What does “I’m not surprised…” mean for Black, Brown, and people of color leaders? A year ago, during a casual text with a friend, we discussed the idea of refraining from using the phrase “I’m not surprised…” as our immediate response to the ongoing challenges our nation faces. This sentiment, though simple, turned out to […]
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How do the quieter moments contribute to your leadership? From Spring 2019 to February 2020, I participated in a collaborative project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This initiative focused on the often understated, but significant moments contributing to the Equity-Responsive Leadership work I lead StrivEquity Consulting LLC. Although the project did not fully realize its goals of
The recent layoffs impacting DEI staff and therefore initiatives at Google, Meta, Zoom, others, prompt us to consider what this means for those who remain and are committed to change. see more At StrivEquity Consulting LLC, we focus on guiding leaders, especially who identify as Black, Brown, and leaders of color, to navigate and influence
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From Brockton to Newton: Shaping Equitable Futures in Education and Leadership Over the past few weeks, both towns where I called home have faced very different, but very public fights about the future of their district schools. In Brockton, MA where some city councilmembers are pushing for national guard troops in the high school (https://shorturl.at/isx13),
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Reclaiming Our Narrative: Insights and Reflections from ‘Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome’ As Founder & Managing Principal of StrivEquity Consulting LLC, I’ve recently reread Dr. Joy DeGruy‘s “Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome,” (joydegruy.com) and I’m excited to share insights from Dr. DeGruy’s impactful book. Her work sheds light on the lasting effects of the institution of slavery on Black
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Reflections from Nairobi: Confronting Systemic Racism, Embracing Global Solidarity As I sat in Nairobi during July 2016, on my first trip abroad, I saw the news emerging from the country printed on the front of my passport, and was reminded of a conversation I kept having with the loved ones in my life: What are
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🌍 “This business sounds half antebellum revival, half science fiction. I don’t trust it.” – Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower 🌰 In her visionary work, Butler, a Black woman, touches on themes that resonate deeply with the challenges and opportunities we explore at StrivEquity Consulting LLC. Just as Butler’s narrative wrestles with the discomfort of
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The Paradox of Learning from History: Reflections for Equity-Responsive Leaders In an era marked by regression and constraints on freedoms, the words often attributed to Winston Churchill, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” resonate amid his own legacy of oppressive leadership and dehumanization. While intended as a warning, this
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When Professional Development Collides with Power In our professional journeys, especially as Black and Brown professionals navigating majority white institutions, the guidance and support of a manager can be transformative. A manager’s mentorship can illuminate our paths, offering invaluable insights and opportunities for growth. However, there comes a moment in some of our careers when
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Beyond Individual Effort: Systemic Barriers Facing BIPOC Leaders in Nonprofit Leadership In her compelling Nonprofit Quarterly article, “Pushed into Leadership, Hung Out to Dry,” Cyndi Suarez paints a sobering picture of the challenges that BIPOC leaders face in the nonprofit sector. The declining interest among BIPOC professionals in executive roles is not just a matter of personal
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