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15 Tips for More Inclusive Virtual Meetings
Whether you are running the meeting or just participating in it, there are ways to make it better and more inclusive. And, believe it or not, in some ways, that's easier to do on virtual platforms. So, while many of us are stuck on our screens, let's make the most of it and use some of the unique features offered by virtual platforms for better inclusion.
5 Ways You Can Respond When People Post Racist Stuff
The internet is a dumpster fire. Forget about the bots, I'm talking about real people people you work with, live near, went to school with, or are friends-of-friends with. Those people sometimes say awful things, ranging from unintentional to galling to hateful, what I call "UGH" comments. Whether you are hooked on social media, invested in election news, or working in a virtual world, these internet dumpster fires and their UGH sparks create toxic fumes you can not avoid. And if you are a member of a group prone to be targeted, dehumanized, or belittled on the internet such as black people the UGH sparks leave burns.
The 10% More Rule
Like you, I want to do the work for racial justice. Yet, I confess, doing the work sometimes feels like a lot (even though I study and teach others about race and bias!). How do we stick with it? To help us stick with it, I propose The 10% More Rule to guide us as we exit the frenetic month of June. Research on goal-setting emphasizes the importance of goals which are both challenging and attainable. I like 10% as a goal.