Resources

Videos and Discussion Questions 

The Danger of a Single Story: Chimamanda Adichie 
Review questions/activity for board meeting 

  • When have you ascribed to a single story and it led to misconceptions? 
  • When have you learned a deeper perspective and that led to self-growth or relational development? 

My identity is a superpower — not an obstacle: America Ferrera 
Review questions/activity for board meeting 

  • How can we encourage those around us to embrace their marginalized identities? 
  • Develop tangible ideas. 

How diversity makes teams more innovative: Rocío Lorenzo 
Review questions/activity for board meeting 

  • How can we consider diversity as a commodity to innovation? 
  • What is the difference between understanding diversity and valuing diversity?  

3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace: Melinda Epler  
Review questions/activity for board meeting 

  • Review the Allyship continuum.
  • Where would you consider yourself in your journey of allyship and why?  
  • Provide examples of when you believed you enacted your allyship.

Websites 

Books, Articles, and Tools