June not only marks the beginning of Summer, but it also marks some significant cultural celebrations. Let’s discuss some diversity awareness opportunities for June. National Caribbean American Heritage Month According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, “In the 19th century, the U.S. attracted many Caribbean’s who excelled in various professions such as craftsmen, scholars, […]
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Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women that a Movement Forgot
Author: Mikki Kendall Topics: Feminism, African American Women Social Conditions, USA Race Relations, Inequality Summary A fierce call to grow beyond “peak white feminism and into actual feminism” Mikki Kendall’s book Hood Feminism addresses how less time needs to be spent “demanding validation”, calling attention to what makes you a good feminist and what you’re […]
Why Aren’t There More Women in the C-Suite?
The glass ceiling that exists between women and C-suite positions may have cracks, but it certainly has not been shattered. Currently there are four times more men named John, Robert, William, or James than there are women CEOs of S.&P. 1500 firms. Four times! “The comprehensive report ’Women CEOs in America 2021’, presented by the […]
May Celebrations and Culture
In April, we took a deep dive into celebrations, specifically, cultural celebrations and why they are important to raising awareness and understanding of groups, cultures, and causes. If you missed it, you could find the post here. This month we will be further exploring some diversity awareness opportunities that are celebrated in May. The “why” behind […]
Enhance DEI Strategies with The Sleeper Group
The Sleeper Group (TSG) offers our clients access to our talented team of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals. We are your sought-after DEI experts. Our staff holds certifications from relevant institutions, such as the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator(IDI QA). Because we are a recognized leader in this space, […]
Celebrations and Cultural Awareness
What comes to mind when you think of a celebration? A wedding, birthday party, Christmas or Hannukah? All these examples of special occasions bring people together for a unified cause. “Celebrations are about people sharing their joys and sorrows surrounding their ideals, beliefs, their experience and their history, and are often expressed in ways that […]
Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design
Author: Kat Holmes Topic(s): Inclusive Design, Technology & Business, Social Integration, Social Marginality Summary Inclusion is a rarely utilized resource for creativity and innovation. In Mismatch, Kat Holmes educates readers on how implementing inclusive practices can shape the future of design and celebrate human diversity. Beginning with the basic understanding that designing for inclusion starts […]
Backlash in Tech and Entertainment Sectors Due to Lack of Diversity & Inclusion
Let’s face it, the days of the “Good Ol’ Boys Club” are over, or are they? The Tech and Entertainment industries are learning slowly, but surely that discrimination and sexism must become a thing of the past. Activision Blizzard Entertainment (ABE), maker of video games such as “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft” recently […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Laws… What’s New?
New year, new requirements, new litigation. California was one of the first states to pass laws requiring publicly held companies headquartered in the state to include women and members of underrepresented communities on the corporate boards. The initial law, SB 826, passed in 2018, mandated the public companies incrementally increase the number of women on […]
2021 Recap
We cannot be more excited about all the amazing things that we will achieve in 2022, but first, please join us in reviewing some of our top 2021 accomplishments. The Sleeper Group (TSG) is excited about its continuous commitment to being a go to resource for passionate, knowledgeable, and grounded curriculum as it relates to […]