You may have heard or read (because they made it public so they clearly wanted you to) about Basecamp’s business announcement, shifting back to what they have described as a return to “ what we do best”. In reading it, it seems that what they do best is focus on…

February 1 signifies a new month and also the start of Black History month. And while I have my own longer thoughts about why this should not be just a month that are connected back to the original intent of what this month was created for, I also recognize that…

We’ve been living in two different countries my whole life. My father’s whole life. His father’s whole life. His father’s father’s whole life. And I could keep going in building this list, except for the fact that at some point, I won’t be able to trace any further back because…

As 2020 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting a ton on the where organizations should go next in moving from a place of D.E.I. programs not resulting in real change to ones that are centering racial equity always. 9 things that I think are holding companies back? See below: …

An open letter from your Black diversity consultant — First, I usually hear it in your voice. Then, I see it in your body language: the SHIFT. We’re on a call to discuss your newfound interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion work as an organization and as a leader. The second I shift from the word inclusion to the…

I saw you coming. it was the night of the Vice-Presidential debate where Kamala Harris said to Pence “ I’m speaking” and the internet lost its mind, you included. …

You don’t have to pretend everything is normal — On November 9, 2016, I woke up, heard the results of the presidential election, and immediately laid back down in my bed. I stayed that way for a while, thinking, “I have to be at work in an hour, but I’m not even sure I can move right now,” and…