Diversity Posts
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My Dream For Our Community
Last Monday, General Mills and UNCF hosted the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast. I have had the privilege of attending a number of these celebrations over the years and let me tell you, it is always a fun and inspiring party.
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Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and I’m focusing on African American literature and history in my reading.
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Facets of Diversity: Second in a Series
In these increasingly polarized and volatile times, I found the following story to be a good reminder of the power of communication and the power of listening. Add a dash of compassion and stir.
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Facets of Diversity: First in a Series
I recently read a book that has resulted in a change of view and a change in behavior, along with a subtle reorganization of my knowledge foundation.
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The Future Is Now
I just finished the July-August edition of The Futurist and learned many fascinating things as per usual. Here are a few items that were new to me: -
Intro to Critical Thinking
I read Nylon Road, by Parsua Bashi, over the weekend. A graphic novel (actually a memoir) about growing up in Iran, Nylon Road is also quite an excellent introduction to critical thinking. -
PeaceJam
Today's blog post is an interview with Dave Ellis, our Domestic Violence Impact Manager who was also involved in PeaceJam over the weekend.
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