National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) has its roots in 1968 and celebrates the heritage and culture and recognizes the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the United States. The timing of the...
Much progress has been made in securing the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community since the Stonewall riots in 1969. That was when New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village in New York City. Six days of protests and violent...
Last month we talked about “Five Curve Balls Thrown During DEI Trainings (and How to Respond).” We gave examples of misunderstandings and challenges that may come up during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training. That discussion focused on engaged learners...
Throughout May people across the U.S. observed Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. There are 24 million Asians and 1.6 million Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders living in the U.S. today. (HHS.gov 2022) That’s nearly 8% of the total population. President...
“I don't see color.” “Isn't this an HR issue?” These are among any number of misunderstandings and challenges that may come up during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainings. First, it’s good to remember the 70-20-10 rule from the Center for Creative...
Honoring Two Black Women Who Changed the Course of History Heritage Month celebrations are important. They provide a solid platform to celebrate and educate others on various groups’ histories and contributions to our collective United States History. During Black...
How wonderful it is to start the year with a day that is so hopeful. As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the man and his legacy, we also acknowledge the inherent call to action. Celebrating how he stood up and led the charge for change calls us to evaluate our...
Happy Holiday! Why do I use the Happy Holidays greeting? First and foremost, because it’s a wonderful time of year to send good cheer. And I don’t know what you celebrate. Out of respect for you and not wanting to make assumptions (which we know is a wonderful tenet...
Elmer Dixon returns to JAMK and Jyväskylä this week for his annual visiting lecture program. Elmer is president of Executive Diversity Services in Seattle, Washington. Elmer and his team of diversity specialists work with a wide range of international clients,...