Tag Archives: oppressed
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
The Race Card Project
I recently came across this story “Opinion Our true feelings about race and identity are revealed in six words” in the Washington Post, and my thoughts range from how powerful to damn it why could I never find these postcards. I live in … Continue reading
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
The Only
People will always see us for what they want to. As the only woman in my department, and the only person under 50, I get so much shit it’s unbelievable. We’re just doing our best to enjoy working from home … Continue reading
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
Real Life of an MSW 