In honor of Juneteenth, we were joined by Beth Ruffin, a Global DEIB Consultant from PowerToFly, and guest speaker Derek Lipscomb to explore the history, significance and ongoing impact of Juneteenth.
Together, we discussed this important commemoration of the end of slavery and its relevance in today's continued struggle for racial equality.
In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.
📝Key Takeaways
After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:
- Juneteenth is an American holiday, not just a Black holiday - Encourage your organization to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth as an opportunity for the whole company to learn about the history and significance, not just for your Black employees.
- Appreciating diverse cultures requires education, intentionality, and vulnerability - Provide educational resources and facilitated discussions to help employees learn how to participate in cultural celebrations in a meaningful, respectful way, rather than falling into tokenism or appropriation.
- Progress on DEI is a marathon, not a sprint - Implement a year-round calendar of cultural programming and open dialogues, positioning these efforts as an ongoing journey of continuous learning and growth, not a one-time event to "check the box".
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