“Because my network is diverse, white people often reach out to me asking me to connect them with people of color, because they want to diversify their organization, program, event, etc. While I am heartened by their desire for inclusivity, I hope to communicate that if they truly are sincere and want more than a superficial connection, they are embarking on a long term process, one that will require discomfort and deep work.” Keep reading this very informative article from Ami Worthen.
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“We all lose when members of our communities are not seen and acknowledged.
We lose creativity, innovation, and contributions because of the personal and societal barriers that don’t allow all of us to fully participate.
Inclusion, equity and fairness matter.
The work starts with us waking up, arming ourselves with education, tools and relationships. It continues in our community building, our speaking out –all of our inward and outward commitments to justice made tangible. It requires us to take action, to become the fuel of societal change.
This work is too important for us to leave it to chance.
We invite you to join us on this journey.” ~Desiree Adaway