Tag Archives: Ethnicity

Not on My Watch

Dear God, please forgive us for the culture of hate that we’ve sown into this land. May we rise above it. May those of us who are good, honest, hard-working people say “not on my watch.” May we commit ourselves … Continue reading

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Diversity,Equity,Inclusion

Know the difference between “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion.” Though they’re often presented collectively as “DEI,” these terms each have their own meanings. To me, diversity means embracing and honoring a wide array of differences. It’s more than representing difference; it’s … Continue reading

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Cooking

We cook because it gives us joy to put a smile on someone else face. Food is the common denominator. It doesn’t care about your ethnicity or pocketbook. The only thing it cares about is that you sit down relax, … Continue reading

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Gatekeeping

There’s a lot of gatekeeping in the tech industry, but the industry needs ­people from all backgrounds. So don’t let that gatekeeping make you feel like this is a thing you cannot do. It’s important to find your support systems, … Continue reading

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Diversity and Inclusion

Imagine an aquarium with a wide variety of fish from various environments, in different colors, with different preferences, and different breath patterns. That is diversity. Now imagine the aquarium devising a tank that is the right temperature, with a filtration … Continue reading

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