November is Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, observed each November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. Its origins trace back to the early 1900s, when Native leaders such as Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca educator, and Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapaho priest, advocated for national recognition through the Society of American Indians. After decades of advo

Dr. Caprice Hollins and Ilsa Govan at Town Hall Seattle Join co-authors Dr. Caprice D. Hollins and Ilsa Govan of Faciltating Conversations on Race: Strategies for Leading Group Discourse for an evening of conversation at Town Hall Seattle. At a time when conversations about race and racial justice are increasingly difficult to navigate, knowing how to stay engaged matters. Click Me Drawing from the latest edition of their book, Caprice and Ilsa will share stories from their e

Train the Trainer Lunch & Learns in November With the launch of our book Facilitating Conversations on Race: Strategies for Group Discourse, we're excited to offer these Train the Trainer Lunch and Learn series. Participants will learn skills for navigating tense conversations during this time when multiple tools are most needed. Content of these sessions will include new strategies we've learned in the ten years since the book was first published, along with deeper explorati

Train the Trainer Virtual Workshop in Three Weeks! Our Train the Trainer virtual workshop is coming up in less than a month on October 7-9th at 9:00-12:30pm PT / 12:00-3:30pm ET on Zoom. This 3-day intensive will provide practical strategies outlined in our newly release book, Facilitating Conversations on Race, participants will learn approaches for creating learning environments where people can engage across differences, wrestle with challenging ideas, deepen their underst

Join Us at our Author Event at Third Place Books We are thrilled to share that our first in-person author event for our latest book, Facilitating Conversations on Race: Strategies for Leading Group Discourse, will be on September 14th and Third Place Books at Seward Park. During this immersive discussion, Dr. Caprice Hollins and Ilsa Govan will share stories and strategies they have practiced in their more than forty years of combined experience facilitating, while reminding

Our Latest E-Course on Stereotypes and Bias is Here! Over the past couple of years, we've been working on getting all six of our foundational workshops into online course format and we're excited to share that the final one, How Stereotypes Become Bias and Ways to Interrupt Them is complete! Below is a brief introduction to the course taught by Dr. Caprice Hollins. In addition to this course on stereotypes and bias, we offer five other foundational courses: Foundations for So

Facilitating Conversations on Race Book Launch Our second edition book, Facilitating Conversations on Race: Strategies for Leading Group Discourse, is due to be released in just a few weeks on July 23rd! Used as a foundation for our Train the Trainer workshops, this book will equip facilitators and organizational leaders with the necessary tools and strategies for dealing with stumbling blocks that often arise when people are brought together to talk about some of the most di

Diversity Calendar 2026-2027 is Here! Our printable Diversity Calendar for 2026-2027 is here! Covering August 2026 to July 2027, this calendar features culturally significant dates to support the diversity of staff and families. By increasing our understanding of diverse cultures, group experiences, traditions, values and beliefs, we can enhance our relationships and create culturally responsive environments where everyone feels valued and respected. The best way to use this

Train the Trainer in Three Ways + Book Pre-sale! We have so much exciting news to share! First, the 2nd edition of our Train the Trainer book, Facilitating Conversations on Race, is now available for pre-order! It's been 11 years since our first edition came out in 2015 and we've added lots of new and updated content on topics such as virtual facilitation, accessibility, and using anchors. You can pre-order your copy today at Bookshop to support indie booksellers, as well as

June is LGBTQ+ Pride, National Immigrant Heritage, and Caribbean American Heritage Month LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated in honor of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of protests that erupted in late June 1969 after police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. The patrons, many of whom were transgender women of color, drag queens, and homeless queer youth, fought back against years of harassment, sparking a movement that led to the first Pr

Transforming White Women's Leadership Lunch & Learn Series Starts this Month! Our three-part Lunch and Learn series, Transforming White Women's Leadership: Reflection and Inspiration to Strengthen Racial Justice Practices, is coming up in a couple weeks with the first of series, "A Power Analysis." This workshop will support white women in leadership roles to deepen awareness of the presence and impact of institutional power, privilege, and stereotypes that white women leader

Transforming White Women's Leadership Lunch & Learn Series White women in management and supervisory roles are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in advancing racial equity. Many of us are motivated by a genuine commitment to racial justice and a desire to grow our cross-cultural skills to better provide all employees, and especially employees of color, the guidance and opportunities they deserve. This three-part Lunch and Learn series will support participan

Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times When events such as ICE raids, wars, or protests occur locally or nationally, children and youth often respond with questions, fears, or misunderstandings. Young people are forming ideas about race, power, safety, and belonging. Ignoring these moments can unintentionally reinforce stress, misinformation, or othering. Our Cultures Connecting team developed Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times to provide developmentally informed strategies to help

Arab American Heritage, Autism Acceptance, and Celebrate Diversity Month Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the diverse culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. While grassroots efforts to mark the occasion began in the 1990s, it gained significant momentum in 2017 through the efforts of ArabAmerica.com and the Arab America Foundation. The initiative was driven by a desire to combat stereotypes and provide a dedicated ti

Leading Equity in Shifting Times Workshop in May Equity leadership is evolving. Across the country, formal DEI roles are being restructured, renamed, or eliminated. In many organizations, the work has not disappeared, it has simply become more complex. Some leaders are carrying equity efforts under a different name. Others are navigating pushback, policy shifts, or heightened scrutiny. Many are doing this work while also holding their primary roles. In this moment, clarity, s

March is Women's History & Developmental Disability Awareness Month Women’s History Month honors the achievements and contributions of women throughout history while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equity. It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. After continued advocacy from historians and women’s organizations, Congress officially designated Mar

DEI Facilitation and Social Status Workshop in 2 Weeks Our DEI Facilitation and Social Status workshop, facilitated by Dr. J.P. Anderson, is in 2 weeks! This workshop is designed to help organizations identify and repair one of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work: status inversions. This shows up when an organization genuinely wants to advance equity but ends up flipping who is seen as credible instead of changing the deeper rules of the game. Rather than separating compet

February is Black History Month Black History Month is celebrated in February to recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices of African Americans that have often been neglected in U.S. history. Officially recognized in 1976, it honors achievements in areas like science, politics, and culture, while encouraging reflection on the ongoing movements for racial equity and social justice. Here are some things you can do to honor this month: Visit & Support the Northwest

New Lunch & Learn: DEI Facilitation and Social Status Are you feeling stuck in your DEIBelonging work? Have you lost momentum for change in your organization? One of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work in teams and organizations is falling into the trap of status inversion . Status inversion shows up when an organization genuinely wants to advance equity but ends up flipping who is seen as credible instead of changing the deeper rules of the game. Rather than separating c

We are deeply troubled by what we are witnessing across our country. The actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the broader systems that enable harm in the name of “security” or “order,” continue to result in profound human suffering—particularly for immigrants, asylum seekers, and families who are already navigating fear, uncertainty, and loss. Behind every policy, every raid, every detention, are real people: parents, children, partners, neighbors—members