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"What about men?" "Diversity is when men get excluded." These are actual reactions to the herstoric* swearing-in of the all-women city council in St. Paul, MN. This city council is not just all women, but women representing a spectrum of communities and identities. The above rebuttals are the textbook example of: "When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression." They also do not just appear during landmark events. I have seen this ' feedback' made at all women/queer speaking engagements as well as events. Men have been running the show in all manners of society - at work, in government, in powerful positions with the ability to change lives. Where was the diversity then, and where was the advocacy for people other than men to be in such positions of power? Or because the system is set up to give you the sense of entitlement that once taken away (hello, patriarchy 👋🏼 ), you realize that power AND responsibility is not a right? Shoutout to the elected representatives, and to all of us who want to make more of such representation happen, let's keep challenging the status quo 🔥 And for the last time (lol who am I kidding but one can dream): Inclusion without equity is not inclusion; it's pacification AT THE EXPENSE of those who've historically been excluded. *That's not a spelling error. #XincereYiYours #DiversityEquityInclusion

Three Dynamic Women Chosen for Scottsdale Top Positions Jim Thompson, the city manager of Scottsdale, announced the employment of three managers on March 13. Of them, “two were selected from our outstanding pool of over 120 applicants for assistant city manager positions.” Read More: https://cutt.ly/sw2cpLKz #womenleaders #womenontop #womenleadership #news #NewsUpdate #newsdaily #todaynewsupdate

The Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit offers insight in 4 areas: #safetyandsecurity #justiceandequity #healthandwellbeing #enrichmentandfulfilment. A good read on #womenandplanning #genderequity

Is Society Building Walls? 🧱 Unlock Authentic Connections for a Better Future! In this thought-provoking video, we explore the impact of council culture, microaggressions, and the importance of genuine human connections. Join the conversation and discover how we can create a society that fosters inclusivity and meaningful relationships. #SocietyBuildingWalls #AuthenticConnections #InclusivityMatters #BreakTheWalls #HumanConnections #UnityInDiversity #BuildingABetterFuture #EmbracingDifferences #CommunityMatters #MeaningfulRelationships

Come see how Zencity is revolutionizing community surveying with a focus on diversity and inclusivity in this latest article, Strengthening Representation: Zencity's Holistic Approach. A must-read for anyone passionate about inclusive governance and effective decision-making.

Advocacy isn't just a buzzword; it's a vital tool for creating lasting change in the business world. For women business owners, advocacy means ensuring our voices are heard, our challenges are addressed, and our successes are celebrated. 📈 Leveling the Playing Field: Through advocacy, we push for policies that support equal opportunities, access to capital, and fair regulations. 🤝 Building Strong Networks: Advocacy connects us with like-minded individuals and organizations, amplifying our collective voice and influence. 💼 Driving Economic Growth: Women-owned businesses contribute significantly to the economy. By advocating for our needs, we foster an environment where more women can start and grow successful businesses. Together, we can create a more equitable business landscape for all.

It's #NationalInclusionWeek! 🎉 This week at Suffolk County Council, we're asking all our staff to take small but meaningful actions each day to promote equity and belonging for everyone. Big change starts with small steps. What will you do this #NationalInclusionWeek to #TakeActionMakeImpact?

There has been a fever-pitch level of discussion about DEI and specifically about belonging to boost retention strategies. Join us at the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference to hear this panel share: 1. Steps necessary to identify an appropriate retention strategy and the impact of that strategy vis-a-vis current economy as well as the disproportionate impact of a contracting economy on racially and ethnically diverse communities; 2. Why it is important to measure outcome; and 3. Impact the organization would like to have around specific metrics and/or changes in behavior for better retention. Kori S. Carew, Esq. (She/Her/Hers), Carlos Dávila-Caballero, Sonya Olds Som, Esq., Michelle Rhee Register for Pathways: https://bit.ly/pathways-23 #InspiringProgress #AcceleratingImpact #KnowDoLeadTransform #MCCAPathways

Check out this awesome video sharing about the work I've been engaged in through my work Center for Women & Enterprise over the past 18 months or so!