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Historical Figure

Which historical figure do you most identify with? I don’t see myself in those who have come before me, rather I understand and am grateful that because of them, I am able to be who I am. – Megan Rapinoe Positively … Continue reading

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Who is Listening to You?

Who is listening to you? How many people respect you?” Kenneth Chenault applied a similar method toward listening to American Express customers, often organizing impromptu listening tours and engaging with customer service teams to better understand the quality of service … Continue reading

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Active Listening

Carl Rogers and Richard Farson coined the term active listening in 1957, writing that “active listening is an important way to bring about changes in people…[it] brings about changes in peoples’ attitudes toward themselves and others; it also brings about changes in … Continue reading

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Uncomfortable Truth

Speaking my truth, even when its uncomfortable. I’m allowing myself the space to say to society, “Where have you been? How did you not notice our pain?” – Natarsha McAllister Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading

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Treat Everyone with Dignity

“I want people to know that I’m Black—I want you to see my color. I want you to know that I’m queer. I want you to know that I’m racialized and politicized. It’s really important for me to name that, … Continue reading

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