DEIA Videos

Created on May 23, 2022 10:39 am
Last Updated on March 13, 2024 3:58 pm

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CROWN Act

About the VideoHave you heard of the CROWN Act? It stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair and it's providing legal protection against discrimination based on hair. For too long, Black and Brown people have felt the need to conform their hairstyles in school or in the workplace. In this episode of Clarified, you'll learn how people are embracing their natural beauty, plus the deep-rooted history of protective hairstyles and how they do more than prevent extra manipulation of one's hair.

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How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace - Janet Stovall

About the VideoImagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet Stovall shares a three-part action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and expected to be their unassimilated, authentic selves.

Building an Inclusive Culture Through Storytelling

About the VideoIn a recent survey of professionals, only 4% of respondents affirmed that their organization's leadership "is aligned on the commitment to diversity and inclusion in the organization.” People crave transparency and authenticity more than ever. It's time to flip the script and get serious about DEI. During this webinar, Julie Ann Crommett shares from her over 13 years of experience in DEI across the media and tech industry. After the conversation, Julie Ann led an audience-driven Q&A and shared some of her favorite resources to help keep the conversation going.

The Science of Racism

Racism is real. Science can help us combat it. Watch this video by Creators for Change.

IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility 2022

About the VideoDr. Christine Firkins and Nadia Vatalidis, VP of People at Remote discuss the huge impact small changes can have in your hiring process when you start to use inclusive language for those with disabilities.

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Intersectionality - K. Crenshaw

About the VideoNow more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.

Privilege - T. Jana

About the Video: "When society tells you that you are worth less than somebody else, it's easy to start believing that." Tiffany Jana explores that concept of privilege, its damaging effects on people of color and how privilege can be used to uplift others.

LGBTQ in the workplace - University of MD

About the Video: University of Maryland students and faculty members discuss the importance of making sure campuses and workplaces are inclusive for LGBTQ persons and what being inclusive truly means.