Only a little time has passed since the infamous slapping or should I say assault of Chris Rock by Will Smith. Like Rock, I am still trying to process what I and millions of others witnessed on that infamous night at the Oscars. My mind is still stuck on the moment toward the end of […]
Women are not only breaking glass ceilings in the corporate and business world, but women are also making inroads at previously male-dominated fields, from sanitation workers, police officers to fire fighters! Yes, firefighters! And so, my featured story begins. On Mach 8, 2022, in Brooklyn, New York, the FDNY welcomed 291 probationary firefighters at a
At the intersection of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, this post will discuss and celebrate the representation of women leadership in Learning and Development, setting an example of how leadership can and should reflect diverse population. March is dedicated to highlighting and reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions and milestones of women to United
The \”race faces\” of political leadership are changing and becoming more diverse than ever before. I’ve often said in previous posts that politics is not my thing. But ever since New York City got its first Black mayor, then the United States of American elected its first Black president – twice – then the 2020
The \”Race Faces” of Political Leadership – A Change is Coming Read More »
The \”race faces\” of political leadership are changing and becoming more diverse than ever before. I’ve often said in previous posts that politics is not my thing. But ever since New York City got its first Black mayor, then the United States of American elected its first Black president – twice – then the 2020
The \”Race Faces” of Political Leadership – A Change is Coming Read More »
I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are
I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are
Not too long ago, I wrote an article on Black/Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism. The piece highlighted the coming together of Blacks and Asians in light of the brutal attacks against Asians throughout the city and the interconnectivity of the Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate movements. Now, or should I
Not too long ago, I wrote an article on Black/Asian Solidarity United Against a Common Foe: Racism. The piece highlighted the coming together of Blacks and Asians in light of the brutal attacks against Asians throughout the city and the interconnectivity of the Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate movements. Now, or should I
I was in a conversation with a group of people when a Black male referred to his girlfriend as an angry Black female! He laughed, but I wanted to know why he said that and what he meant when he said it. Do people just say this as the phrase of the day, like \”don\’t
Digging up the Roots of the \”Angry\” Black Woman Stereotype Read More »
