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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
| 272 pages Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood-soaked victory was...
Female representation in senior leadership is stagnating
| 2 minsThe share of women working at the senior levels of their organizations has budged less than 1%...
The Danger of a Single Story
| 18 minsNovelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice
The Right to An Attorney
| 50 minsHow 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
| 15 minsCognitive 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
| 28 minsSasha taqwšəblu LaPointe speaks with KUOW about "Thunder Song: Essays."
Brene Brown with Chad Sanders – Black Magic
| 75 minsA heartfelt and honest conversation with writer, creator, and former tech entrepreneur Chad Sanders.
Explained | Why Women Are Paid Less
| 18 minsA discussion of the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap
Explained | Racial Wealth Gap
| 16 minsCory Booker and others discuss the injustices that have contributed to the racial wealth gap
Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
| 16 minsCarin Taylor shares why belonging is the focus of her DEI strategy
Sharing Space – Episode 1: Daniel Radcliffe
| 21 minsA roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ+ young people.
Surviving an Unlivable Wage
| 27 minsAdam Yamaguchi travels to Indiana to explore the impact of tipping as a primary source of income...
40 Acres and a Mule | CBS Reports
| 22 minsCBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land.
The History of Whiteness and How We Teach About Race
| 80 min.Educators and historians discuss the racial binary and approaching student's racialized experiences
How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion
| 18 min.Peggy McIntosh's TED Talk about privilege and how it can be addressed
Jourdon Anderson’s Letter to his Former Master
| 6 min.Laurence Fishburne reads a former slave's incredible letter to his old master
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
| 278 pages 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)
| 64 mins Humorist Jenny Lawson discusses her journey through mental illness and parenthood
Inclusion on Purpose
| 72 minsAn interview with author Ruchika Tulshyan on her new book and fostering inclusion in the workplace
ALOK: What makes us beautiful? What makes us free?
| 62 minsArtist and writer ALOK speaks with Glennon Doyle about gender, identity, and fashion
Transgender Representation, Advocacy, and the Power of Love
| 61 minsAn interview with Laverne Cox focusing on her movie "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen."
Microaggressive Comments, Questions, and Beliefs
| 5 minsA list of common trans-microaggressive phrases
Throughline: “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March on Washington”
| 71 minsA look into Bayard Rustin's role in the civil rights movement and his personal struggles
It Was Said – MLK Jr., The Last Speech
| 42 minsJohn Meacham looks back on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech
Hannah Gadsby: How to Communicate better
| 1 hr 7 minsGlennon Doyle interviews comedian Hannah Gadsby about neurodiversity and more
What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People
| 3 hoursVerna Myers' book helps us get familiar with our own biases by asking questions
Racial Microaggresions in Everyday Life
| 30 minsA paper about identifying and classifying microaggressions
Revisionist History: Miss Buchanan’s Period of Adjustment
| 30 minsMalcolm Gladwell covers the lesser-known aftereffects of Brown v. Board of Education.
The Mothers Who Raised Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin
| 22 minsAnna Malaika Tubbs discusses her new book.
Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023
| 1 hour30 visualizations expose long-standing truths about mass incarceration in the U.S.
The Lies My Teacher Told Me
| 383 pagesJames 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
| 28 minsRonald Day discusses how to evolve the language around prison reform
White Supremacy: Same Dog, Same Tricks
| 17 minsRussell Ellis talks about how white people can deconstruct their own racism
ADA Leave
| 20 minsGeneral information to employers and employees regarding when and how leave must be granted
Ask JAN Employer Guide
| 15 minsA summary of some of the most frequent issues that employers have regarding accommodations and ADA
Disability Employment 101
| 25 minsLessons and strategies to help plan and design a program for employing people with disabilities
When Is Leave a Reasonable ADA Accommodation?
| 12 minsA guide for employer decisionmaking when considering leave as an ADA reasonable accommodation.
Inclusive Employment Policies
| 7 minsA guide to implementing inclusive employment policies and practices
Q&A about Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
| 20 minsRight Direction: Clinical Depression
| 5 minsAn infographic about clinical depression in the workplace
Things Every Employer Should Know About Mental Health
| 10 minsComprehensive list of mental health definitions, myths, and resources
US DOL – Mental Health Disabilities
| 6 minsProvides guidance to youth with hidden disabilities as they transition into the workforce
What if Women Built the World They Want to See?
| 12 minsEmily 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
| 238 pages Layla F. Saad's book teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves.
Overcoming Stigma Around Mental Health Services
| 15 minsExecutives describe their programs to improve employees' mental health
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
| 10 - 20 minsThe inaugural episode of Emmanuel Acho's YouTube conversation series
NPR Life Kit: “Not Racist” Is Not Enough
| 21 minsEric Deggans outlines four strategies for combating systemic racism
Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life
| 30 minsA scholarly article about microaggressions from a clinical perspective.
How Structural Racism Works
| 23 minsAdapted 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
| 8 mins White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
| 20 minsPeggy McIntosh describes different effects of white privilege in everyday life.
Brené Brown with Austin Channing Brown on “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness”
| 60 minsSo You Want To Talk About Race
| 272 pages 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
| 192 pagesAn eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female in middle-class white America.
How To Be An Antiracist
| 320 pagesDr. Ibram X Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like.
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