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Writing on the value of difference as a diversity and inclusion advocate

a white sing has a yellow pencil on it with the words love to learn
Inclusion

How one white girl took the initiative to educate herself about black culture

Nine months ago I wrote a blog post entitled, “#BlackLivesMatter: One woman’s call to action for white people to listen, read, study and learn.” I clearly understood it was a delicate space after the death of George Floyd. As a result, I’ve been on a one woman crusade to learn Read more…

By cooldeb, 2 months1 month ago
An painting of black women on a blue background shows three women with three messages supporting #BlackLivesMatter.
Inclusion

#BlackLivesMatter: One woman’s call to action for white people to listen, read, study and learn

Over these last few weeks, I find myself going into process mode. I ask myself and God: What in the world is going on? We have a global pandemic and a global social  movement, #BlackLivesMatter. All on top of each other, intertwined and mixed up. All steeped in deep emotion Read more…

By cooldeb, 10 months2 months ago
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Add diversity, equity & belonging to your business plan to create an amazing brand culture

A post appeared in my LinkedIn feed about designing intentional workplaces. A space where employees “bring their full selves to work, and feel like they belong.” If you follow my blog, you know one of my themes is diversity and inclusion. So when I read about “DEB”, as it was Read more…

By cooldeb, 1 year1 month ago
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Inclusion

How Uber and Lyft shine a positive light on everyday people

Do you know this feeling? You set out to do the norm and discover inspiration? You follow the regular routine and something disrupts it, yet in a good way? Turns out, my side gig for my branding startup delivered just this sort of twist. Through the ridesharing services of Uber Read more…

By cooldeb, 2 years2 years ago
Inclusion

Celebrities and everyday women, tattoos and stretch marks: #AerieREAL

On Sunday, my before church ritual involves a Cup of Joe and CBS Sunday Morning. The show recently featured a company killin’ it with their latest ad campaign. In cooldeb terms, read killin’ it = knowing thy audience. The messaging is intentional, thoughtful and allows peoples to be seen. (Plural Read more…

By cooldeb, 2 years1 year ago
Inclusion

Gaining perspective during the holidays

Happy Holidays ya’ll! My wish for each of you during this special time of year is perspective. Go seek it or better yet, allow it to seek you. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. And it’s easy to allow the extra list Read more…

By cooldeb, 2 years2 years ago
A close up of a white sticker with an American flag and it says I voted in blue letters. It represents the power of your voting voice.
Inclusion

The power and privilege of your voting voice

Are you familiar with the voting hashtags #getoutthevote and #rockthevote? As we approach the midterm elections, I’m doing my part to help you actualize these hashtags. No, I’m not going to talk about political parties. And no, I’m not going to highlight a particular issue. I simply want you to Read more…

By cooldeb, 2 years2 years ago
Meghan Markle is wearing a beige coat and brown hat. She is holding onto the arm of Prince Harry who is wearing a gray coat and is a member of the Royal Family.
Inclusion

Seeing the royal family through a disruptive lens

“It’s not so much what we don’t know but what we think we know that obstructs our vision.” Krister Stendahl, Swedish theologian and New Testament scholar Whether you watched the royal wedding live or the media highlights, one thing is true: we’re seeing the Royal Family through a disruptive and different Read more…

By cooldeb, 3 years7 months ago
Aaron James in front of a brick building. He is a black man, short black hair with a moustache and beard.
Inclusion

How being black has impacted my life: Perspectives by Aaron James

  “The color black occurs when all colors in the visual spectrum are blocked from vision. However, I find black people exist in many different colors and hues. Too many to count.” The above quote is from Aaron James, a friend of mine. Aaron wrote a thought-provoking life experience post Read more…

By cooldeb, 3 years ago
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Inclusion

The ebony working girl: Giving voice to the voiceless

Recently, my friend Ebony decided to leave the corporate world and make a go on her own. She launched her HR consulting business and a blog to boot. Meet The Ebony Working Girl. I’m in awe of the adventure and had loads of questions about the dialogue she is fostering Read more…

By cooldeb, 3 years ago

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