We’ve just finished celebrating Black History Month during February and while I appreciate the fact that America leans into Black History Month as a recognition of American History, I also recognize the fact that it’s still just ONE month. We’re still on the road to celebrating Black people, people of color, women, and those in the LGBTQ+ or disabled communities for being amazing people EVERY DAY in EVERY WAY, who happen to be Black people, or women, or members of the LGBTQ+ or disabled communities.
Which brings me to this month’s topic specific to the Pursuit of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: What’s Your Why Not?
In August of 2021, I introduced my thoughts about our collective level of awareness concerning Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging in a podcast called, A Subtle Awakening, which has been one of my most popular podcasts to date. In it, I talked about the difference between being woken up unexpectedly and feeling mad, versus being gradually awakened and feeling curious. The distinction between the two is important and I invite you to pause here and listen to it again, or perhaps for the first time. Then come back and join me for today’s podcast. I’ll wait…