custodians with no apparent lack Civility they say is supposed to bind Reading Dr. Carnegies biography shows she lived through these difficulties and helped to integrate nursing schools in the USA., Copyright 2023 La Salle University. ~ Carlos Fuentes, I have a self-made quote: Celebrate diversity, practice acceptance and may we all choose peaceful options to conflict. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Social Work, Recommended reading:From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation, by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, There are many good books to read to understand how white supremacy permeates the way we think, act, and what and who we consider important. These sayings are also known as diversity quotes and DEI quotes.. 33. For example No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive. Mahatma Gandhi The purpose of these sayings is to inspire thought, discussion, and action about making the work world a more equitable and respectful place for all employees. Im Diversity include me and we will reach the shining star. Morning Flight United States Army Air Forces, Eighth Air Force 356th Fighter Group, Martlesham Heath Areodrome, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, My whole world I waited a few minutes after he left then followed at a safe distance. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Reading List. ~ Sheryl Sandberg, Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Then why do you ignore abuse, and to love are unkind? In #diversity #equity and #inclusion work, our focus is people. kinds of love as there are hearts. Not something to divide human psychology Today we want to share this beautiful poem not only because the quality of the rhymes and figures of speech used by Dr. Maya Angelou but also because of the . Kozols description of the poverty and disrepair in East St. Louis is striking, reminding me of the conditions Ive only read about in classical literature, and seen in my travels to underdeveloped countries across Central America. As if in your frame my molding is your suggestion ~ Jesse Jackson. The Reading Public Library (On Diversity & Inclusion) One day not too long ago I walked into the Reading Public Library Yeah, the one on 5th With the warmth David Nazario no LinkedIn: #poetry #diversity #inclusion I'm Going To Be Using This In One Of My presentations, I Will Definitely Credit it to you, very nice calming poem that touched my heart many times i wish that the entire world would read this poem so we can make a diffrence for our freinds and family. If you're missing on that stage, we learn less. ~ Pat Wadors, We all have the ability to promote a culture of acceptance and inclusion and that is something I believe every leader has a responsibility to do. ~ Maya Angelou, Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. It starts with having a dialogue until we are all comfortable and no longer have the fear of saying the wrong thing. His explanation made my jaw go slack: When I originally read the article, I had some painful moments of self-recognition in the missteps of the white instructor. The existence of differences within a particular frame is referred to as diversity. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Are LGBTQ People of Color Invisible in the LGBTQ Community? Against what I ask in this modern world so ignited, so crass. I am also finding my services increasingly in demand as a freelance writer and I have ghost-written the text for a number of children's books and educational tutorials. '95. We all need to be on that stage. Juan Felipe Herrera, I know there is strength in the differences between us. She studied Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, Information Science at East China Normal University and earned an MBA at Washington State University. ~ Theresa McHenry, Unconscious perceptions govern many of the most important decisions we make and have a profound effect on the lives of many people in many ways Unconscious patterns can play out in ways that are so subtle they are hard to spot. Achieving the superior performance diversity can produce needs further action - most notably, a commitment to develop a culture of inclusion. There is always a message or lesson I want to promote through my writing, for that reason, my poetry generally shies away from the abstract and obscure. If embraced I can make the good even better. In the workplace, equality is making sure people are given equal opportunities, equal pay, and are well accepted for their differences. ~ Thomas Berry, Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. robbed, It's how we feel included. Diversity is about embracing one anothers uniqueness. Tis not my intention as I go about my day, much like you You dont have to be handicapped to be different. Participants share their own rocks, rivers, and trees in an effort to understand how the. It's what makes the world go round. Yet it does. Just look at your arms flaying. 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Rest struggling for credentials, fake degrees in tow? ~ Sundar Pichai, It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength. happy workplace. The power of poetry for diversity and inclusion Kavita Hansla, 24 October 2018 - People and culture To visualise the usefulness of diversity and inclusion, I would like you to imagine that. We attain unity only through variety. Ethno-spirit and Biodiversity (Diogiversity) / part 14, Diversity of motivation among self-harming individuals, I asked a variety of people to say the first word that came to mind when presented with the noun Crisis. Home; Ability, Disability, and Ableism; Age, Aging, and Ageism; Bias In Technology; Country of Origin, Immigration and Nativism; You never know where theyve been. The stillness of the sand screams. ~ Klaus Schwab, Diversity requires commitment. Your email address will not be published. ~ DaShanne Stokes, INCLUSIONIt's amazing what happens when we allow the flower that is us, the flower that is them, to become part of the bouquet. 2022 Todos os direitos reservados. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. -Catherine Pulsifer. These activities cause youth and adults to think critically about the meaning of diversity. Before there was anything that mattered everything that would ever be existed , it was the essence of totality , it was without dimensional constriction or necessitated form . Three poets pay tribute to twenty famous poets, including e.e. The Flower Garden One day, as I was walking ~ Alan Joyce, Inclusivity means not just were allowed to be there, but we are valued. The following poem, "The Flower Garden" is about the importance of appreciating individuality as opposed to uniformity in our families, at work, at school, in our communities and in our society on every level. Grace is the Director of People & Culture at TeamBuilding. In her spare time, she can be found reading crime thrillers or scrolling through food apps, unable to pick what to eat next. And Green said, "Nor do I ! ~ David Boies, I can tell you, without diversity, creativity remains stagnant. Assimilation, not diversity, is what makes people and society strong. Each individual has to take responsibility for the process of transformation. Is beauty hiding in your unwise books? A Conversation on Race in the Military, Haven for Harmony or Haven for White Supremacists, Real Diversity & Inclusion= Integration + Empathy. And the separation of families in an immigrants land Don't give up the fight for equality. So if we want to include everyone, we have to help everyone develop their talents and use their gifts for the good of the community. ~ William Sloane Coffin Jr. The questionably understandable nature of its conjunction was an omnipotent directive beyond necessitated action or morphological construction . Its what that person can do for the organization. Charles K Poole, We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges. Tim Berners-Lee, The path to diversity begins with supporting, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse women and men to become leaders and entrepreneurs. Denise Morrison, No matter who we are or what we look like or what we may believe, it is both possible and, more importantly, it becomes powerful to come together in common purpose and common effort. Oprah Winfrey, It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. Maya Angelou, Diversity really means becoming complete as human beings all of us. The Art of Embracing Diversity 2020 Emma Looney- May We See May We See When we walk into a room let the inclusion be known May we not separate due to the ignorance that is known Groups not separated by gender nor color The illusions let go we have of one another Let hope be found in this world that is lost people will forget what you did, but people will never forget She has read her poems at Busboys and Poets, DC, at the 100,000 Poets For Change, Souderton, PA, and the 2017 annual conference of the Society for Diversity, Chicago, IL. The end of slavery in the aftermath of the Civil War is a familiar story. "Diversity is a mix and inclusion is making the mix work." - Andrs Tapia "No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive." - Mahatma Gandhi "A democracy thrives on diversity. Diversity means the presence of a difference in any given situation. I remember crying during lunch my senior year of high school, https://soundcloud.com/apexparadigm/sets/spring-2013-works, https://connecthook.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/multicultural-suicide-an-epitaph/. Im invisible at times and yet all over the place. A project of the UMKC Division of Diversity and Inclusion and UMKC Libraries. I swallowed hard, then slowly raised my eyes sick with effort, with nuisance, with thoughts of brain cancer too. Then why do you hide it in coarse sands? It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. to diverse spaces and places those that love me, for me. Therefore, he tells the reader in the poem's third line, 'every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.' This effort to obliterate the distance between self and other is inspiring and a model of how we all should approach one another." Br. And at the heart of the challenge is to reconstitute our sense of ability and intelligence. This guide is also de- Her work is important today as it connects us to the past such as how the Kerner Commission concluded uprisings were the result of white racism that perpetuates Black poverty. ~ Edward Kennedy, Diversity is about all of us and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. I harness my energy Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't particularly like. ~ Jean-Philippe Courtois, The fact that societies are becoming increasingly multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious is good. If youre missing on that stage, we learn less. Submit your work, meet writers and drop the ads. Teachers, this is an excellent book to introduce a unit on writing poetry with your students. ~ Aileen Lee, Diversity really means becoming complete as human beings - all of us. Therefore, he tells the reader in the poems third line, every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. This effort to obliterate the distance between self and other is inspiring and a model of how we all should approach one another., Vice President of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us. Ava DuVernay, The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. ~ Catherine Pulsifer, A lot of different flowers make a bouquet. These readingsdeemed essential, by those with whom we spokemight prove to be a good starting point. Tonight I really feel all the compliance, With this term occuring in my life in so many cases. ~ Jimmy Carter, All the diversity, all the charm, and all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade. In this role, he regularly talks about a wide range of issues including racism, equality and discrimination . When someone messes up the first time. ~ Andrea Barrica, Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Differences in ethnicity, culture, religion and a variety of other factors can all play a role in the workplace. I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson. We need to open our eyes to the inequality that remains. Hair that never stops increasing, HBS will be participating in events that highlight and celebrate socioeconomic diversity and inclusion on campus. The differences between us are small compared to our shared humanity. Irony feels ashamed and my color is aghast, day and night it crumbles like fine wood left out to rot. Art of Diversity Showcase; Pre-Forum Institute; Forum Archive; MLK Social Justice Week; Black Lives in Focus; Indigenous Cultural Festival - September 19th - 25th; 2022 Latinx Connect Conference; Diverse Populations. Thus the need for Diversity and Inclusion will also remain. Amazing!Just Letting You Know! it looks like everyone. In small places, close to home. Eleanor Roosevelt, When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination. Thomas Sowell. ~ John F. Kennedy, It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate. But isnt that just your narrow view? ~ Tim Berners-Lee, Our diversity is our strength. All Shimadzu Group companies had time together to think about diversity and inclusion (D&I). ~ Dennis Muilenburg, I have an unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity. Diversity. We won't unlock the full potential of the workplace until we see how far from equality we really are.". I have also been fortunate to have two poems chosen to be made into songs and recorded. 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