5 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day at Work
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5 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day at Work

Ever wondered how to celebrate or recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day at work? In this blog post, I provide guidance on ways to celebrate his legacy in the workplace.

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Harvard’s Dr. Claudine Gay: Misogynoir on Full Display
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Harvard’s Dr. Claudine Gay: Misogynoir on Full Display

Harvard University President has "stepped down" from her position after growing concern about her ability to respond to rising tensions on campus over the Israel-Gaza war, antisemitism. She’s also accused of plagiarism in her academic work.

It's no surprise she is the shortest-lived President in the University's history.

When you're a Black woman, you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself.

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Confronting Racism
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Confronting Racism

It is time to face the hard truth – racism is still very much alive in our world today. We can no longer pretend it doesn't exist, nor can we pretend it doesn't have serious implications.

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Taking a break
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Taking a break

I've taken a break from posting so much and doing all the things. Do you miss me?

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The Anne Frank House
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The Anne Frank House

One of my first stops in Amsterdam few months ago was to the Anne Frank House. I was able to visit the home where this young, Jewish girl, hid with her family for two years.

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Representation vs. Representative
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Representation vs. Representative

Representation vs. Representative. Do you know the difference? I made a critical fix on one organization's communications yesterday. So let's discuss it.

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Accomplishments
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Accomplishments

We don’t usually boast about our accomplishments. It’s impolite, it’s conceited, and we were always taught from our elders to keep our heads down and be humble.

Yet there are times when we need to speak up and make some noise - in bad times, but in good ones, too.

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World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day

Yesterday on World Mental Health Day I posted about the manager that ignored me and didn't create a psychologically safe workplace for me.

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