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The storming of the Capitol Building is a story of the deep inequities, of racism and white supremacy. For some, this is blatant and obvious. For others, there is no comprehension of these connections. Is it based on the eye of the beholder? A group of white professionals were talking about being done with perfunctory diversity trainings and workshops. They were saying we (the US) need something stronger. Not driven by HR departments or 2-hours mandated in a school district setting. The entire framing of our systems needs to change in order to make real progress. I agree. Until people are pushed out of their comfort zones personally and accept a degree of personal reflection on these matters, our work will be surface level and meaningful, community and societal level change, won’t be realized.

About This Story

  • When did this story occur? Pandemic times
  • Date submitted: 2021-02-03 12:00
  • Gender: Female

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  • In my story, people are: Treated differently, some are worth more than others
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  • The experiences that shape my feelings on equity come from: My personal world