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Allyship Tips | August 2024, Vol. 1
Building a community requires a willingness to learn about things you don’t know. These tips are meant to give practical ways to practice allyship & actively support inclusion & belonging. REPEAT YOURSELF WHEN ASKED Check out Casual Ableism, an Instagram account that raises awareness of ableism by sharing real situations. Here’s one of their posts that is especially helpful: “The…
DEI Committees | August 2024, Vol. 1
In a time when the mention of DEI evokes questions, why am I encouraging you to consider creating a committee or continuing your work in a committee? Simple! Whatever acronym you choose, the goal is to create spaces where people of all ages, backgrounds, genders, abilities, races, etc. can feel valued, encouraged to contribute, and connected. I hope that your…
DEI Dictionary | August 2024, Vol. 1
Words have power! Check out these terms that provide information and understanding in the ever-evolving lexicon of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Bigotry – An unreasonable or irrational attachment to negative stereotypes and prejudices. Body positivity – a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities. Denial – The refusal to acknowledge…
Habari | August 2024, Vol. 1
Director’s Corner Friends! I’ve missed you! Happy New Bar Year and thanks for taking the time to check out Habari. I hope that you will learn something new or reflect on lessons that you have previously learned. Since the last issue of Habari so much has happened in this state, this country, and the world. It seems that every day,…
DEI Committees | April 24, Vol. 1
Difference is not inherently bad; however, we must recognize it productively. If your organization or firm is starting a new DEI committee or working to maintain one, be sure that the conversations you are having are not harmful. Establish guidelines for navigating challenging conversations before you get started to avoid potentially damaging your efforts or harming a participant. One of…
DEI Dictionary | April 24, Vol. 1
Words have power! Check out these terms that provide information and understanding in the ever-evolving lexicon of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Accommodation: A change in the environment or in the way things are customarily done that allows an individual with a disability to have equal opportunity, access, and participation. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The ability to manage both one’s own emotions and…
Habari | April 24, Vol. 1
Director’s Corner Hello, new & returning friends! Thanks for taking the time to check out Habari. I hope you will learn something that encourages you to be a better ally and engage with others meaningfully. Some of you may have been missing Habari over the last few weeks. We are working on some exciting new changes, so I appreciate your…
Allyship Tips | April 24, Vol. 1
Building a community requires a willingness to learn about things you don’t know. These tips are meant to give practical ways to practice allyship & actively support inclusion & belonging. DON’T TOUCH THEIR HAIR Someone’s hair or any body part is not ours to touch. It’s disrespectful to think we have the right to do so, whether we ask first…