Jocelyn R. M.
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As we continue to advocate for more belonging, empathy, access and justice to be embedded into our systems and ways of being, we’ll undoubtedly face opposition from those who don’t have the courage (lacking SKILL and/or WILL) to make hard decisions. They’ll say “you’re doing too much”; “too soon”; “respect the hierarchy”; “maybe you’re in the wrong place”. I get it. Change is hard. Change takes time. Change is developmental. Change requires work. True transformation rarely happens for these reasons. I appreciate Amber’s 5 points below. Know that when you start to walk in your power in this way, many professional and personal doors will be closed. But hey there are so many more you haven’t even touched yet! And if the goal is unfettered access and belonging, it’s going to take some trial and error before you find your people, your work home, romantic partner, etc. ———————————————————————————1. She has the audacity to ask how she wants her life to feel - at work, in her friendships, in her romantic relationships2. She’s willing to speak up and even walk away when her boundaries are crossed or standards of treatment go unmet.3. She’s willing to say the things that make people uncomfortable even though those are the things people need to hear to be better humans4. She has the energy and the WILL to engage; to do the LABOR REQUIRED to make a difference for everyone5. She dares to speak up for herself, fight for her humanity, and fight for a world that she believes can be better.
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This is a very interesting discussion. I wonder what would be possible for organizations if we begin to flip the current paradigm by having whites serve in Chief Diversity and Inclusion positions whilst elevating people of color to the chief executive position. Injustice lies in the connection between schemas and resources. It is so common to place a BIPOC leader in a Chief Inclusion/Diversity/Equity position who doesn’t have the skills to properly move the work forward. Lived experience and transferrable skills are not enough. I won’t stop saying this but DEIBJ is a professional body of work, and we won’t see real traction on this work until we fully recognize and appreciate that.
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The dissolution of the country’s top DEI office is scary and disappointing, but not surprising given the barrage of attacks on DEI across this country. I agree that it’s a sad day for America, Dr.Sesha. But your work never went unnoticed and I can’t wait to witness your future success and impact in the space. Thanks for being a black queer woman who walks her talk.
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"Be so delusional this week that YOU even scare yourself."-Minda Harts
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Feeling grateful and inspired to continue the dissertation writing journey. Thanks Write the Damn Dissertation Group for a nourishing and productive weekend writing retreat! I especially appreciate all the tips and tricks for the neurodivergent among us. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or burnt out by your dissertation journey, I encourage you to reach out and find a community of authentic and rigorous support. It will make all the difference! We’ve got this. ✍🏾
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