The answer was straightforward: “Build a race equity culture that debiases worker behavior," but the work is difficult. Rhonda and Sylvia shared a few things to take proactive actions that counteract social inequities and top taboos that impact equity in the workplace as shown in the graph below.

 

 

Our presenters kept the audience engaged; attendees were asked to participate in polls and share their own personal experiences. This was perfect because it provided an opportunity for attendees to express themselves as well as gain a greater understanding of ways that we have all been biased in many situations.  

 

In addition, the following question was asked by the presenters for the attendees to understand where they are in their own personal journey. Racial equity work is: _______________.

 

To Rhonda and Sylvia, this work is PERSONAL, INTERPERSONAL, INSTITUTIONAL, STRUCTURAL and DIFFICULT.

Thanks to Rhonda and Sylvia for sharing with us such eye-opening statistics and information about equity, the challenges and what we, as individuals, can do.

 

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