Racial Justice, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace
(updated November 23, 2020)
There is much to do on an individual and organizational level to understand and address issues of social and systemic racism in the workplace. This curated list of resources is for individuals, leaders, and organizations who are on the journey of learning, listening, and ensuring real change happens.
Deepen the Learning & Forward the Action
- Inclusivity at Work: The Heart of Hard Conversations (Podcast)
- Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List (Harvard Business Review Articles)
- 7 Ways your Organisation can start to uproot systemic racism in the workplace (Article)
- What ‘Performative Allyship’ Looks Like in the Workplace (Article)
- Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity (Article)
- Race, Justice, and Equity in the Workplace and Beyond: A Call to Action (Webinar Recording)
- Don’t Talk about Implicit Bias Without Talking about Structural Racism (Article)
- Why we must talk about the Asian-American story, too (Article)
- How To Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time (TED Talk)
Talking About the Issues
- Don't Be Silent: Expert Tips to Defuse Workplace Tensions (Article)
- Tips for Discussing Racial Injustice in the Workplace (Article)
- Talking about racial inequality at work is difficult—here are tips to do it thoughtfully (Article)
- How Should You Be Talking With Employees About Racism? (Article)
- 5 Ways to Approach Racial Equity at Work (Video series)
For White Allies
- Self-Guided Education for Becoming Antiracist (Website)
- Dear White People: Here Are 10 Actions You Can Take To Promote Racial Justice In The Workplace (Article)
- 100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating For People of Color (Article)
- Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice (Article)
- Standing in the Truth of Racism: How to Harness Your Emotional Intelligence to Do Better (Article)
- 9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive (Article)
- 10 Things you Should Know about White Privilege (Article)
Leadership & Organizational Action Guides
- How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace: A Five-Step Plan (Article)
- Building an Anti-Racist Workplace: Guide to Equity and Inclusion During Crisis (Article)
- The Groundwater Approach: Building a practical understanding of structural racism (Paper)
- Advancing Frontline Employees of Color: Innovating for Competitive Advantage in America's Frontline Workforce (Guide)
- AWAKE to WOKE to WORK: Building a Race Equity Culture (Guide)
- Promoting Race Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Guide)
- The Role of Senior Leaders in Building a Race Equity Culture (Leadership Guide)
- Embracing Equity: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization (Guide)
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Harvard Business Review 5-Part Blog Series: Advancing Black Leaders
Toward a Racially Just Workplace
The Costs of Code-Switching
The Day-to-Day Work of Diversity and Inclusion
Why so Many Organizations Stay White
Success Comes from Affirming Your Potential
Living Cities 3-Part Blog Series
All in This Together: Ending White Supremacy Culture Starts With Us
Ending White Supremacy Culture: A Resource for Reckoning with History
Ending White Supremacy Culture: A Resource for Cultivating Abundance Mindset
Organizations
Race to Lead
Racial Equity Institute
Equity in the Center
Showing up for Racial Justice
Racial Equity Tools
Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
Courageous Conversations
Yes! Magazine