Thank you for this share Hady, growing up in a Puerto Rican family looking so white exposed me to racism and biases on both sides of the fence. My parents and sense of survival taught me early on to turn up or down my latin features in order to succeed.
I am hyper-aware of these uncomfortable and continuing realities. This history has fueled my passion to help people develop the faith, skills and wisdom needed to live healthy, abundant and truly free lives. I agree, this work must go on.
Thank you for breaking it down like this. Only accepting D & I because it’s comfortable is unacceptable. Leaving out equity is not an option, especially when it comes with the avoidance of a challenging conversation- one that creates discomfort and stirs up discomfort and a little tension.
Spot. On. "The Great Replacement" theory is so dangerous. Just because people are getting something, does not mean others are losing anything. We all win when we break down barriers for minoritized people. More people working toward a common goal. More perspective. More hands on deck. And for him to cite Tesla!!!!!!!!! Idk this man but he's a walking red flag 🚩 thank you for putting him on my radar.
I'm excited to read your book in the fall, and a agree.. using the Tesla website as an example of DEI is ridiculous 🙄
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my Substack post!
Thank you for this share Hady, growing up in a Puerto Rican family looking so white exposed me to racism and biases on both sides of the fence. My parents and sense of survival taught me early on to turn up or down my latin features in order to succeed.
I am hyper-aware of these uncomfortable and continuing realities. This history has fueled my passion to help people develop the faith, skills and wisdom needed to live healthy, abundant and truly free lives. I agree, this work must go on.
Yaaas, we must continue to step out in faith and courage. Thanks for your lovely comments. I appreciate your share so much.
Thank you for breaking it down like this. Only accepting D & I because it’s comfortable is unacceptable. Leaving out equity is not an option, especially when it comes with the avoidance of a challenging conversation- one that creates discomfort and stirs up discomfort and a little tension.
Can’t wait to read your book Hady!
#KeepTheEinDEI
Spot. On. "The Great Replacement" theory is so dangerous. Just because people are getting something, does not mean others are losing anything. We all win when we break down barriers for minoritized people. More people working toward a common goal. More perspective. More hands on deck. And for him to cite Tesla!!!!!!!!! Idk this man but he's a walking red flag 🚩 thank you for putting him on my radar.
“We all win” ✊🏾✊🏽