"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/)
"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)
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)
This story, “Befriending Radical Disagreement,” speaks to the power of humanizing. Overcoming ideological differences depends on the process of actually getting to know and connecting with others. If this could influence the beliefs of a “white power heir apparent,” you’d better believe it could bridge the divide with your uncle Frank. (read the story at:... Continue Reading →
At this moment when the political landscape is so polarized, making progress on any issue will require engaging across differences. We offer resources for building your strength to act from your values and for how to engage in dialogue across differences. Dr. David Campt developed the White Ally Toolkit, “which educates anti-racism allies on engaging in... Continue Reading →
What does it take to act on your values when there is social pressure to stay silent or go along? This article features stories of moral courage, including a doctor resigning to protest racism in his medical center: “Here’s Why Some People are Willing to Challenge Bullying, Corruption, and Bad Behavior, Even at Personal Risk.”... Continue Reading →
NH Workplace Racial Equity Learning Challenge Resources 