The Project 2043 Institute
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
“We’ve got lots of generations here in the office, and need to figure out how to work well together. The expectations, values, and communication styles are so different.” - Human Resources Director
The work of DEI is often described as a journey. Far more than one-time events, DEI includes the long-term plans for a nonprofit's viability and impact.
The U.S. is on the brink of something beautiful, and on the verge of something disastrous. A historic demographic shift is happening around the year 2043. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are keys to our collective success.
Many organizations say they are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But how do you take action to create a workplace that embraces DEI?
Empathy has its limitations, especially when it comes to creating organizations that are truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Changing our habits is a more sustainable solution for DEI.
This week, we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. It’s now an official holiday in more than 10 states, and over 100 cities in the U.S. It’s a day to celebrate the history, culture, tenacity, and experiences of Indigenous people – the original caretakers of Turtle Island (the land now called the United States). Thankfully, the holiday …
“The past isn’t dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner, American Novelist I was listening to my favorite podcast, Hidden Brain, when the guest, Dr. Claude Steele quoted Faulkner. The episode was about stereotype threat and Steele was making a key point. He explained how long-held stereotypes about our racial group, gender, or other …
This month we’ve been exploring inequity – what it is, how to spot it, and today we’ll look at three things you can do when you see inequities. Recognizing injustice and unfairness is a start, but there is absolutely more that we can all do to ensure we address inequity in our society. Once you …
In our last post, we looked at the difference between equality, equity, and justice. We saw that when there is a barrier blocking someone’s path, equality can provide everyone the same type of support to overcome it, but equity gives people the specific support they need to overcome the barrier. There is no one-size-fits-all approach …
“Two fish are swimming in the water and an older, wiser fish swims by. He says, “Good morning, how’s the water?” One of the younger fish looks a bit puzzled and says, “Excuse me, what is water?” – David Foster Wallace – Commencement Speech Excerpt. Racism in America is like water to a fish. You …
