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Go somewhere where you're the minority. Go to the 'black gay women with disabilities film festival, because this is where you can confront your biases.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
I think you've already said the wrong thing by not saying anything.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
When you look at another person [of the same race or ethnic group], you see your future success in them, but you don't see the same possibilities in those who are different.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
We want the straightest gay people, and the whitest black people. We want that first-generation immigrant to act like they've been chilling in this place forever.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
Biases are the stories we make up about people before we learn who they are. They are especially apparent when things are high-risk, or you have to make quick decisions.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
We were all the same, and then you had the nerve to be different.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
Don't allow colleagues to say offensive things without interrupting them. Intervene and be an ally. Don't laugh at offensive jokes. Be responsible for the success of at least one or maybe two people.
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," Verna Myers tells Cleveland Bar (2016)
It’s hard to step away from the company and this role because of how much I love Netflix and the people here. I’m so excited for the talented Wade Davis who will be taking the lead of the I&D work along with our incredible Inclusion Strategy team and I can’t wait to see the continued progress we all will make together.
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