diversity
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The Power of Inclusion in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
In 1969, Fred Rogers invited Black actor François Clemmons to share a wading pool on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, promoting racial equality during a segregated era. This act represented acceptance and inclusion, as both men relaxed together despite Clemmons’ race and… Continue reading
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Human Rights Are Under Threat: A Global Crisis
Targeting civilians and activists who stand for peace and justice is seemingly in vogue today. Viral doxing and smear campaigns, unjust arrest and detention, and indiscriminate mass murder with weapons of war are the tools of the powerful with little… Continue reading
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The Dangers of Ideological Tyranny in Democracy
The deconstruction of democratic institutions and social progress continues at a manic pace. From the courts to cultural spaces, we are on a trajectory where there will soon be nothing sacred or unaffected by ideological tyrants if left unchecked. Continue reading
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The Need for a New Leadership Model Today
With two United States presidents and other world leaders openly expressing their very real and secret intelligence-informed worries in the open about the growing threat of nuclear conflict, the time is now to turn the page on inadequate methods and… Continue reading
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The Impact of Shame on Our Society
The growing awareness of victim blaming is an example of a shift in the public consciousness that has helped bring justice for the innocent and made way for important social change through movements such as #MeToo. This is but one… Continue reading
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Transforming Society Through Hope and Imagination
There is a lack of imagination in our society today. Not the kind that sparks creative ideas and innovations in art, technology, science, or design. The imagination we lack is one that conjures dreams and aspirations of a world that… Continue reading
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The Stories of Immigrants are Also Our Own
American society grapples with a long-standing skepticism and fear of immigrants, fueled by historical discrimination. Contemporary hate speech and false narratives intensify societal anxiety, echoing past prejudices. Despite these challenges, the core values of hope, freedom, and equality persist as… Continue reading
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Why Embracing Equity Inspires a Hopeful Future
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly known as “DEI”) awareness initiatives are actively being undermined, pushed out, and shut down in the private and public sectors. The intended purpose of DEI has always been to empathetically reveal the beliefs and behaviors… Continue reading
Matt Till 