Empowering Black Women During Black History Month

Empowering Black Women During Black History Month

by | 13 Mar 2022 | Amplify DEI, Blog, Blog EN

February is Black History Month. Conversations about history, empowerment, and diversity are more visible now than other months of the year. Many companies and organizations are quick to jump into the conversation—some of them are genuine, while others lean towards performative action only.

There are many different topics of conversation this month. We wanted to focus on how to empower black women in the workplace. This is a necessary discussion because black women have a unique experience than other demographics. A lot of the push in recent years towards diversity has been to hire more women. Typically, this push is for white women, and black women are still underrepresented or not included.

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How To Embrace Intersectionality in the Workplace

How To Embrace Intersectionality in the Workplace

by | 20 Oct 2021 | Amplify DEI, Blog, Blog EN

We can’t get very far in conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion without talking about intersectionality. It’s a natural part of the conversation, and the lived experiences of each of us. So, we sat down with some panel experts to discuss intersectionality and how leaders should think about it, and how understanding and considering intersectionality will make a difference in our workplaces.

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