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We share insights on DEI+B and news from our team to support you in your work.
Young People Leading the Way to a Better Future
In this month's newsletter, we celebrate the power of youth and community engagement. We spotlight Legacy Jackson's inspiring journey and upcoming events like Misinformation Day and IDEACon, focusing on media literacy and social innovation. Our resource highlight emphasizes digital identity protection, while Rachel Maddow's book sheds light on historical struggles against authoritarianism. In our #SelfCareCorner, we stress the importance of heart health and share insights on emotional well-being.
Stepping into 2024 with a Commitment to Informed Action Buoyed by Hope
Team data2insight is excited to be sharing our newsletter with you for the second year! We are starting the year by taking informed action buoyed by hope to co-create a future we want. We hope our newsletter will connect you with useful resources, support, and encouragement to advance equity and democracy, reduce disparities, and say no to fascism in your corner of the world.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
This month we focus on celebrating Native Americans, working toward a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, and growing emotional strength. The data2insight team wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Native American Heritage Day, and a wonderful winter holiday season as we all prepare for the new year.
November Featured Author | Rhodes Perry, MPA
Rhodes Perry (he/him) is a bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and an internationally sought-after keynoter. He helps senior executives and leaders build belonging at work by establishing psychological safety and trust. Nationally recognized as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) thought leader, he has over 20 years of leadership experience.
Thought provoking and practical info about pronoun use, LGBTQ+ history, white women in DEIB, and winter prep!
This month we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. We focus on White women in DEIB, using correct pronouns, and a snowy winter ahead! Learn about this month’s book spotlight, A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns in honor of International Pronoun’s Day on October 18.
October Featured Author | Alyssa Pizarro
Alyssa Pizarro is the Senior Manager of Equity and Inclusion at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). After leaving a 10-year fashion career in New York and moving to Seattle, she returned to her social justice roots by applying her passion for yoga and service in the nonprofit world. She has worked in Development and Facilitation, but found her calling in DEIA work where she infuses her experience and knowledge of mindfulness in all that she does.
The Rollback of Hate & Toxic Masculinity. . . What’s Barbie have to do with it?
This month we focus on Barbie leading the rollback of toxic masculinity. We are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing achievements and contributions to the rich tapestry that makes up our national story! And we share resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness month.
September Featured Author | Stacey Sexton
Stacey Sexton is a queer, nonbinary, socialist organizer, educator, facilitator and coach. They support individuals and teams working through conflict, deepening their understanding of and action toward social justice, and finding balance between being human and being a change agent.
DEI is Not Dead!
This month we focus on trust defined and it’s impact on informed new choices. Who knew all these resources were out there? Our new blog post is by Efraín Gutiérrez, who supports individuals, teams, and organizations moving from fear to liberation. And of course, we spotlight some reading options to de-stress the brain.
August Featured Author | Efraín Gutiérrez
Efraín supports individuals, teams, and organizations moving from fear to liberation. His consulting practice and bodies of work represent his lifelong commitment to promoting love, integrity, and mutuality in our bodies, relationships, and work.
Celebrating Scholar Success
This summer we focus on supporting students and nourishing ourselves and others. July gives us the opportunity to reflect on whats next for high school and college students. Plus, spotlight books by Colin Seale, thinkLaw Founder & CEO and celebrate Beth Gebre, the Association for Women in Science scholorship awardee.
July Featured Author | Jay Alba
Jay Alba serves as LTHJ Global’s Project Manager and as a wearer of many hats, her work embodies the flexibility to shift between these responsibilities and ownership over each and every one of them. Her passion for her work stems from a love of creativity and education. LTHJ Global’s work empowers her to combine both those things. She uses the creativity and effective communication developed from her writing career every day.
LGBTQIA+ Pride is About an Ever Expanding Rainbow of Humanity
June is LGBTQIA+ PRIDE month and our newsletter offers four related articles providing some insight and information. Plus, we discuss moving women in STEM from surviving to thriving. Grab a cuppa and read along!
June Featured Author | Bernadette Smith
Check out our latest blog author, Bernadette Smith, who brings an uplifting and practical approach to equity and inclusion. She was named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business and hosts the weekly podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI.
This month DEI hype, mental health awareness, emergent learning, and more!
What’s the latest diversity and inclusion issue - is DEI being rolled back? Learn about AAPI month. Discover Mental Health awareness resources. Find out who wrote “Die Standing” and how it’s connected to this year’s Juneteenth. May is a great month!
May Featured Author | Dr. Nina Sabarre
We're thrilled to feature Nina Sabarre, PhD as our author of the month. Nina is the Founder + CEO of Intention 2 Impact, Inc. and has over a decade of experience delivering innovative research and evaluation for clients in international development and philanthropy.
Inviting a SMILE with National Humor Month!
April is National Humor Month...and so much more. Let's smile!
Check out the many other topics celebrated in April, learn what a white affinity group is, and focus on managing your energy instead of time. Jump in and find something new!
April Featured Author | Crystallee Crain, Ph.D.
Welcome back to our featured author series. This month we share a different point of view on advancing social justice and DEI+B efforts. Crystallee Crain Ph.D. (she/her/hers) is an interdisciplinary public health scholar and human rights activist. She specializes in exposing the layers of institutional inequality and her body of work represents a collective need to strengthen our responses to violence through transformative means.
Celebrating Women Everywhere
Join Us In Celebrating Women’s History Month and Recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
This month’s newsletter touches on ways to use your time wisely and to tap into some springtime tips for self care. And of course, we have shared DEIB resources and information.
March Featured Author | Maleah R. Jackson
This month’s featured author is Maleah Jackson, Principal and Managing Consultant of Makari Consulting. She specializes in business process and efficiency solutions, including creating equity in business through process and organizational structure. Maleah has over 15 years’ experience working and developing efficient processes for a broad scope of companies.