Welcome to Intentional Conversations, where we intersect diversity, equity, and inclusion with leadership and business.

This week we welcomed Yvonne Alston to the Intentional Conversations co-host chair.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• We should normalize difficult conversations.
• Arizona upholding an 1864 abortion ban has many implications. 1864 ruling brings us back to the last century when women couldn’t vote and slavery was upheld.
• There is a regression. Many people are using their privilege and power to create boundaries and limitations.
• We need to keep our foot on the pedal with a brick to keep DEI going.
• We are experiencing modern-day civil rights.
• Working in corporate America showed me that people (with awareness) are doing harm to others through bias or lack of self-confidence.
• The best version of us is the most innovative and empathetic - creating change takes that of us.
• I am an unapologetically authentic amplifier of DEI. Took me several years to get here because I was accustomed to code-switching and assimilating. I don’t diminish myself to make myself more palatable to others.
• We all have power and privilege. We need to acknowledge our shared history and level set. How does power and privilege show up… it’s not an “always” and “in always” thing.
• It’s uncomfortable to address inequality happening at the moment. Allyship should cost something.
• People are afraid to do the wrong thing, so they do nothing. We must do something to make a change.
• DEI can be a tool for meaningful change.

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