Kendra F.

Accessibility, inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism. Views are my own. A retweet is not an endorsement, it’s a contribution to the discussion.

[Dr. Mansa Keita @rasmansa]

There are no biological racial traits or racial features. There aren't even aggregate genetics at a "racial" level. Race is a lens through which an observer chooses to see the observed. It's not an attribute of the observed.

[ella dawson @brosandprose]

Here's some of the best advice I got when I became a manager last year! It's simple, but considering most people receive no management training whatsoever these days, it's better than nothing. Thread!

[Kendra F. @KendraF_AIDEA]

@GOtransitKT why is there AC pumping in the 5:27pm westbound train? 🥶

[Shree Paradkar//श्री पराडकर 🍁 @ShreeParadkar]

For anyone interested in education, anti-oppression and education without oppression, here is the intro to the series of stories (and videos) from my Atkinson Fellowship that will be released in ⁦@TorontoStar⁩ all September. https://t.co/mvhQyTAypo

[City of Toronto Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit @CABR_Toronto]

https://t.co/mmZBmFCHjZ

[Black Ontario Public Service Employees Network @bopsers_network]

“The OHRC questions the value of further anti-racism policies, statements, programs and policy reviews without effectively implementing past recommendations...” https://t.co/ykFkS6xlXq

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

If I hear, "Baby boomers don't like open floor plans" or "Millennials prefer texting to email," I'll ask, "Would we say the same thing about a younger/older worker?" Turns out many age perceptions are false & impact workplace interactions:
https://t.co/Z5IVbKBddE
#FlipItToTestIt

[Paul Gorski @EquityLiteracy]

What's an interview question you'd ask people interviewing for a job in a school ito assess their understanding of how racism operates in schools? A question that gets at their commitment to anti-racism? A response that would land you at a hard "no" for hiring that person?

[Kendra F. @KendraF_AIDEA]

Don’t ask for permission OR forgiveness. INSTEAD, radiate intent by @ElizAyer https://t.co/Jz77Cy6ceW

[Kendra F. @KendraF_AIDEA]

The tweets are a symptom of a disease. Condemn the system that put him in power and keeps him there. https://t.co/Y3VqkDoHpi

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

When witnessing a bully in the workplace, I can:
1-Distract (enter an isolated space where the bullying is taking place and make myself known)
2-Delegate (if I don't feel I can get involved, ask someone with more power)
3-Direct (confront the harasser)
https://t.co/7bC1ooMd7I

[Kendra F. @KendraF_AIDEA]

Check this job ad. In addition to the fetishy language describing Africa, they’re asking applicants to demonstrate understanding of the audience... but not of the country and people and lives and culture that the news will be covering. Such a huge miss.

[Sam Sanders @samsanders]

In the same week, the New York Times posted a truly bananas job posting for a Nairobi Bureau Chief that painted Africa as some type of colonialist wet dream. Here. Read it for yourself. It's still up: https://t.co/PXb9cJashL

[CatalystInc @CatalystInc]

Everyone can help mitigate #UnconsciousBias. Start with these tips:

1. Questions your own assumptions.
2. Hold yourself and others accountable.
3. Speak out.

https://t.co/ZYoy927o0h

[Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) @mjmichellekim]

If you expect a consultant to come in and tell you WHY diversity and inclusion is important for your company, you are not ready to embark on the journey.

Once you’ve internalized the why, then hire a consultant to tell you the HOW.

The why has to come from you.

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

I'm breaking myself of the habit of using "guys" to refer to a mixed gender group. Who's with me? #Allyship #BetterAllies

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

I use https://t.co/ZIIpnOE5Rb when I want to know how to pronounce a colleague's name that is unfamiliar to me. It's not perfect, so I also ask, "Did I say your name correctly?" after meeting them. #Inclusion #Belonging #BetterAllies

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

I speak openly about my parenting responsibilities. E.g. “I don’t do meetings after 5 p.m. because of my children.” Or "I’m leaving at 3:30 today because I’ve been traveling a lot and want to pick up my kids from school." #allsyhip #betterallies https://t.co/qqnme9UI22

[COMMON @common]

"It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin

[Better Allies® @BetterAllies]

After reading this @LaszloBock piece, I've decided to ask staff from underrepresented groups, "What 2 changes would make it easier for you to do a great job?" And then take action. (I should ask everyone, but I'm going to start with marginalized people.)

https://t.co/jdLVqtgKsf