"Oh, you're so articulate." "Where are you really from?" "I don’t see color."
We’ve all heard these phrases, but what’s really behind them? 👀
When someone says “I don’t see color,” they’re not being neutral—they’re erasing a person’s racial or ethnic identity and dismissing the unique experiences tied to it.
In the latest episode of the Equity Matters Podcast. I’m breaking down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) microaggressions we hear every day in the workplace. It's time to understand the impact and start having real conversations about inclusion.
🎧 Tune in now to the full episode and learn how we can do better.
Ever been told 'You're so articulate' or 'I don't see color'? Let’s talk about the hidden impact of microaggressions at work and how they shape our workplace culture. Catch the latest episode of Equity Matters Podcast, now streaming on all platforms.
And yes, that is a shameless selfie from one of my first jobs. Quarter zip fleece with the tie was nasty work.
What are microaggressions, and how do they shape the everyday experiences of those on the receiving end? In this short preview of our upcoming episode, we offer a glimpse into the subtle, often unintentional remarks or actions that can reinforce harmful stereotypes and perpetuate inequality. Tune in for a quick dive into how these interactions affect people and why understanding them is the first step toward fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
Full episode available on Monday!
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The positive connections between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and business results have been documented for years. But examining the business benefits of diverse representation without considering equity and inclusion provides a limited picture of DEI’s true potential. Creating a fair and inclusive work environment where workers of all backgrounds can contribute and succeed is vital—even more so now that diversity is the reality of many workplaces. Today we join Dr. Herman Pryor, Self-Equity Coach at HIP Enterprise to discuss characteristics of effective DEI leadership, creating metrics for success and articulating the ROI of DEI.
Black Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time. Racism, discriminations, HIV stigma, and homophobia affect the overall health and well-being of African American gay and bisexual men. Today we join Dr. Darnell Motley, Sexual Health Researcher at the University of Chicago to discuss the history of HIV/AIDS and how it shows up in Black communities, the obstacles to accessing quality care, and some of the overlap between COVID–19 and HIV as it relates to response and inequity.
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The CDC estimates that African Americans represent more than one-third of all people living with HIV. Rejection, historical and on-going discrimination, racism, internalized racism, judgment, and anxiety play a huge part in Black men accessing and receiving quality care and treatment. This week on Equity Matters we will hear from Dr. Darnell Motley on how HIV/AIDS can be framed as a racial justice issue, the ongoing impacts of stigma, and the future of this important research.
#EquityMatters #Inclusion #Diversity #PublicHealth #PublicHealthPodcasts #SocialWork #HIV #HIVAwareness
Have you noticed performative allyship? Where someone makes a bare minimum display of their support for marginalized communities in an effort to show they are on their side? And once a tweet or two has been shared, it’s back to business as usual. This form of empty advocacy is unproductive and disregards the need for sacrifice and work by privileged individuals. Today we join Déjà D. Rollins as she describes how performative allyship stifles progress and attempts to create real change.
#EquityMatters #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #LCSW #SocialWork #Communications #Allies #Allyship #PerformativeAllyship #SocialJustice
Exposure to abuse, neglect, discrimination, violence, and other adverse experiences increases a person’s lifelong potential for serious health problems and engaging in high risk behaviors. As providers grow more aware of trauma’s impact, they are realizing the value of trauma-informed approaches to care. Today we join Dr. Fanike Kiara Young to discuss the key ingredients necessary for establishing a trauma-informed culture, the impacts of trauma on maternal health inequities, and coping with trauma triggers.
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#EquityMatters #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #LCSW #SocialWork #PublicHealth #Trauma #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Therapy #MaternalHealth
The effects of #traumatic events place a heavy burden on individuals, families, and communities. Research has shown that traumatic experiences are associated with both #behavioralhealth and chronic #physicalhealth conditions, especially those traumatic events that occur during childhood. Substance use, mental health conditions, and other risky behaviors have been linked with traumatic experiences. This week on Equity Matters we will hear from Dr. Fanike Kiara Young, past Director of CGI's Doctor of Behavioral Health Program as she reflects on the different kinds of trauma, how entities can become #traumainformed and how these approaches can be used to advance racial #equity.
Today we feature @DerekLuke from the film Antwon Fisher and the T is brought to you by @UncleBobbies
All people who need care should be able to see their doctor without worrying about being mistreated, harassed, or denied service outright.
Discrimination in health care settings endanger LGBTQ people’s lives through delays or denials of medically necessary care. Today we join Hayden Dawes to discuss the consequences of implicit bias on LGBTQ health, finding the right mental health provider, and how we can grant ourselves permission to be our best selves.
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#LGBTQ health disparities, including higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, depression, anxiety, suicidality, tobacco use, and substance use disorders, result from #bias enacted at individual, interpersonal, social, and structural levels. An important way to reduce disparities, therefore, is for health care professionals to address their own biases on the individual and interpersonal levels. This week on Equity Matters, we will hear from Hayden Dawes, social worker and PhD student as we discuss the challenges impacting people of color and LGBTQIA individual, while seeking to advance methods to intervene on provider implicit and explicit biases.
Black excellence brought you by Grace Jones from Boomerang, Martin Lawrence from Life, and the hilarious Robin Harris in House Party. 👕: @trap_politics
In every corner of #sports, athletes have long been some of the most vocal and expressive leaders on the forefront of change in society. Perhaps in the last decade, athletes’ contribution to consciousness-raising has reached a pinnacle. Today we join Ashton Henderson MA, MBA immediate past Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for the Detroit Pistons to discuss the distinct #equality and #inclusion challenges facing professional sports, the Good Ol Boy Network’s pervasiveness, and how to create more inclusive spaces in the athletic arena.
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