Embracing Equity Blog - Insights on Diversity and Inclusion

Defend Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The current “great retrenchment on racial justice funding” threatens to close the doors of many DEI organizations, including Embracing Equity.

Embracing Transformation: One Region’s Journey to Revolutionize Early Childhood Education

Embracing Equity has embarked on a groundbreaking journey, the first of its kind, that has set the stage for a new era of organizational transformation.

How to Build an Anti-Racist Board of Directors: Your Guide to Equitable Nonprofit Governance

Anti-Racist Board Governance Guide: Unlocking the Path to Equity in Your Nonprofit The fight for racial equity and justice is a journey that begins at the heart of your organization — your board of directors.

Supporting Changemakers

In times of challenge, unity becomes our greatest strength. We are deeply moved by the incredible solidarity and support we've received in response to our recent actions to boycott conferences in Florida.

New Mexico: Land of Enchantment, Beauty and Community

“When I first experienced Embracing Equity as an early childhood educator, it was like I finally found my place in the community, among a loving group of people who share a vision for what education can be. I want to spread this feeling of belonging to all educators in my home state.”

Working Motherhood: Postpartum Reflections on Paid Parental Leave

Current federal law under the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act, requires 12 weeks of job-protected unpaid leave but stringent eligibility requirements mean that less than two-thirds of the U.S. workforce is eligible.

More than Money: The Time & Intention Behind Building a Learning Culture

When considering how to build a culture of learning - and even more importantly a culture of belonging to counteract educator turnover and disparate student outcomes - here are a few strategies to build momentum.

Anti-Racist Leadership: Why It Matters and How to Become One

Anti-racist leadership matters because it is the only way we will get to systemic change. It moves organizations and leaders beyond just momentary allyship and performative, temporary measures to deeper actions, commitment, and accountability.

Radical Nourishment

Communal self-care activities for People of the Global Majority to heal from white supremacy culture.

Tribal Land Acknowledgements - What they Are and Why We Need to Do Them

If you are not bringing Indigenous voices into the conversation, then you are not doing anti-racism, decolonizing, or fighting colonialism. Stories of Indigenous history, current events, and people need to be told. These stories need to be prioritized.

Celebrating Juneteenth AND Fighting the System All Year Long

Should we celebrate Juneteenth and how? To answer this question for myself, I went to my elders. I called my 93-year old grandmother, Mama Grace, and her 103 year old cousin, Cousin Robbie, to ask these strong women about the day and the celebration itself.

Building an Embodied Anti-Racist Practice

It is common for people engaged in justice work to burn out. It is common for white people beginning to wake up to bury their head back in the sand when they realize the work of liberation requires a sustained effort.

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