The Element of Inclusion

How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion


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Companies want you to believe we’re headed towards racial equity

Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion

Here are some key messages from this episode:

  • The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful
  • People overestimate Racial Equity
  • There’s a reason why DEI work lacks scrutiny
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    Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

    Conversations about Race at work become more challenging 

    “you could use this gift to benefit others and build inclusion”

    There’s greater momentum for less policy change 

    “You may even have been in environments where your gift was positioned as shortcoming.”

    Diversity and Inclusion become less urgent as a goal 

    “The hardest part of was realising that what happened to me was my responsibility. “

    Here are some resources so you can go deeper:

    How narratives of racial progress create barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations

    Check out these related episodes of the show.

    A Simple Introduction to Antiracism

    Erasing the Language of Race

    The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

    Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:

    1.     Work with me 1:1 

    2.     Get Practical Book Insights 

    3.     Get our Free Email Course 

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