Start Thinking About Racial Equity Change in Your Organization

The first step on any journey can be paralyzing, especially when good people want to promote racial equity. To begin conversations in your organization, consider the advice provided by the Aspen Institute in "Ten Lessons for Taking Leadership on Racial Equity." They recommend starting any conversation with information to give participants a "common frame of reference" as well as to dispel stereotypes and bias. Part of the information shared initially should explain the nature of structural racism rather than focusing on troubling but more limited individual acts of racism. These conversations might be held first with advocates and agents of change before trying to reform an entire organization. For more lessons from the Aspen Institute, visit: Leadership Lessons.