by Theresa M. Robinson | Jul 21, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
Okay, so let me catch you up—you too, Vanguard—in case you missed my post from Monday, July 18. Alternatively, you can read Monday’s post in its entirety with my July 18 article. Background Though not a connection of mine and never “liking” or supporting (to my...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jul 18, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Well-Being |
Here’s the full July 17 inmail exchange. Tyler: “Hello Theresa, I have a question that I was hoping you could answer. Are racial stereotypes considered anti-diversity and racist?” (his initial DM is the screenshot accompanying the article’s title) Me: “This...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jul 14, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
We’ve all heard the “career wisdom” that says to us….. “Don’t burn any bridges.” (even a bridge that needs to be burned down) “Don’t speak ill of a past employer.” (even if your lived experience backs it up) “Don’t say anything negative about a previous boss.” (even...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jul 7, 2022 | Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
#1. If being an ally has NOT cost you comfort, convenience, or clout, you’re doing it wrong. That’s lesson number one. That’s where to start. Don’t even bother considering yourself a true ally if your comfort, convenience, or clout has not been adversely...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jun 30, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equity, Gender Equity, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being, Well-Being |
Sunday, June 26, was just like any other day in the life of a Black woman’s DMs and inmails, aka additional spaces on the platform where we typically receive racist and bigoted vitriol, ad hominem attacks, sleazy pick-up lines, etc. On this particular Sunday, as is...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jun 23, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equity, Gender Equity, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being, Well-Being |
“You have great energy. But you don’t look like a ‘Theresa.’” That’s how I was greeted by one of the male leaders after I delivered a workshop for a group of oil & gas leaders. Ah. The name game again. Not my first rodeo with this nonsense. Okay, I’ll play...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jun 16, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being, Well-Being |
“I know, Theresa, but my hands are tied. She brings in a lot of revenue for the company.” That’s how the CEO responded to the valid claims I had raised against my white identifying manager. I had exhausted all the official internal channels, and this meeting with the...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jun 9, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
One of the greatest “magic tricks” companies pull off is the illusion of equity and inclusion operating in the workplace. Sleight of Hand— designed to manipulate and leverage a “recipient of honor” and to deceive watchers; relies upon misdirection,...
by Theresa M. Robinson | Jun 2, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Health and Wellness, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
Dear melanin-deficient folks who consider yourselves allies and accomplices but who…. still. don’t. get. it. Hard truth. It’s looking like no one earthly is coming to save Black people. You’ve watched a law passed “to curb hate crimes against Asian...
by Theresa M. Robinson | May 26, 2022 | Anti-Racism, Articles, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Posts, Well-Being |
White-washed DEI can take several forms. Pivoting and shape-shifting in order to appease, deflect, and deceive are a part of its charm for the performative companies that subscribe to a “words only” approach to DEI. It goes without saying that…. The...
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