Risha discusses systemic racism in the technology field with two professionals that share their insights with us. Michelle Manglal-lan, Senior Manager of Talent and Culture at Samsung in North America. And, Obum Ukabam, Head of Admissions and Marketing Manager for The Holberton School Tulsa, which is a two-year software engineering school.
In this video interview, Risha discusses gender identity and gets the answers to your questions: What does it mean to be transgendered or non-binary? Why is it important to get another person’s preferred pronouns correct? How much grace should be given to those who are just learning about gender identity and fluidity?
Are police practices and protocols working to keep citizens safe?
How do officers choose between rubber and metal bullets?
Why are black people dying at disproportionate rates?
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I get it. You just left yet another work conversation, Facebook war, or Twitter battle about racism. Your entire life, the definition of racism...
Equity became the hot new buzzword in 2020. After 25 plus years of doing D&I work, I was shocked to hear client after client ask about creating...
Personally and professionally, I’ve learned that it is in times when things are going wrong that we discover our quality of leadership and...
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In this episode, Risha discusses cancel culture with Ron Owens of Phame Marketing in Tulsa, OK. All of this and more in this episode of Risha Talks....
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In this episode, Risha discusses the LGBTQIA experience in the bible belt with Sheena Grewal of Tulsa, Oklahoma. All of this and more in this...
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In this episode, Risha discusses intellectual disability with Delia Lewis-Foshee, an educator with Sapulpa Public Schools. All of this and more in...
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In this episode, Risha discusses speaking to kids about race with Mikeale Campbel, an educator in Tulsa, Oklahoma. All of this and more in this...
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In this episode, Risha discusses immigration with Rosa Hernandez of the Dream Alliance Oklahoma in Tulsa. The Dream Alliance serves as advocates for...
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In this episode, Risha discusses redlining with Rose Washington, CEO of the Tulsa Economic Development Corporation as well as Venita Cooper, owner...
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In this episode, Risha discusses systemic racism in criminal justice with D’Marria Monday, founder of Block Builderz and Richard Baxter, founder of...