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Unity in Diversity: Healing Racial Conflicts with Compassion and Persistence
This post is intended as a guide for those struggling with these emotionally-charged racial conflicts at home and at work. Let’s continue to strive for change and work towards a more equitable …
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Freeing Emotions Related to the Israel-Palestine Crisis
Emotionally overwhelmed by the lack of compassionate listening among conflict resolution professionals at an August 2014 discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, I walked out. This unexpected …
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Rethinking Professionalism: An Inclusive Approach
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about professionalism as a pretext for discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
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The Power of Listening: Addressing Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about micro-aggressions and workplace discrimination. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …
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Are Black Women Losing Ground in DEI?
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An Overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for New York Employers
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about pregnancy discrimination. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific legal advice, …
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What You Need to Know About NYC’s Body Size Discrimination Law
On November 22, 2023, New York City (NYC) amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to provide employee protections against height and weight biases that unfairly limit job opportunities. …
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Reflections on Simplicity, Birthdays, and Anniversaries
I love having a June birthday because it's almost mid-year--a perfect time to reflect on my annual theme and goals. It's also the month I started the business now known as Third Ear Conflict …
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There Is No Hierarchy of Protected Classes: Preventing Discrimination in the Wake of DEI Bans
DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about DEI bans and non-discrimination. It is not legal advice. If you are uncertain about your current obligations, we strongly recommend you …