The fact that much of the globe operates under the concept of white supremacy means that this belief underlies decisions, actions, and even (ironically) support for equality. May was Diversity Month in Europe. And as part of their campaign, Spain launched “skin colour stamps” on the …
[Continue reading] White Supremacy…in an equality campaign!?
Last week I made an assumption based on incomplete facts. These are easy to do – because although we don’t have all the information we think we know enough. Assumptions are one of the things that undermine inclusion, connection and belonging. So we have a new President elect and a …
[Continue reading] Musings on the Presidential Election Results – Part 2
Last week, Goldman Sachs announced that they wouldn’t be granting any companies IPO certification if they don’t have at least one diverse director on their Board. Well....! It is amazing to me what can happen when someone influential (or a business in this case) draws a line in the sand about …
New Canadian Federal cabinet aside (more on that later) I have to comment on Prince Ea's video (I am NOT Black, you are not White) that is making the rounds on social media. It's a lovely sentiment. I hate labels too. And if you are White, chances are you love this video. We have been taught that …
Last month Australia made a significant change on their passport application forms; there are now three options for “gender” – M, F and X. When your passport doesn’t reflect what you look like – when your listed gender doesn’t match who you are - it can be, in the words of Senator Louise Pratt, …