inclusion

September 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

September 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

For September’s Diversity Dictionary word of the week series, we went on an exploration into race-related mythologies and experiences: Reverse racism, white-passing and identity politics. These are terms that are misunderstood, misused, and can cause confusion, even provoke a sense of feeling attacked.

August 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

August 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

Cancel culture, echo chamber, woke, oppression olympics. These are all terms that have gained popularity in the past five or so years, and while they may have started life as phrases intended to create a sense of unity, community or accountability, their effect is the opposite.

June 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

June 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

In the northern hemisphere, as summer approaches, companies take it upon themselves to remind people that they need to get in shape, to get ‘beach-body-ready’, to shed the pounds to be desirable. This is an unhealthy message for anyone, and particularly for anyone dealing with eating disorders. This is why we made eating disorders our focus for June 2022.

May 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

May 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

It’s no overstatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how an entire generation thinks about work. It’s given people the chance to reprioritise and realign with their personal values. And along the way, there have been mass movements that centre people over profit.

April 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

April 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

DEI. EDI. DEBI. JEDI. There are so many acronyms out there to describe the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice and more. But with the alphabet soup, does the meaning of these individual words sometimes get diluted or lost? Maybe.

March 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

March 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

March is here! Which means we’re all gearing up for #InternationalWomensDay. But why does such a day need to exist? Because of the Patriarchy. #DiversityDictionary

February 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

February 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

Welcome to our first #WordOfTheWeek roundup for 2022! Our theme for this year is Joyful Sustainability. Because joy is often at odds with sustainability. We want to reframe the relationship between the two words, and share how we will be embodying joyful sustainability as a team this year.

January 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

January 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

Welcome to our first #WordOfTheWeek roundup for 2022! Our theme for this year is Joyful Sustainability. Because joy is often at odds with sustainability. We want to reframe the relationship between the two words, and share how we will be embodying joyful sustainability as a team this year.

December 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

December 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

As we approach the end of the year, it can be easy to get swept up in festive cheer and for the social issues that we hear about throughout the year to be swept under the rug. Yet many want to be seen to be ‘doing the work’, without actually doing the work. Cue December 2021’s #DiversityDictionary theme.

November 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

November 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

Question: could you easily articulate the difference between prejudice, discrimination, unconscious bias and stereotype? These four words have distinct meanings, yet often get used interchangeably, which means the work of diversity, equity and inclusion often becomes confused and lacking in aim.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Sulaiman R. Khan

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Sulaiman R. Khan

In the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like you to meet Sulaiman R. Khan. Self-described as a work-in-progress and Disabled entrepreneur working in the creative industries to ignite, invest in, and amplify Disabled creativity across the world.

October 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

October 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup

October is Black History Month in the UK, and we're honoured to have partnered with Kim Loliya who runs Black Psychotherapy, for October's #DiversityDictionary series.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Lauren Fernandes

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Lauren Fernandes

This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Lauren Fernandes, a freelance graphic designer, and co-founder of Young Black Psych. Young Black Psych is a social enterprise company specialising in spreading awareness and providing useful, easy-to-use resources for young people’s mental health within the BME community.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Zachi Brewster

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Zachi Brewster

This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we would like you to meet Zachi Brewster. Zachi is an abortion doula + creator of Dopo Support which provides holistic support before, during and after abortions for all abortion experiences. She also wears many other hats including being a trustee at BiPride UK, a Telefriending Volunteer at Opening Doors London and a Co-Facilitator at Safe Spaces for Black Women. No matter what she’s working on, Zachi’s work aligns with her personal mission to improve reproductive and sexual health services for all.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Vicky Pasion

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Vicky Pasion

On the #TOBcommunity spotlight this week, we’d like to introduce you to Vicky Pasion. A recording artist, entrepreneur and activist who has captivated audiences since a young age - from London’s West End, as young Nala in ‘The Lion King’, to the 02 Academy. She’s also the co-founder of Gifted, By Nature - a production team and community, rooted in consciousness, creativity and compassion.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Becky Hoh-Hale

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Becky Hoh-Hale

This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to Becky Hoh-Hale. Becky is the creator of the Ingat Ingat Exhibition, which celebrates East and South-East Asian people who came to work for the NHS circa 60-70s. She’s also the Founder & Creative Director of A Most Curious Wedding Fair - the biggest indie bridal event in the UK.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Simon Alexander Ong

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Simon Alexander Ong

This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like you to meet Simon Alexander Ong (he/him), a life coach and business strategist. He also partners with community-led initiatives to develop the leadership potential of the Chinese diaspora equipping young people from low-income households with the tools and resources to transform their lives and careers. Oh, and Simon’s debut book ‘Energize’ is also on the way!

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Janet Oganah

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Janet Oganah

This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like you to meet Janet Oganah (she/her), a former barrister and founder of Janet’s List - a curated platform for independent UK brands by Black women and women of colour.

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Isabella Silvers

#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Isabella Silvers

This week’s #TOBcommunity spotlight is on Isabella Silvers (She/Her), an editor at Hearst, and owner of ‘Mixed Messages’ a weekly newsletter on mixed-race identities. No matter her outlet, Isabella makes sure inclusion is at the heart of all that she does.