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A Crucial Moment: Lessons for Women of Color in Leadership from Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Kamala Harris’ journey teaches us: Women of color in leadership face constant scrutiny, microaggressions, and bias. It’s time for change.

Nina Rodgers
Oct 21, 20243 min read


The DEI Disconnect: What Palestine’s Struggle Teaches Us About Justice in the Workplace
Injustice isn’t complex. The same limiting beliefs stalling DEI progress in workplaces also fuel the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

Nina Rodgers
Oct 14, 20243 min read


What Environmental Disasters Teach Us About DEI
The climate crisis exposes the worst of inequitable systems, just like in the workplace. Ignoring harm doesn't fix it; addressing it head-on

Nina Rodgers
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Nonprofits Need DEI, Too
Nonprofits need to move beyond DEI as a talking point and prioritize internal equity, especially for women of color in leadership roles.

Nina Rodgers
Sep 30, 20243 min read


When DEI Strategies Fall Short: How to Address, Repair, and Grow
How to address breakdowns in DEI values, repair harm, and foster accountability while centering women of color in the workplace.

Nina Rodgers
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Navigating the Back-to-School Balancing Act: How Flexibility and Support Make All the Difference for Caregivers of Color
With September almost midway through, school is back in full swing for most children in the U.S. As both a former educator and a single...

Nina Rodgers
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Reconceptualizing Labor Using DEI Principles
This time of year always makes me reflective as we prepare to let go of summer for the fall and winter seasons. As we come back from the...

Nina Rodgers
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Coached By Vanity Part 5: Should You Stay or Go? Deciding Between Internal Promotion and External Opportunities
The company is still leading a search for the role, and I can’t lie, I feel a little slighted that there haven’t been any discussions

Nina Rodgers
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Coached by Vanity, Part 4: My Manager is a Nightmare to Work With
Having a supportive manager can make or break your experience on the job. And for women of color in leadership roles, that lack of...

Nina Rodgers
Aug 20, 20243 min read


No Exceptions: Jordan Chiles & the Undue Punishment of Exceptional Black Women
At ShiftED, we’ve been rooting for everybody Black during the Olympics. Now that the games have come to a close, what was otherwise a...

Nina Rodgers
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Coached by Vanity Part 3: Discover the Secret to Landing the Perfect Job in a Challenging Market
Overcome job search frustrations and find a role that truly aligns with your values and passions.

Nina Rodgers
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Coached by Vanity Part 2: Navigating the Leadership Leap: Empowering Women of Color in Management
In recognition of ShiftED’s upcoming anniversary, we’re back this week with part two of our Coached by Vanity series. Last week, we met...

Nina Rodgers
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Coached by Vanity, Part 1: What to Do When a New Job Is Not Working Out
ShiftED’s fourth anniversary is coming up soon, and I’ve been in my feelings lately reflecting on the journey it’s been the last few...

Nina Rodgers
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Keeping Equity in DEI
Last week, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) announced that it was dropping the word ‘equity’ from its Diversity, Equity,...

Nina Rodgers
Jul 17, 20243 min read


Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Yesterday marked Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, which marks the point in the year where Black women would finally earn what White men...

Nina Rodgers
Jul 10, 20243 min read


What Does the 4th of July Mean to Americans in 2024?
In 1852, Fredrick Douglass asked, “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” He answered that question, stating: I answer a day...

Vanity Jenkins
Jul 4, 20245 min read


Lessons from The Pop Out: A Moment for Black Culture
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap beef reached new heights last week with Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out: Ken & Friends’ concert at the...

Nina Rodgers
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Bringing Authenticity Back to Pride Month
As Pride Month kicks off, it’s an opportune time to reflect on how your company’s DEI strategy can be improved to support LGBTQIA+...

Nina Rodgers
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Yes, White Supremacy Culture Can be Unlearned
After losing the 2020 presidential election, the GOP adjusted their strategy to now include school boards as a battleground for swinging...

Nina Rodgers
May 29, 20243 min read


It’s Not Just Confrontational, It’s Racist
Last week, a House Oversight meeting turned hostile when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had already been disruptive to the Committee’s...

Nina Rodgers
May 23, 20242 min read
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