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We believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are passionate about advancement in these areas. We hope you find the following resources helpful as you expand your understanding and explore your workplace practices around DEI.





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How the South Won the Civil War

Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood-soaked victory was...
Female representation in senior leadership is stagnating

The share of women working at the senior levels of their organizations has budged less than 1%...
The Danger of a Single Story

Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice
The Right to An Attorney

How public defenders became the backbone of our criminal legal system, and what might need to change
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky

Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of languages shaping the way we think.
In ‘Thunder Song,’ a Coast Salish punk creates her own form of medicine

Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe speaks with KUOW about "Thunder Song: Essays."
Brene Brown with Chad Sanders – Black Magic

A heartfelt and honest conversation with writer, creator, and former tech entrepreneur Chad Sanders.
Explained | Why Women Are Paid Less

A discussion of the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap
Explained | Racial Wealth Gap

Cory Booker and others discuss the injustices that have contributed to the racial wealth gap
Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Carin Taylor shares why belonging is the focus of her DEI strategy
Sharing Space – Episode 1: Daniel Radcliffe

A roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ+ young people.
Surviving an Unlivable Wage

Adam Yamaguchi travels to Indiana to explore the impact of tipping as a primary source of income...
40 Acres and a Mule | CBS Reports

CBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land.
The History of Whiteness and How We Teach About Race

Educators and historians discuss the racial binary and approaching student's racialized experiences
How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion

Peggy McIntosh's TED Talk about privilege and how it can be addressed
Jourdon Anderson’s Letter to his Former Master

Laurence Fishburne reads a former slave's incredible letter to his old master
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America

Ijeoma Oluo's second book chronicles the costly role of white male power in America's history.
Jenny Lawson is Broken (in the Best Possible Way)

Humorist Jenny Lawson discusses her journey through mental illness and parenthood
Inclusion on Purpose

An interview with author Ruchika Tulshyan on her new book and fostering inclusion in the workplace
ALOK: What makes us beautiful? What makes us free?

Artist and writer ALOK speaks with Glennon Doyle about gender, identity, and fashion
Transgender Representation, Advocacy, and the Power of Love

An interview with Laverne Cox focusing on her movie "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen."
Microaggressive Comments, Questions, and Beliefs

A list of common trans-microaggressive phrases
Throughline: “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March on Washington”

A look into Bayard Rustin's role in the civil rights movement and his personal struggles
Hannah Gadsby: How to Communicate better

Glennon Doyle interviews comedian Hannah Gadsby about neurodiversity and more
What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People

Verna Myers' book helps us get familiar with our own biases by asking questions
The Mothers Who Raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin

Anna Malaika Tubbs discusses her new book.
Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2025

30 visualizations expose long-standing truths about mass incarceration in the U.S.
The Lies My Teacher Told Me

James W. Loewen's account of the lies and inaccuracies present in America's history curriculum.
Both Sides of The Bars – Words Matter: The Importance of Humanizing Language

Ronald Day discusses how to evolve the language around prison reform
White Supremacy: Same Dog, Same Tricks

Russell Ellis talks about how white people can deconstruct their own racism
Ask JAN Employer Guide

A summary of some of the most frequent issues that employers have regarding accommodations and ADA
Disability Employment 101

Lessons and strategies to help plan and design a program for employing people with disabilities
When Is Leave a Reasonable ADA Accommodation?

A guide for employer decisionmaking when considering leave as an ADA reasonable accommodation.
Inclusive Employment Policies

A guide to implementing inclusive employment policies and practices
Q&A about Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Right Direction: Clinical Depression

An infographic about clinical depression in the workplace
Things Every Employer Should Know About Mental Health

Comprehensive list of mental health definitions, myths, and resources
US DOL – Mental Health Disabilities

Provides guidance to youth with hidden disabilities as they transition into the workforce
What if Women Built the World They Want to See?

Emily Pilloton-Lam speaks on how women can empower themselves and each other.
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, Be a Good Ancestor

Layla F. Saad's book teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves.
Overcoming Stigma Around Mental Health Services

Executives describe their programs to improve employees' mental health
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

The inaugural episode of Emmanuel Acho's YouTube conversation series
NPR Life Kit: “Not Racist” Is Not Enough

Eric Deggans outlines four strategies for combating systemic racism
How Structural Racism Works

Adapted from Professor Rose's lecture on structural racism at Brown University.
White People: I Don’t Want You To Understand Me Better, I Want You To Understand Yourselves

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Peggy McIntosh describes different effects of white privilege in everyday life.
So You Want To Talk About Race

Ijeoma Oluo explores the complex reality of today's racial landscape.
Racial Equity Tools – Organizational Assessment Tools and Resources

Website with even more resources for you on Racial Equity.
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

An eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female in middle-class white America.
How To Be An Antiracist

Dr. Ibram X Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like.
Caste

Oprah Winfrey and author Isabel Wilkerson, take listeners through the 8 Pillars of Caste.
Beyond Ally: The Pursuit of Racial Justice

Dr. Maysa Akbar deftly delineates what the allyship process is for White people.
Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class

“Have Black Americans had a fair shot at the American dream?” acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert asks.
NPR Code Switch: Race. In Your Face

Podcast exploring race and society hosted by a "multiracial, multigenerational group of journalists"
IT Inclusive Language Guide

A reference for software and other information technology content
Color Blind or Color Brave?

Mellody Hobson makes the case for speaking openly about race and diversity in hiring.
Conversations About Race: Ijeoma Oluo with Joanne Lipman

Joanne Lipman talks with author Ijeoma Oluo about her book So You Want to Talk About Race
Unlocking Us: with Austin Channing Brown

Brené Brown talks with author and activist Austin Channing Brown about her book I'm Still Here
How To Get Serious About Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace

Janet Stovall shares an action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and authentic.
How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them.

Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold.
Diversity In The Workplace

Eye-Opening Interviews To Jumpstart Conversations About Identity, Privilege, and Bias
Dismissed By Degrees

How degree inflation is undermining U.S. competitiveness and hurting America’s middle class.
10 Commitments Companies Must Make To Advance Racial Justice

Read this HBR article on commitments companies can make to take steps to advance racial justice.
The True Story Of The Gender Pay Gap

Discrimination can’t explain why women earn so much less than men. If only it were that easy.
What Can Uber Teach Us About The Gender Pay Gap?

Learn more about why economists thought the gig-economy might help eliminate the gender pay gap.
Let’s Talk About Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace

If we are to address racism in the workplace, we need to discuss racial microaggressions.
Disappointing Facts About The Black-White Wage Gap

Black men & women earn earn persistently lower wages compared with their white counterparts.
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