Healing Equity United

Meet the consultants at Healing Equity United 💙 We are a Black and Asian women-owned collaborative co-founded by Fiona Oliphant and Jess Ayden-Li. Our co-founders have over 35+ years of experience working in the field of gender-based violence. Over that span of time, it was evident that race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, ability, and identity significantly impacted both access to services and service provision. Trauma also framed every aspect of the work, which made the need for radical healing evident. We know that these truths are not limited to the gender-based violence movement—rather, they permeate every component of our work, lives, and interactions. Healing Equity United was created not only to reimagine an equitable society, but to spur each and every one of us to be agents of change in creating the world that we imagine. 💭 ❤️

In the spirit of the season, we're diving into some truly #spookystories from the #nonprofit world 🎃 These real-life Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (#DEIB) nightmares serve as cautionary tales for organizations hoping to create meaningful change. Prepare yourself for chilling examples of when good intentions take a frightening turn! 😱 #DEI #halloween #spooky #scary #nonprofithorrors #horror #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging

How does oppression impact individuals and what can organizations do to mitigate this problem? We would like to hear from you. While significant research and literature have focused on race-based traumatic stress (RBTS)—https://lnkd.in/ec98fpcC, there is a notable gap concerning oppression-based traumatic stress (OBTS). We are seeking people to share their experiences and insights to assist in our understanding of how OBTS impacts individuals and what organizations can do to mitigate and address this problem. Your responses are completely confidential and the survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes. As a thank you, all participants can elect to be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card. Please be kind and care for yourself as you go through these questions. If you are unable to contribute, please share with your networks! https://lnkd.in/eVZvZD67 #DEIB #RBTS #OBTS #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #research #survey

Have you witnessed voter suppression in your communities? Despite legislation around #voting rights, the United States continues to prevent equitable access to voting which disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities. Join our free #webinar (https://lnkd.in/dNCusZKE) to examine historical and current #voter suppression tactics, the role of racial bias in #election laws and practices, and how these obstacles are intentionally designed to disenfranchise historically marginalized groups. We'll also touch on these barriers' #legal, #social, and #political implications while offering insights into #advocacy efforts and tangible solutions to ensure fair and #equitable voting rights for all. Register: https://lnkd.in/dNCusZKE Jessica Ayden Li, MPA Fiona Oliphant Cassie Whitebread #DEI #DEIB #votersuppression #govote #votingrights #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #2024election #voterrights #politics #freewebinar

How does #DEIB work intersect with the #domesticviolence sector? Jessica Ayden Li, MPA and Cassie Whitebread presented research and findings at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's Summit in San Francisco. We are always grateful to support and connect with fellow advocates working in the #gender-based violence sector 🤝 #dei #api #aapi #equity #inclusion #diversity #advocacy #DV

Our co-founder, Jess, shares a bit about her personal experience with pay inequity in light of new report.

There's still time to register for our free webinar tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/epTc8_wU

How do identity politics come into play in the 2024 election? 💭 Join our free webinar on Tuesday, September 17th where we will explore the concept of identity politics and its impact on elections, like Harris' campaign strategies, and political issues at large. We'll discuss criticisms surrounding identity politics and how they intertwine with debates like critical race theory. We'll also examine the challenges faced by women and marginalized groups in politics. Join us and delve into the complexities of intersectionality and the importance of unpacking our own biases to hold multiple truths and identities simultaneously. https://lnkd.in/eTXq9BCj

Did you know August is National Wellness Month? ❤️ Radical healing is a core value at our organization (heck, it's in our name!) and this month we are celebrating its necessity in overall wellness. We know that radical healing is critical to the betterment of individuals, organizations, and collective wellness at large. Healing requires many things, including racial healing, which we believe is often overlooked and excluded from the commercialization of self-care and wellness. Healing from racial trauma is a foundational piece of our DEIB work and absolutely essential for the betterment of an organization. Racial trauma occurs on macro and micro levels; from institutions and systems rooted in oppressive values to individual behaviors, microaggressions, and acts of harm. Healing requires centering the needs of those most oppressed and marginalized through dedicated space, time, and resources. Radical healing from racial trauma requires input and commitment from all people, regardless of racial background—but especially white and non-Black people of color—to unlearn their respective biases and subscriptions to white supremacist cultural values and then collectively work together to reimagine community practices and norms to be more inclusive and liberatory. ✦ "What it Takes to Heal" by Prentis Hemphill: https://lnkd.in/eyGB8RU4 ✦ CAPACITAR Emergency Response Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/ejKwRPxG ✦ "Healing-Centered Leadership: A Path to Transformation" by Shawn A. Ginwright: https://lnkd.in/dJZhDEKd ✦ "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey https://lnkd.in/ggDb3s8E ✦ The Scatter Joy Project: https://lnkd.in/g4fdmRp7

Join our webinar on Thursday, August 15th for a conversation with Katie Quan, the artist we collaborated with to create a zine series about oppression! We will be discussing the intersection of arts and DEIB work, and how we can uplift each other 💫 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezqkHvgk