{"id":2602,"date":"2020-12-23T12:02:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T17:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2023-12-12T16:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:37:36","slug":"address-racial-inequity-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/address-racial-inequity-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"What I\u2019ve Done To Address Racial Inequity in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Earlier this year the senseless murder of George Floyd, combined with the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations of color, inspired the most powerful protests against racial inequality in the U.S. since the civil rights movement. News media was abuzz, major brands issued well-crafted statements, and civic leaders convened community conversations. At an individual level, I heard from many white friends and colleagues who weren\u2019t quite sure what to do beyond being vocal on social media. As more than six months have passed since Mr. Floyd\u2019s death, I thought it might be helpful to share what I\u2019ve done to help address inequity in my corner of the world.\u00a0 This intractable issue compels each of us to act in different ways, big and small. As Teddy Roosevelt said, \u201cDo what you can, with what you have, where you are.\u201d I hope my sharing these six personal actions sparks ideas for others to find new ways to engage in this work: Self education. I continued my multi-year journey to better understand systemic racism and how to address it. There is no shortage of easily accessible books, podcasts, and videos we can use to learn at our own pace. Three resources I found especially compelling this year include How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, John Lewis: Good Trouble, and Slow Burn Podcast: Season 4 (on white supremacy). Shared learning. I convened a group of white friends eager to increase our understanding of racial injustice and white privilege. We meet bi-weekly over Zoom and discuss shared learnings from relevant content we\u2019ve consumed together. Strategic volunteering. I volunteered to serve as AVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the American Marketing Association\u2019s Triangle chapter as we launched our\u00a0 to advance AMAT\u2019s commitment to address inequity in the field of marketing. Grassroots volunteering. I periodically volunteered for two nonpartisan organizations focused on safe, secure, and accessible elections. What better way to empower people in a democracy than to ensure their vote (and voice) counts. Professional training. I\u2019m in the process of becoming a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE). I\u2019ve taken the course, passed the exam, and am in the process of completing a professional project.\u00a0 Career transition. My life\u2019s work is now focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. I recently joined The Diversity Movement to lead marketing and partnerships as we help organizations embed diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies into the core of their businesses.\u00a0 Looking back on 2020 I\u2019m grateful for how these events of have shaped me, humbled by how much I still have to learn, and committed to using my privilege to help bring others along on this journey. A similar version of this blog first appeared on AMA Triangle\\'s blog earlier this month.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier this year the senseless murder of George Floyd, combined with the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations of color, inspired the most powerful protests against racial inequality in the U.S. since the civil rights movement. News media was abuzz, major brands issued well-crafted statements, and civic leaders convened community conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At an individual level, I heard from many white friends and colleagues who weren\u2019t quite sure what to do beyond being vocal on social media. As more than six months have passed since Mr. Floyd\u2019s death, I thought it might be helpful to share what I\u2019ve done to help address inequity in my corner of the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This intractable issue compels each of us to act in different ways, big and small. As Teddy Roosevelt said, \u201cDo what you can, with what you have, where you are.\u201d <strong>I hope my sharing these six personal actions sparks ideas for others to find new ways to engage in this work:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Self education.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I continued my multi-year journey to better understand systemic racism and how to address it. There is no shortage of easily accessible books, podcasts, and videos we can use to learn at our own pace. Three resources I found especially compelling this year include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi\/dp\/0525509283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Be an Antiracist<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Ibram X. Kendi, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/John-Lewis-Good-Trouble\/dp\/B089M54WFD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Lewis: Good Trouble<\/a>, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/podcasts\/slow-burn\/s4\/david-duke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slow Burn Podcast: Season 4<\/a> <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(on white supremacy).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Shared learning.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I convened a group of white friends eager to increase our understanding of racial injustice and white privilege. We meet bi-weekly over Zoom and discuss shared learnings from relevant content we\u2019ve consumed together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Strategic volunteering.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I volunteered to serve as AVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the American Marketing Association\u2019s Triangle chapter as we launched our\u00a0 to advance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amatriangle.org\/about\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMAT\u2019s commitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to address inequity in the field of marketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Grassroots volunteering.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I periodically volunteered for two nonpartisan organizations focused on safe, secure, and accessible elections. What better way to empower people in a democracy than to ensure their vote (and voice) counts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Professional training.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m in the process of becoming a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/certified-diversity-executive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I\u2019ve taken the course, passed the exam, and am in the process of completing a professional project.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Career transition.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> My life\u2019s work is now focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. I recently joined The Diversity Movement to lead marketing and partnerships as we help organizations embed diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies into the core of their businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking back on 2020 I\u2019m grateful for how these events of have shaped me, humbled by how much I still have to learn, and committed to using my privilege to help bring others along on this journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. Text says &quot;Find more content like this in TDM Library. Start my free trial&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"85\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-600x50.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-768x64.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/85;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>A similar version of this blog first appeared on <a 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