This workshop will provide insight into the importance of focusing racial equity efforts on Black employees in your organization, provide actionable strategies on getting started, and how to plan for implementation challenges.

The extrajudicial murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery garnered worldwide attention to anti-Black racism and racial inequity.  At that time, many organizations made commitments to address systemic racism and promote the well-being of the Black community.  A common theme was a willingness to have conversations about race in the workplace and to increase their commitment to diversity.  Many organizations sincerely want to address the inequities Black people experience in the workplace, but don’t know what to do beyond expanding diversity and inclusion efforts.  This workshop will explore the historical context on how a focus on Black people benefits everyone of all races, as well as uplifts intersectionality.  Audience participation in the form of questions and storytelling will be welcomed.