Via The New York Times.  From Inclusion to Support: How to Build a Better Workplace Photo by Shonagh Rae By The New York Times At the New Rules Summit, hosted by The New York Times, participants working in groups proposed changes to create equitable environments in the workplace. Here are the topics, quotations from group leaders and … Read More

Via The New York Times.  The Effect of Intersectionality in the Workplace By Alina Tugend Photo by Andrea Levy The concept of intersectionality — referring to the complex and cumulative way different forms of discrimination like racism, sexism and classism overlap and affect people — seems have popped up relatively recently. But as Brittany Packnett, an … Read More

Via YW Boston.  What is Intersectionality, and What Does it Have to do With Me? Here at YW Boston, intersectionality is central to the work we do. We know that everyone reading this has come to follow YW Boston’s work from different entry points. Some of us hold women’s empowerment close to heart, perhaps seeking … Read More

Via Harvard Public Health.  AMERICA IS FAILING ITS BLACK MOTHERS For decades, Harvard Chan alumni have shed light on high maternal mortality rates in African American women. Finally, policymakers are beginning to pay attention. By Amy Roeder Serena Williams knew her body well enough to listen when it told her something was wrong. Winner of … Read More

The Medium.  10 Ways For Non-Black Academics to Value Black Lives. By Stacey Chimimba Ault This spring has been hard. We have had to process the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. We watched the premeditated attempt to endanger the life of Chris Cooper. We are also experiencing the violent response against Black Lives Matter protesters while armed … Read More