The Brave Story series features different personalities that have demonstrated courage and commitment to a cause, an initiative, or movement. We share their stories hoping that their journey and the lessons they learned along the way can serve as motivation and inspiration to us all in whatever path we choose, …
Until 2020 three taboo topics were avoided in mixed company. American sensibilities taught me never to discuss race, religion, and politics publicly because they are polarizing. 2020 showed me that this practice is exactly what has allowed cognitive dissonance and willful ignorance to thrive. While abroad my American accent often …
The Brave Story series features different personalities that have demonstrated courage and commitment to a cause, an initiative, or movement. We share their stories hoping that their journey and the lessons they learned along the way can serve as motivation and inspiration to us all in whatever path we choose, …
Image credit: OPIS Zagreb / Shutterstock.com One of the primary reasons I prefer to live outside of the United States is because of my passport privilege. I’m seen as an American first and Black second. That’s not my reality in my home country. Although I consider myself an expat, I …
Records were broken at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020, when Black performers received the most acting Emmys in major categories in one night, seven. From the outside, it would appear that the Emmys organizers are making an effort to diversify, but let’s look a little deeper. …
Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) have become buzzwords in recent months but the benefits of workplace diversity have been clear for years. Data shows companies that hire for and promote D & I are stronger than those who don’t. Racial and ethnically diverse companies are 35 percent more likely, …