The Stages of Cultural Competence in The Workplace

The Stages of Cultural Competence in The Workplace

Cultural competence is essential for fostering an inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment. Understanding and navigating Cultural differences allows leaders and employees to communicate more effectively, collaborate efficiently, and create a positive...
Embracing My Truth: Speaking Out Against Injustice

Embracing My Truth: Speaking Out Against Injustice

People have a right to think their thoughts based on their knowledge of self, world history, and lived experiences. They have a right to feel their authentic feelings from their own perspective. I respect the loss of a family member; and despite the passage of time, I...
What Freedom and Intellectual Freedom Mean to Me

What Freedom and Intellectual Freedom Mean to Me

What does being ‘free’ mean to you? To me, it’s many things that are central to who I am, and how I approach, and am affected by the world around me. When I think about freedom, there are so many ways in which it might be manifested within my world.   Defining...
Emancipating Ourselves: A Journey to Liberation

Emancipating Ourselves: A Journey to Liberation

English is not my first language. For that reason, I take in what is being said and sometimes I reflect it back at myself to understand what it is that I understand. So the idea of emancipating my people is interesting to me because “my people” could...