My evening? Putting together a little playlist for an upcoming #Diversity blog for work.

What #Music did I go with? #Eurovision songs from 2014 to the present that were not (completely) in English. [Added bonus is that the diversity of music genres is also represented, so I can approach the blog from multiple angles.]

#Spotify playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nmd3un5qRYCdpqZDZo6TY?si=DkGzosevSNOMLaK9YBqC1w

#EurovisionSongContest #ESC #Language #DEIB #CulturalDiversity

The biggest factor for me has been that, as a Society, we focus so strongly on Western European ideals. However, for many marginalized groups, that was a culture of colonialism and oppression.

I’ve had a hard time reconciling that, especially after stepping into an active DEIB role in my mundane work. How do you bring the #MiddleAges and #Renaissance into the modern era of DEIB?

I hope to see an answer now. 🤞🏻

#SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #SCA #DEIB #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Belonging

The latest announcement coming from Corpora is quite important and impactful. I am excited to see more work being done with this.

The lack of DEIB and DEIB standards in the Society has been one of the reasons I’ve been slow returning to active play since COVID. (More thoughts in the comments…)

Link to announcement: https://www.sca.org/news/2023-q2-board-meeting-deib-impacting-decisions/

#SocietyForCreativeAnachronism #SCA #DEIB #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Belonging

Tuesday, July 18 (TOMORROW): US Dept. of #Education's livestreamed conference "Free to Learn: #Inclusion, Rights, and Accommodations for Students of All Faiths and None." #interfaith #ReligiousLiteracy #DEIB HT @robtaber https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-to-learn-inclusion-accommodations-for-students-of-all-faiths-none-registration-675437962127

Odette Alcazaren-Keeley, Director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education fellowship program, shares her insights on the work being done -- and strategies for making an impact moving forward -- to dismantle structural racism in the media business. I hope you will give this a read.
https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2023/06/19/an-interview-with-odette-alcazaren-keeley-on-dismantling-structural-racism-in-media/ #deib #dei #equity #media

Talking about #DEIB efforts in ESG, @venikunche said, “We were making some progress. And then, all of a sudden, it felt like these high-profile CEOs were saying it doesn’t matter. And while some don’t publicly say it, they are absorbing it.”

Sadly, shamefully, #DEI advocacy roles are heavily among the first #TechLayoffs cuts.

Thankfully Veni has created a no-charge, public list of underrepresented talent that have recently been laid off. https://www.diversifytech.com/hire

We are a Diversity (and Gold) Sponsor at this year's GopherCon Europe in Berlin.

https://twitter.com/gopherconeu/status/1659542911787188227

#gophercon #gopherconeu #go #golang #conference #berlin #diversity #dei #deib

@LGmedia 💯 🏳️‍🌈 💙 Yes! #DEIB Let's Go!

I saw something interesting this morning—the acronym #DEI with a B added to it: #DEIB. That “B” is for #belonging. I can get into this. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Let’s go!

Missouri Republicans use state budget to block diversity initiatives, cut library funding
https://amp.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article273794400.html

#GOP #BookBans #deib

"Is it possible that, despite emerging as an ardent labor adversary on the heels of Snow White's success — and a workplace bully who demanded credit for the achievements of his hardest working animators — Walt Disney exalted labor and collectivism in his animated blockbuster? Such an extreme and sudden reversal seems unlikely."

Also in this issue...

— (Old news) EEOC and accommodations for people of short stature.

— DOL on employee arbitration clauses.

https://heighho.substack.com/p/seven-dwarfs-engaged-or-discriminated

#ada #disney #labor #work #DEIB #disability

There is a real gap on what employers and employees think on DEIB efforts (Gallup)
Investments in #DEIB are increasing but

🔴 2 challenges - the real needs of employees are not met and the way to drive change (like training) is not efficient

Surprise! Organizational leaders think the DEIB situation at their workplace is better than employees think it is. #diversity #DEI #DEIB

Seriously, I think some "leaders" believe that they have the same magical powers that the combination of a Kardashian and a Pepsi have -- just declare that you've brought your mighty attention to it, and it is solved.

https://hbr.org/2023/03/research-where-employees-think-companies-deib-efforts-are-failing

And the obligatory #TheBoys link, since I referenced the Pepsi commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxV9EUaIjAA&t=1s

This is the real cost of cutting #diversity programs

Scaling back on #DEIB initiatives because they’re considered “optional” sends a clear signal to employees, customers, and the community.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90854906/this-is-the-real-cost-of-cutting-diversity-programs
#Equity #Inclusion #Business #DEI

Yeah #Medicine still has a #DEIB #bias issue.

#Introduction 👋

I am the creative behind Hello Lovely, a #design service offering #printdesign #bookdesign, #author and publishing services #image research #illustration #brandingdesign #websitedesign #squarespace. I am all about collaboration and detangling design.

I'm peer to peer trained #DEIB, #awardwinning #designer, with #Masters in graphic design and typography.

I am🌻 in #Cambridge, owned by a rescue #dog and love #seaside, #books,# art, #ethical living and #flightfree