Ruha Benjamin Named 2024 MacArthur Fellow: A Visionary Scholar Transforming Innovation and Social Justice

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Ruha Benjamin Named 2024 MacArthur Fellow: A Visionary Scholar Transforming Innovation and Social Justice

Congratulations to the brilliant Ruha Benjamin, our newest 2024 MacArthur Fellow! Her groundbreaking work explores the intersection of science, technology, and social justice, shining a light on how innovation can perpetuate inequity. From her insights on the "New Jim Code" to empowering communities to reimagine a more just future, Ruha challenges us to rethink the systems shaping our world.

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Equity Is Out and Inclusion Is In? That's What the Leading HR Org. Says

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Equity Is Out and Inclusion Is In? That's What the Leading HR Org. Says

SHRM's Shift from DEI to I&D: A Step Back for Workplace Equity? That’s what many are wondering after this recent announcement. While SHRM argues that "equity" can cause confusion, critics emphasize its importance in ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees. How will this affect your HR efforts AND your speaker hiring practices? Let’s dive in.

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Ready to cool down with fall celebrations? Us, too. Here's a preview!

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Ready to cool down with fall celebrations? Us, too. Here's a preview!

We’ve got less than a month left of summer, so we’re already gearing up for fall! Between the welcome chill in the air and all-things-cozy, there is so much to celebrate! Check out our preview of notable months, weeks, and days below—and don’t miss your chance to book our speakers to commemorate these dates for in-person or online events for your organization.

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Honoring Black History Month: Roadblocks to Equity with Tina Opie

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Honoring Black History Month: Roadblocks to Equity with Tina Opie

Outspoken speaker Tina Opie is an award-winning educator and researcher whose trademarked Shared Sisterhood framework has been the catalyst for individuals and organizations to unearth blind spots when it comes to biases and make lasting change, particularly when it comes to overcoming roadblocks to said justice and equity. Her book, Shared Sisterhood, digs deep into those strategies and unpacks actionable steps we can take to be more inclusive at work and at home. And it’s that book that is the groundwork for Tina’s proven strategies for overcoming obstacles to the race and gender-based discrimination that happens at more organizations than you might think.

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Celebrating Pride: Outspoken Team Member, Devin Forbes, Shares His Story

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Celebrating Pride: Outspoken Team Member, Devin Forbes, Shares His Story

This month should inspire conversations between friends, colleagues and families. Promote conversations that, otherwise, might not come up. Be daring. This is our chance to share beliefs and to listen to the beliefs of others. Pride month offers an opportunity to take a step back and admire the progress that has been made, and to smile at the future we continue to build. Though our world is not without faults, just take a moment to appreciate where we are and the accomplishments that allow for us to feel safe. Take this month to remember the heroes who came before us. Offer the recognition and gratitude for the freedoms we know today. Take the chance to share your story, because showing your happiness and your pride just might fall upon the ears of a scared individual who feels alone. Your story might be the single seed of hope that they need.

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