Newsletter: October 2024 Issue 1
We believe in a world based on principles of equity and justice where all people recognize their role as change agents.
Services
We provide provides diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) workshops, keynotes, leadership coaching, and consulting services to organizations committed to racial justice.
Our clients gain new perspectives and skills they can apply in the workplace and beyond. Our presentations are tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.
All services are offered both in-person and virtually.
Facilitation
Work with large or small groups in finding culturally responsive solutions to issues.
Engage staff in dialogue to identify and address oppression.
Moderate and participate on panel presentations.
Design and implement diversity workshops to meet your needs.
Train trainers to facilitate in their organizations.
Coaching & Consulting
Assist in the development and/or improvement of your organization's Equity Team.
Provide guidance with difficult situations.
Consult with leaders to examine long-term plans for equity and inclusion.
Provide one-on-one leadership coaching.
Upcoming Workshops
Train the Trainer
Reflection and Inspiration to Strengthen Racial Justice Practices
A new workshop from our co-founder Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith, Transforming White Women's Leadership: Reflection and Inspiration to Strengthen Racial Justice Practices, is for white women interested in growing their anti-racist leadership practices.
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This workshop will support participants to deepen awareness of the combination of institutional power, privilege, and stereotypes white women leaders both hold and perpetuate, supporting them in becoming more compassionate anti-racist managers and supervisors. Using case studies, personas, and real workplace examples, we’ll provide space for interactive small and large group discussion. Participants will leave better able to name and take responsibility for putting racial equity values into our leadership practices.
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Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 9:00-12:00pm PDT / 12:00-3:00pm EDT
Location: This event is on Zoom.
DEIB In An Age of Backlash
Why Some People Want to See it Canceled and Why it Matters More than Ever
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) programs are facing a “backlash” both nationally and in Washington State. This includes recently developed anti-DEIB rhetoric in combination with legislative and legal efforts to roll back inclusion and equity efforts within private and public organizations. Some companies—including large corporations like Lowe’s and Ford Motor Company—have begun limiting their commitment to promote more equitable workplaces in response to this pressure.
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Why Attend?
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Educational Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the political “backlash” currently facing diversity, equity, inclusion efforts. This workshop covers both legislative and legal efforts to limit or extinguish DEIB programs nationally and locally in Washington State.
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Personal Impact: Learn how anti-DEIB measures could impact the future of organizational culture and the people working in DEIB spaces.
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Proactive Measures: Develop strategies to recognize and address misleading anti-DEIB rhetoric and tactics.
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Who Should Attend?
This workshop is open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding and exploring strategies of the political climate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including DEIB professionals and advocates.
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Date: Wednesday, October 9th & Thursday, October 10th
Time: 12:00-1:30pm PDT / 9:00-10:30pm EDT
Location: This event is on Zoom.
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Accessibility
​Cultures Connecting is committed to dismantling ableism and work to make our offerings, including workshops and our website, accessible to everyone. We invite feedback and suggestions to make our offerings more accessible for all users. Please reach out to Judy Lee with any concerns or ideas regarding accessibility at judy.lee@culturesconnecting.com or (385) 422-3490.