensions in my network, too. But I choose to use my platform to transform inequity into equity through a Black lens for Black people.

I think of myself as a strategist who decisionmakers listen to, collaborate with and follow through with actions that support historically excluded groups and all talent around the globe. Throughout my day to day I lead meetings and activate discussions on everything from recruiting to promotion. There have been times I would share a Black name with a gazillion followers that folx never heard of. Mine is a name they know. There have been times when teams would make referrals of either a White man or White woman owned brand. Until I shared a different name. There have been times when an issue was on the table and I was able to drive awareness and understanding through an article or resource different than the norm. Representation matters.

LinkedIn is a powerful platform with influence across markets beyond United States like LinkedIn India, LinkedIn UK and more. What I see is the occasional of reposting of major Black news stories that go viral, but the circulation often is within our community. It does not reach decision makers. Why don't you see us? What you and I see are insights from the same resources, the same authors, and the same thought leaders taking up space as the "source of truth." While they share important information on a myriad of topics, I just believe that Black talent can also speak to the same. And I have not seen enough evidence that these resources are leading transformative change in the world of work for Black talent. A feel good quote is not going to do it alone. To give credit, some news sources have Black talent providing insight, but not nearly enough of us. Given media is a huge platform, my spidey senses tells me that you need hear MORE of us, add MORE diverse resources to your news feed to shift from good intent to exceptional impact.

Instead of asking why, I just decided to do it.

This season The Equity Source will highlight Black voices, stories and diverse resources that should be on your radar and in your news feed so that we are included and not excluded.

Here are the top stories and solutions that should be in your newsfeed:

• What supports are available to working parents of Autistic kids? Look for Black Neurodivergence in a White World in Parenting Magazine
• Did you know you that business leaders can partner with the Black Women’s Health Imperative ? Read this Opinion . The Workplace Is Making Black Women Sick. Here's How To Make It Healthier.
• How can Listen and Learn Circles ensure Black talent voice is included for a better experience at work? Read Subtle racial slights at work cause job dissatisfaction, burnout for Black employees by Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies .
• Are Black women in your organization wearing their hair "naturally" or "professionally?" NPR published this article on Black women's hair.
• In what ways are promotion systems being challenged and changed? Black Women In White Workplaces Are More Likely To Be Considered 'Low Performers is the topic from Essence Communications Inc. Read this .
• Can we rethink how to employers can aid in Black women's wealth? Go deeper with theGrio focused on Home Ownership for Single Black Women.

• On a High Note: Essence Communications Inc. featured ‘I Knew Her As My Friend’: Jurnee Smollett Penned A Heartfelt Tribute To Hydeia Broadbent listed here. Thank you for reading. ??Repost to your network.

LaTonya Davis is the editor and writer of The Equity Source and Thought Leader with Autism and DEI Expertise. She offers keynote speaking, summits and Real Time Coaching (RTC) in corporate, education and nonprofit spaces. Visit the website or listen to her podcasts on Apple and Podbean .