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#29 - The small ways in which you can show others they belong
This isn’t the newsletter I meant to write this month. But it’s the one I needed to. It reaffirms that every conversation matters and that our language…
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#28 – The Subtle Scripts of Everyday Prejudice: How Conversations (Often) Go Awry
An exploration of three common ways prejudice quietly shapes our conversations and how we can start to unlearn the habits that let it slip through.
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#27 – Want to be a better friend? Hold space for the hard conversations.
What happens when you stay instead of turning away.
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#15 - What do I call people who aren't white? 'Non-white' can't be right, right?
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#25 - My family thinks DEI is a scam. How do I convince them it has value?
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#09 - A Business Leader's Guide for speaking on current global and social events
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#26 - Is the phrase "Hey Guys" just a harmless greeting or a subtle form of exclusion?
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#11 A guide to talking about the crisis in Israel and Palestine around the Christmas dinner table
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#19 - UK focus: The rioting may have stopped, but where do we as communities go from here?
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#26 - Is the phrase "Hey Guys" just a harmless greeting or a subtle form of exclusion?
An exploration of this casual greeting to assess whether it reflects a bigger cultural pattern.
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#25 - My family thinks DEI is a scam. How do I convince them it has value?
Navigating tough DEI conversations? Helping you find the right words when your loved ones aren’t convinced.
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#24 Your Employer May Be Over DEI—But You Don’t Have to Be
Navigating DEI rollback? How individuals can uphold inclusion in shifting workplace cultures.
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#23: We Are What We Consume
As the saying goes ‘you are what you eat’ but it’s not just what’s on your plate that defines you—it’s what’s on your bookshelf, who you socialise with…
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#22 - Inclusivity Matters: Making the Holiday Season Welcoming for All
As the holiday season approaches - how can we ensure everyone feels included? From office parties to company gifts, thoughtful planning can make this…
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#21 Gentrification: How to Move In Without Pushing Out
Rather than a broad critique of gentrification this issues spotlights the language and behaviours of gentrification and how we can add value to a…
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#20 - Unseen Bias: How prejudice in DE&I Circles Can Influence Our Words and Actions Without Us Even Realising
Shedding light on how unconscious bias weaves itself into our daily interactions and conversations with a particular focus on those working in…
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From Sadia Siddiqui - Founder of Language Matters - a monthly newsletter where I examine problematic language concerning identity. The goal is to encourage the use of progressive language to create a more equitable society.
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