DEI News, & Insights

America the Free?

This month, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor one of the backbones of this nation, the Latine/x community. Hispanic Americans have shaped U.S. culture for centuries. From Spanish support during the Revolutionary War...

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

The ever-diversifying workplace of today is a true laboratory for success and progress. The multitude of perspectives and identities creates an environment that challenges prior beliefs and brings unheard ones into the fold. This diversity, however, has not always...

Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

Race and ethnicity are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters in life, work, and law. Why This Distinction Matters We talk a lot about race and ethnicity in conversations on identity, equity, and inclusion. But...
Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

The ever-diversifying workplace of today is a true laboratory for success and progress. The multitude of perspectives and identities creates an environment that challenges prior beliefs and brings unheard ones into the fold. This diversity, however, has not always...

Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

Race and ethnicity are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters in life, work, and law. Why This Distinction Matters We talk a lot about race and ethnicity in conversations on identity, equity, and inclusion. But...

Why Is Black Hair Still a Battleground?

Why Is Black Hair Still a Battleground?

Picture this: Imagine sitting in a chair for 7 hours, enduring pain, to create a hairstyle that will bring you comfort, dignity, and ease. You then go to your place of work and are told your hair is inappropriate and that you need to go home and change it because it’s...

6 Steps to Conflict Resolution

6 Steps to Conflict Resolution

In nearly every workplace, classroom, or personal relationship, conflict is inevitable. It can emerge from a simple miscommunication or a deeply rooted difference in values. While conflict is not inherently harmful, how we respond to it determines whether it becomes a...

Juneteenth: More Than a Celebration – A Resistance Against Erasure

Juneteenth: More Than a Celebration – A Resistance Against Erasure

June 19th marks more than just the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas; it’s a day that symbolizes Black liberation: the freedom of our minds, our consciousness, the honoring of our struggle, and the enduring fight for equality and justice.   However, now in...

Judicial Backlash: An Erosion of 2SLGBTQIA+ Protections

Judicial Backlash: An Erosion of 2SLGBTQIA+ Protections

June 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the landmark decision Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the country. This ruling changed the lives of millions within the United States, recognizing gender and sexually diverse individuals and...

Diversity vs. Equity vs. Inclusion – What’s the Difference?

Diversity vs. Equity vs. Inclusion – What’s the Difference?

 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: What’s the Real Difference? ???? What Are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often used interchangeably, but they each have distinct meanings.  Understanding these concepts is key to...

A Different Type of Earth Day

A Different Type of Earth Day

April is typically a month of rejoicing, a month of bright days mixed with spring showers. Flowers begin to bloom, and it feels as though the world is taking a step away from the coldness of the winter season. This transformative month also contains a celebration...