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Being an Ally to Black Colleagues and Peers

During this horrific time in America, many members of the community have reached out to us as leaders in the Diversity and Inclusion space asking for advice - what should we be…

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Being an Ally to Black Colleagues and Peers

About this session

During this horrific time in America, many members of the community have reached out to us as leaders in the Diversity and Inclusion space asking for advice - what should we be doing? What should we be reading? How can we support our friends, colleagues, and communities?

I may not have all of the answers, but as the Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at PowerToFly, I hope that we can create a safe space to address these questions and more, while translating your frustration into activism and support for the Black Community. How can allies approach the issues and lead conversations to induce change?

In this chat you will walk away with:

  • Actionable tips to support the Black Community
  • Learn ways to manifest frustration into action
  • Apply strategies to create change at a local level

Meet the speaker

Dionna Smith

Dionna Smith

Strategic Global D&I Executive at PowerToFly

Head of Global Diversity Talent Strategies & Recruitment Programs @ Delta Air lines l Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40

About PowerToFly

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