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Heather McGhee on “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”
In conversation with Sarah Kaplan, Heather McGhee, an expert in economic and social policy, offers an exploration about the self-destructive bargain of white supremacy and its rising cost to all of us. | April 7, 2021
In inclusivity push, workers reject prods to allow mispronounced or ‘whitened’ names
The Times Colonist highlights the pressure for people to "whiten" their names in many industries and feature Sonia Kang, as she discusses how this has stemmed from discrimination that begins as early as the hiring process.
Using a gender lens to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis
Sarah Kaplan and Lechin Lu write about why now is the time for us to build our Gender Analytics competencies in order to innovate and drive change.
Companies must do more to respect diverse names, identities, experts say
In this Globe piece, Sonia Kang discusses the pressure for people to “whiten” their names in many industries.
Arlan Hamilton on “It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage”
Sarah Kaplan chatted with Arlan Hamilton, author and Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of colour, women, and/or LGBT. This was an empowering conversation about finding your voice and working your way into any room. | March 24, 2021
YWCA’s response to COVID-19 in Canada
This case study looks at how YWCA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking new ways to serve its vulnerable communities with fewer resources, while also maintaining organizational sustainability.
Wattpad’s commitment to diversity drives its success
This case studies how the storytelling platform Wattpad uses data-driven diversity and inclusion measures to solidify its user base, improve employee well-being, and catalyze growth.
How Walmart helped women-owned businesses
This case studies Walmart’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiative, which succeeded not only in supporting and training women entrepreneurs, but also in incorporating their businesses into Walmart’s supply chain.