Dear Working Mom, You’re Allowed to Let Go…
Dear Working Mom is our weekly love letter to working moms everywhere, where we talk about motherhood, life, work and everything in between… Dear Working Mom, You’ve taken on a lot over time. A lot of responsibilities, a lot of pressure, a lot of care, and a lot of...
“The only one”: Dealing with the pressure of being the only Black Woman in the room
There’s a pressure that comes with being the only Black woman in the room. It’s a pressure that is not often talked about, or even known for that matter. Too often, being the only Black woman in the room is equated with such privilege, honor and opportunity, that the...
Ain’t I A Woman?: The double-bind of Black women at the intersection of race and gender
"That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my...
Dear Working Mom, Give Yourself Permission to Fall Apart!
Dear Working Mom is our weekly love letter to working moms everywhere, where we talk about motherhood, life, work and everything in between… Dear Working Mom, You’ve been holding on for a long time now, doing your absolute best, going above and beyond for everyone...
Gender equity starts at home: How to promote more equity in your household as a working mom
Typical morning! By the time you roll out of bed, your entire schedule is flashing before your eyes, from getting the kids’ breakfast ready to meeting every deadline for the day. For many, if not most working moms, this is done on a stand-alone basis, with limited,...
TCS Podcast Episode 23: Becoming an ally to black women at work
In this episode, I'm discussing allyship, more specifically how to be an ally to Black women at work. From sponsorship and mentorship, to listening in and learning, allyship is a powerful way to make a difference and contribute to increased inclusiveness and diversity...
7 questions you can ask to hold organizations more accountable for inclusiveness and diversity
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) has become in recent years one of the most prevalent go-to terms for organizations, institutions and people alike. Very often, it presents itself as a collection of in-house trainings or informational sessions. While most diversity...
10 Ways to Be an Ally to Black Women at work
As double minorities, Black women are at the intersection of gender and race when it comes to forms of oppression and discrimination. This is particularly prevalent in the workplace where the pay gap between white women and women of color, including Black,...
Dear Mamas, We See You…
Dear Working Mom is our love letter to working moms everywhere, where we talk about motherhood, life, work and everything in between…This week, we're dedicating it to all the mamas who've been summoned by the loud and silent cries to end racism. Dear Mamas, You’ve...
“Mom, What’s Racism?”: 33 Books About Race, Racism And Diversity for Kids
"Mom, what's racism?" When my son asked me this loaded question, I started sweating profusely. How do you explain racism? Even more importantly (and more confusing), how do you explain racism to kids? Racism is complex to think about and talk about. Racism is even...
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