by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Oct 18, 2022 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas
Have you started a sentence with: “I’m not sure if this is offensive but…”? Well, it probably was offensive and you shouldn’t have said it. This is an important lesson in anti-racism: it if needs a disclaimer, don’t say it. We’ve all seen it: a person with...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Sep 14, 2021 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas, Self-care
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. Audre Lorde This was a quote that I received recently and it was a good reminder for me of the importance of self-care. For those working daily to...
by Naomi Manley-Casimir | Jul 20, 2021 | Anti-racism, Bravery, Courage, High Achievers, Leadership, Life lessons, Next Big Goal, Personal growth
How many of you have been in a situation at work where someone makes an offensive comment, where speaking up would be the right thing to do, and instead you’ve been frozen? Maybe you were shocked or couldn’t believe what you just heard. Maybe your mind was...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | May 25, 2021 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas
Reverse racism isn’t a thing. This might not come as a surprise to many of you. Some people, however, are deeply committed to the idea that White people can experience racism. So can White people experience racism? NOPE. And here’s why… The key to...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Dec 1, 2020 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas, Personal growth
Let’s cut to the chase: anti-racism is uncomfortable. So this article focuses on the importance of embracing discomfort as we continue to learn and take action against racism. (To read about the first four anti-racism tips in this series, see the links at the...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Sep 22, 2020 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas, Self-reflection
As outsiders, many of us are continuing our journeys to understand the insidious nature of systemic racism and how we can contribute to anti-racism movements. We’re reading about, talking about, and trying to understand how to support those who are resisting systemic...
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