Welcome to “Let’s Dance” – a weekly blog inspired by newsletters such as Lauren Zalaznic’s “LZ Sunday Paper” and Brian Stelter’s “Reliable Sources.” The goal of this weekly blog post is to create more than a conversation about diversity and inclusion. Why call it “Let’s Dance”? The name is inspired by a 2015 presentation by Vernā Myers, President, The Vernā Myers Company: “Diversity is Being Invited to the Party: Inclusion is Being Asked to Dance.” If you haven’t watched it, you should – one of my favorite lines: “it’s not about counting, it’s about cultivating.”
A little bit about me
After working in communications since the mid-1990s, I have seen companies create diversity programs, I’ve participated in many conversations and efforts on diversity, I’ve read multiple studies and reports, etc. I’ve also seen leaders across industries tried to find ways to have a real impact, while also seeing programs that are only checkmarks. So in thinking about how do we continue to create a forum that can bring us together, while curating some of the news and happenings in this space, my hope is that ultimately this blog is one step that can lead to more than just talking. Please send any links to monica@talkingdiversity.blog. I’ll post every Tuesday as part of #TuesdayThoughts.
At first I thought there may not be that much content to include each week but I may be wrong. So let’s get started.
The must read of the week:
Other headlines:
Business
Pressure Increases for More Tech Firms to Tie C-Suite Exec Bonuses to Diversity Goals
Big Oil Has A Diversity Problem
Tesla just welcomed this CEO to its board. Here’s why it’s a big deal for Silicon Valley
The Need for Diversity and Career Opportunities
Education
It’s a ‘new day’ for diversity and inclusion in Howard County schools
First African American Woman to Lead National Future Farmers Organization
The SMU bubble: Diversity from college to career
Marketing & Media
Walk of Fame Ceremony for Selena Quintanilla Draws Record Crowd
African-American Reporter Takes Stand After Body-Shaming
Billboard’s Latin Power Players List Revealed
ICYMI
Want Better Profits at Less Risk? Hire More Women
Who to follow?
https://twitter.com/DiversityInc
https://twitter.com/InnovateWomen
https://twitter.com/NBCAsianAmerica
Don’t forget, if you have any recommendations on who to follow, send my way to monica@talkingdiversity.blog.
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