"Understanding our history of racial injustice America’s history of racial inequality continues to undermine fair treatment, equal justice, and opportunity for many Americans. The Equal Justice Initiative believes we must acknowledge the truth about our history before we can heal: truth and reconciliation are sequential. As a nation, we have not yet acknowledged our history of... Continue Reading →
"1. Falsehood: Critical Race Theory teaches White folks to hate their skin Nope, not even close AND if you are White and feel any shame or guilt about some of the facts and stories you are exposed to that happened as a result of pretty despicable decisions made by White folks, good on you, you... Continue Reading →
"Businesses that establish diversity, equity and inclusion principles outperform their peers Studies show, by providing an inclusive environment for employees and managers who have diverse internal, external and organizational characteristics, companies set the stage for innovation and business growth." (read the article at NH Business Review: https://www.nhbr.com/the-business-case-for-implementing-dei-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/)
"Four years ago, Standex International Corp.’s board of directors and top management were entirely white and male. Today, the Salem-based manufacturing conglomerate has a Black woman on its seven-member board and a woman among its executive leadership. 'It’s a culture we aspire to build, but we are on a journey,' said that only woman executive,... Continue Reading →
"A start toward a more responsible and responsive antiracist practice for white persons who wish to act in solidarity with people of color in the battle against racism." (read the code of ethics at: https://4freedomscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cultural-Competence-Code-of-Ethics.pdf)
In this Sept. 26, 2019 photo, protesters stand outside Howard County government building in Ellicott City, Md. The group is opposed to a school redistricting plan that will force some students to be relocated to other schools. (Regina Garcia Cano/AP) Confront and acknowledge "How 'Good White People' Derail Racial Progress," particularly with regard to integrating... Continue Reading →
When her son was called a racially-charged name at school, Cleonie Mainvielle hoped the school administration might use it as a teachable moment. Instead, she was met with defensiveness. A reluctant activist, but with the encouragement and support of mostly white parents, in 2019 she and others founded Diversity & Inclusion for Community Empowerment (D.I.C.E.)to engage... Continue Reading →
Connect with a group: your local chapters of BLM and NAACP, for example. Or, focus on an issue with racial equity dimensions, such as public education, criminal justice, or housing. Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a multi-racial movement “to undermine white support for white supremacy and to help build a racially-just society.” In NH, the Concord... Continue Reading →
Levels of Action We invite you to think about how you can take action at each of these levels: Personal leadership and action in your circle of influence Action at the team/organizational levelAction by your organization within larger systems and its community This Learning Challenge has emphasized the workplace as a place to focus, however each... Continue Reading →
At an organization level, it can be helpful to get coaching, assessment, and facilitation support from a firm with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Diversity Workforce Coalition maintains this resource page that might help you locate resources and find other partners and initiatives working in NH on these issues. (access the resource page at: https://www.diversityworkforce.org/Links)
NH Workplace Racial Equity Learning Challenge Resources 