What is Juneteenth?
Content Note: mention of racial violence If you are like many Americans, you may never have been taught about Juneteenth in school. Despite having been declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, the majority of Americans are still unfamiliar with the origin and significance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, a shortening of “June […]
What is Critical Race Theory?
Critical race theory (CRT) is a new buzzword that people are talking about but not fully understanding. In short, CRT says that we have to study ALL of our history in order to understand where we are today. And that we have to look at systemic racism in our institutions and societal structures. Critical Race […]
Racism and the Impacts on Asian Americans: Go Back to Where You Came From!
Death of Asian Americans by a Million Insults People who know me personally know that I’m very private. I share my thoughts and experiences with a small group. With everything going on in our world today, I think that it is important for me to share my personal experiences, both as an Asian American woman […]
How to Pick the Right Person to Lead Your DEI Efforts
You’re aware of the need to actively address issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion—most commonly referred to as DEI—within your company. You know you need to choose someone to take on the role of a DEI leader; someone who can craft and execute a plan of action for making the necessary changes. But how […]
Why organizations have to issue a statement of solidarity against anti-Asian hate and violence
The violence against Asian Americans continues to grow. As an organization, you must issue a statement of solidarity and let it be known that you stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Why? Because they are Americans, and we cannot allow hate-filled rhetoric and violence towards anyone or any group go unanswered. We […]
Women & their Juggling Act
There is lots of talk about the pay gap and women working full-time vs part-time, etc. There is less talk about the fact that women’s careers are impacted by the maternal juggling act and the second shift. 55% of women with children under the age of 18 work full-time and 72% are employed full or […]
We are repeating history with the violence and hate directed towards Asian Americans
There have been so many attacks on Asians because of the rhetoric around the pandemic. And this is not who we are a country. Yes, we keep saying that, but it really is true. The vast number of Americans are kind, caring, supportive, and truly horrified by these attacks. Having said that, we are repeating […]
Only Brunettes Should Be Americans
We are repeating history. In the early 1900s, the U.S. passed The Chinese Exclusionary Act, The Japanese exclusionary Act, and then one against all Asians. The Supreme Court ruled that Asians were barred from citizenship. During WWII, the government interned 120,000 Japanese Americans (let me repeat: AMERICANS) for several years. Ronald Reagan finally apologized in […]
30/30 DEI Challenge – Day 13
“Gender Equality: Now” YouTube video by WorldFish Time: 3 min Click here WorldFish, an international nonprofit that seeks to reduce world hunger through the establishment of fisheries and aquaculture, released a video explaining how gender inequality in the developing world, especially as it relates to women’s role on the farm, harms communities and increases world […]
30/30 DEI Challenge – Day 12
“Minorities Who ‘Whiten’ Job Resumes Get More Interviews” Article by Dina Gerdeman, Harvard Business School Click here In this article, Dina Gerdeman breaks down a 2016 study by a HBS professor which showed applicants were twice as likely to get job interviews if they “whitened” (i.e. removed any reference to racial identity) their resumes; Gerdeman […]