Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Look up how cultural observances are celebratedAs we wrap up Celebrate Diversity Month, this is a good time to be mindful of how cultural observances are celebrated. We see holidays and…Apr 30Apr 30
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Try one new type of cuisine and learn its originsCelebrate Diversity Month is the perfect time to try a cuisine from a region, country, or culture that’s new to you. This challenge is…Apr 17Apr 17
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Listen to music from 3 different culturesContinuing the recognition of Celebrate Diversity Month, take some time this week to listen to music from 3 cultures that are different…Apr 10Apr 10
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Reflect on your identity and celebrate what makes you…It’s Celebrate Diversity Month! With so many terms being misused and vilified in recent times, I especially appreciate the sentiment of…Apr 3Apr 3
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Objectively evaluate your environmentMany organizations talk about the importance of recruiting to increase diverse representation and to add more diverse perspectives to…Mar 13Mar 13
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Research Black history makers in your industryFebruary is Black History Month and it’s right around the corner. While there are plenty of iconic, noteworthy figures who are typically…Jan 23Jan 23
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Be intentional about showing upThere is someone you know who would appreciate nothing more than to look out in an audience and see your face, or to circulate at a…Jan 4Jan 4
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Consider starting a shared holiday calendarAs we wind down for the end of the year, this is a good time to think about how we experience this “holiday season” and several other…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Jessica BantomThis Week’s “Start Where You Are” Challenge: Dear white men: Ditch “I’m just a white guy”In conversations about DEI, difference, and identity, I often hear white men say “I’m just a white guy.” And I find it troubling for a few…Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
Jessica BantomThis Week’s ‘Start Where You Are’ Challenge: Ask Yourself What Stories You Tell Yourself About…I recently watched and discussed Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s thought-provoking TedX Talk, “The Danger of a Single Story,” with my class. In…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023