I learned a lot while researching this list (I personally still have a lot to learn about the history of the movement) , and I hope some of this information will be helpful to you, too. One of this engineer’s colleagues decided to take action to ensure that the voices of those who weren’t shouting would be heard. She introduced communication guidelines for a weekly meeting, and saw an immediate improvement. The guidelines included assigning a meeting mediator (team members would take turns in this role), setting clear objectives and an agenda for every meeting, conducting a meeting evaluation by every participant at the end of every meeting, and reminding the members to be respectful and practice active listening.

Because we can think more clearly about stepping on someone’s literal toes than we usually do when it comes to oppression, the problems with many common responses are obvious: These glossaries can help make conversations easier and help all of us acquire the language to be as respectful and accurate as possible with our language. I really can't say enough about how incredible this anthology is and what a great job editors Dana Alison Levy and Shakirah Bourne did in curating a diverse array of experiences. There are essays about racism, transracial adoption, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, colonialism, feminism, and so much more. This wasn't always the easiest read, nor did I expect it to be. Many of the essays forced me to think about my own privilege and how I can use it to advocate for and uplift the voices of others. Consider the context in which you want to apologize and how that might affect not only you but also the person receiving your apology. Reacting in a fair and equitable way isn’t about learning arbitrary rules or being a doormat. Rather, it's about restoring and maintaining dignity and respect for everyone involved - both the person who is hurt, and you. Still, it’s hard to remember in the moment, because these issues are so charged in our society. As such, it may be helpful to reframe the situation so that you don’t feel defensive.Look closely at the invite list for events, strategic planning meetings, dinners with key partners, and other career-building opportunities. If you see someone from a marginalized group missing, advocate for them to be invited.

I liked this book, but as far as writing on social justice goes this was nothing ground breaking. It would be a great starting place for someone that is younger or older that's just beginning to learn about the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community and how to be an ally. Investigate and read publications, podcasts, or social media by and about underrepresented groups within your industry. Advocate for more women, people of color, and members of other underrepresented groups as keynote speakers and panelists. Invite members of underrepresented groups within your company to speak at staff meetings, write for company-wide newsletters, or take on other highly visible roles.When an ally takes on the role of the Confidant, that ally creates a safe space for members of underrepresented groups to express their fears, frustrations, and needs. Simply listening to their stories and trusting that they’re being truthful creates a protective layer of support.

Stop the pattern: be careful where you step in the future. When it comes to oppression, we want to actually change the “footwear” to get rid of privilege and oppression (sneakers for all!), but metaphors can only stretch so far!A more complete acronym is LGBTQQIAAP: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual, and pansexual: and the author nicely explained the bi/pan confusion. “Pansexual, on occasion, gets tossed in with ‘bisexual.’ And though the two are similar, they are not the same. They simply share space. Bisexual is the attraction to two or more genders. Meaning multiple. And not necessarily male and female exclusively. There are many genders and this all includes those who ID as non-binary, meaning neither male nor female. So, bisexuality simply means the choice of two or more. Pansexuality swings a little differently. Pansexual means that I share an attraction to any and all genders. The difference? Multiple is not the same as all.” To be truly anti-racist, confront the parts of yourself that you hide.’ Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer We're hugely excited to have worked with our friends at World Book Day, the charity whose mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. However, as someone who has done this many times, I’ve learned that if someone is experiencing impostor syndrome or if they are dealing with a lot in their life, they may say no or not respond to your invitation. Try again, and let them know why you want their expertise. And if you’re

Since the book consists of 17 authors, there was no way I was going to love all the different writing styles. I would say that I really enjoyed the writing in about 83 percent of the book. But there were some entries where the writing was a little boring and didn't keep me as engaged as I wanted to be. But with how many stories there were, I appreciate that the writing was solid in most essays. Ultimate Guide to Resources for LGBTQ+ Students: This guide covers resources for LGBTQ+ students in higher education, including scholarships, events, clubs, anti-bullying hotlines, and more.The HRC Corporate Equality Index: Designed to help you learn more about where your company stands when it comes to equality. Consult our directory of authors and storytellers to help plan a school visit (virtual or in-person) in the coming year. Do not participate for the gold medal in the “Oppression Olympics” (you don’t need to compare how your struggle is “just as bad as” a marginalized person’s) Did You Know Gandhi was Racist?" by Sharah Dhaliwal- Another great essay about racism and the way the world is today.