Challenge:

In the wake of George Floyd's death in 2020, the global community began to more fully recognize the struggles faced by the Black community on a daily basis. Many corporations made pledges to prioritize equity and inclusion, but found it difficult to fully understand and address the experiences of Black individuals within their organizations. As a result, they turned to KDPM Group for support in navigating these complex issues and creating more inclusive environments.

Approach:

In my role at KDPM Group, I conducted research and curated a Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Tool Kit to help corporations better understand and address issues of racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The tool kit covered topics such as the current state of race relations, the importance of workplace diversity, the Black perspective, and how to make Black lives matter in corporate environments. I made this tool kit available for free to corporations in exchange for their email address, with the goal of providing them with insights and guidance on how to be allies to the Black community in the corporate workplace.

Results:

I'm proud to report that our Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Tool Kit was well-received by the corporate community. Over 500 individuals from Canadian corporations downloaded the tool kit, demonstrating a strong desire to better understand and address issues of racism and inequality in the workplace. This response shows the importance of initiatives like ours in helping to create more inclusive and equitable environments for all.