In February 2022, I decided to take a full break from social media for 30 days. This turned into a 9 month’s break…and it was accidentally the best decision I made for myself. First, some context: As a D.E.I. and HR Leader, I found myself called to social media, not…

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a growing trend of individuals, teams, and even organizations choosing a word or a mantra to focus on for the year. And while I admittedly haven’t chosen one for myself personally, I have figured out the word for organizations committing to continue D.E.I…

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 stopped sharing my personal experiences with racism a long time ago. One, because they happened so often that it was normal and the last thing I wanted to do after experiencing it was to re-live this normalcy in any way by experiencing it through my own words again. Second…

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. …