Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put many people from racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19. Read More
For many people, the term “intersectionality” can be difficult to define. Plus, not only can the term itself be confusing, but how do we go about applying the goals of intersectionality in the real world, including at our jobs? While it’s up to senior management to communicate a workplace’s vision for diversity and inclusion—as well as to make sure that everyone is complying with laws regarding discrimination—we can all benefit from becoming more aware.Read More
Bentley University’s Intersectionality in the Workplace: Broadening the Lens of Inclusion reports on a number of identity categories, including ability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and more. Through YW Boston’s focus on the intersection of race and gender, here are our five main takeaways from Intersectionality in the Workplace: Broadening the Lens of Inclusion.Read More
In many workplaces, the term intersectionality is becoming more popular in discussions of diversity and inclusion. But many employers aren’t sure what it means — or why it matters in their workplace. Read More
By Frank Starling Amid a global pandemic and global Black Lives Matter protests, summer 2020 has also brought about a reckoning for tech companies being held to account for racism and sexism experienced by their employees. In June, Aerica Shimizu Banks and Ifeoma Ozoma, two Black women in senior positions at Pinterest, left the company citing a […]Read More
