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Supporting Black Businesses as a Lifestyle, Not a Trend
With August kicking off in just a few days, it means that we’ll be ushering in the start of National Black Business Month. Created to...
Nina Rodgers
Jul 26, 20233 min read
For DEI Practitioners Who are Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired: Afrofuturism as a way to Sustain
In the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space and social justice/advocacy work, it can feel tempting to give in to pessimism. After...
Nina Rodgers
Jul 19, 20233 min read
If You’re Going to ‘Lean In,’ Do it for the Women of Color on Your Team
Today marks International Malala Day, which honors the birthday of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai....
Nina Rodgers
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Overturning Affirmative Action Doesn't Have to Mean the End of Workplace DEI Efforts
One of my favorite scenes in Jordan Peele's Get Out is when Chris, played by actor Daniel Kaluuya, finally breaks free after being tied...
Nina Rodgers
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Lessons about Whiteness from the Titanic Submersible
Last week, the search for the missing Titanic submersible ended when it was determined that the vessel imploded, killing all five people...
Nina Rodgers
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Reframing the Relationship Between DEI and HR
This time three years ago, the country was in upheaval following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. Since...
Nina Rodgers
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy, and Psychological Safety
For the last year, I’ve had the honor of creating and leading the Authentically Me Fellowship with my friend and scholar Rachel Vicente....
Nina Rodgers
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Pride Month: From Allyship to Action
As Pride Month kicks off, it’s the time when corporations, organizations, and businesses will be rolling out all sorts of merchandise and...
Nina Rodgers
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Set the Stage for Healing
Mental Health Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the challenges your team may be facing in their own health extend far beyond...
Nina Rodgers
May 31, 20233 min read
For Governors Who Ban DEI Initiatives– And the Rest of Yall, Too
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill defunding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the state’s public colleges,...
vjenkins5
May 24, 20232 min read
What We Can Learn From the Writers’ Strike
Just like any other major industry, entertainment is another field that can be beholden to racist and inequitable norms. Hollywood’s...
Nina Rodgers
May 17, 20232 min read
Supporting Black Neurodiversity in the Workplace
While many organizations have taken strides to begin conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace, much work...
Nina Rodgers
May 3, 20233 min read
Sis, You Better be the Baddest B**** in the Office
Trina’s recent Tiny Desk performance reminded us once again why she is truly the baddest b****. Her unapologetic embrace of everything...
Nina Rodgers
Apr 26, 20233 min read
How is Your Workplace Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Health?
As Black Maternal Health Week comes to an end, workplaces can use this time as an opportunity to continue evaluating how their practices...
Nina Rodgers
Apr 19, 20233 min read
What Your Workplace Can Learn from Angel Reese
As the women’s NCAA basketball tournament concluded last week with the championship game, Louisiana State University’s star player Angel...
Shifted Consulting
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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