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Centering Equity, Inclusion, and a Sense of Belong
Dismantling The Systems of Oppression by Centering
Equity, Inclusion, and a Sense of Belonging
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In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives face unprecedented challenges from governmental actions, the commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable environments becomes more critical than ever. Recent measures, such as President Trump's executive order to eliminate federal DEI programs and similar actions at the state level, in an effort to dismantle structures designed to promote diversity and inclusion. These developments underscore a pressing need for organizations to uphold and advance DEI principles within their spheres of influence.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words; they are the foundation of a more just and fair society. They are the promise that every person, no matter their background, will have a fair shot, a voice in the room, and the dignity they deserve. That promise is under attack—but we will not back down
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DEI is not just about policy or compliance; it is about justice, dignity, and the unwavering belief that every person deserves fairness and opportunity. So today, I urge you—do not let fatigue, resistance, or setbacks deter you from the mission of equity. Continue advocating for policies that uplift the underserved. Continue creating spaces where every voice is heard and valued. Continue pushing for representation, accessibility, and fairness in everything we do.
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What we Do
We help individuals, organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions dismantle the systems of oppression and transform beliefs and behaviors by bringing Equity, and Belonging to people, policies, places, practices, and purpose. ​
How We Do It
We help create a culture of belonging by equipping them to be Culturally humble, Racially Just, Trauma-Informed, and Dedicated to embedding equity and inclusivity in all areas. Our services include:
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Trainings
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Strategic Planning
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Coaching
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Assestments
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Keynote/Presentations
How We Can Help
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Build a shared vocabulary
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Develop an equity tool-kit
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Create an Equity Strategic Proposal
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Address disparities in the workplace
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Decrease microaggressions & discrimination
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Facilitate difficult conversations
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Recruit, retain, and onboard diverse candidates
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Develop equity leadership within your organization
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Create a culture of trust, bravery, and belonging
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Avoid equity-related emotional burnout
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Create successful Employee Resource/Identity Groups
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Strategies to help the resistant to be engaged
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Engaging with diverse communities
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Engage in participatory learning
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Follow-up coaching & mentoring
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Resources & Equity Impact tools to advance your equity efforts
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Mediation Strategies and best practices
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Cultural Humility
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Policy Change
Awakening
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Organizations and individuals in this stage are in the early stages of becoming aware that diversity does not equal inclusion, and equality does not equal equity
Organizations and individuals in this stage are in the early stages of becoming aware that diversity does not equal inclusion, and equality does not equal equity. Terms like privilege and dominant culture are concepts they wrestle with. Cognitive Dissonance is often something to be sorted out, as is defensiveness and fragility. There is often a desire to learn more about what they have been blind too and/or have not recognized before.
Those in the awakening stage can be found somewhere between "resistant" and "ready" for change. Like most, they are willing to learn more but often feel paralyzed by fear to offend or say/do something discriminatory so often don’t know how to engage in the equity work.
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Keynote: to help bring awareness and help audiences move from understanding to believing
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Training series: The Equity World View
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Coaching with Equity teams and leadership
Working
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Organizations and individuals in this stage are fully aware and ready to invest and advance equity and inclusion
Organizations and individuals in this stage are fully aware and ready to invest and advance equity and inclusion. They center the voices of the most marginalized and are open to increasing their knowledge around intersectionality. Dominant culture is often investigated and they are fully aware that their racism, sexism, ableism and all other “isms” are never completely “removed” so they are dedicated to continual learning and increasing their equity toolbox. Although defensiveness and fragility are sometimes still a default, there is a newfound humility that allows them to see that being called out is really an invitation to be called into a greater understanding and awakening.
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Recommendations include:
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Equity in Action Training Series
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Coaching for Leadership, Equity teams, and HR
Winning
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Organizations and individuals in this stage are ready to do the work.
Organizations and individuals in this stage are ready to do the work. They have created diverse teams, invested in the tools and the resources needed to advance equity and inclusion. Commitments have been made and they are ready to embed equity into all they do and not just simply add it as an afterthought. What they need now is an equity strategic plan that includes D&I best practices, metrics, transparency, accountability and sustainability. Customized mandatory training around microaggressions and ongoing mentoring/coaching around equity, inclusion and racial justice.
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Coaching around building an equity strategic plan that looks at policy, places, practices, and people
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Policy changes to reflect antiracism and equity
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Train the trainer around equity, inclusion, and racial justice
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Ongoing customized trainings
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Wondering what services would fit best for you and your organization? We have identified 3 stages most indviduals and organizations go through and the recommended services to help you move your equity and inclusion efforts forward.
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Click here for a Racial Justice Assessment Tool
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All proceeds fully support
The Sankofa Foundation
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The Sankofa Foundation is a branch of Sawubona that partners with local Ghana organizations to help villages in Ghana get access to education, health care, community development, environmental justice, and sustainability. By creating better access to education, nutrition, and healthcare for small villages in Ghana where the need is the greatest. In hopes of helping communities gain access to resources and opportunities that will offer them a chance to improve their lives, and build a better future.