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OCTOBER BASICS
It is almost mid-October and the month is breezing by. Get it?! Fall…chilly weather…breezing…
…okay, moving on.
This week I want to give a shout out to Peppa Pig, Ariel and Thelma, for giving us characters we can look forward to seeing on the big (and little) screen. Some folks are BIG MAD about these changes but they’ll get over it. Personally, I am excited because children (and grown folks) deserve to be seen even when it is fictional. Basically, representation matters in media. Even you can control what is represented in the media you create. Yes, you! If you aren’t sure where to start, you can check out my post about using diverse stock photos in flyers, presentations, and general marketing. Overall, I am happy about the intentional choices creators are making in digital media and hope this inspires you to be a bit more intentional in your choices. Keep reading for some basic ways we can do better and help others feel seen.
Sincerely,
Your favorite CDO
Amber Benton
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
We are still celebrating Latine/x and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a gentle reminder that we must include trans folks in our breast cancer awareness efforts
October 10 was Indigenous Peoples’ Day and World Mental Health Day
The following day (October 11) was National Coming Out Day and a good time to check out this series
Nicole Mann made history!
Kanye was being Kanye 🤦
BENTON’S BASICS: DISABILITY DIALOGUE
Long story short…
Disability is a social and cultural identity
Get some background knowledge on disability/disabilities (i.e., do your research!)
Center disabled voices
Recognize that people with disabilities have other intersecting identities
Understand that disability is not a monolith
Understand the harm infantilization does to folks with disabilities
Avoid ableist tropes
Learn how to dialogue about disability
STUDY HALL: HOW TO RETAIN WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Let’s learn about making the workplace inclusive, flexible, and psychologically safe place for women.
HOMEWORK: BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
What I’m Watching: The award-winning Abbott Elementary Season 2
What I’m Wearing: a heated blanket
What I’m Eating: 3-bean turkey chili
DANCE BREAK: BETTER THANGS
This week I am enjoying Ciara and Summer Walker’s single, “Better Thangs.” A great song with ‘do better’ energy.
Lately, I been livin' my life
I don't pay the hate no mind
Doin' better things with my time, yeah
Elevated to a new height (Height)
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Follow IllumiNative for uplifting news as well as current issues facing Native and Indigenous communities.
Visit their website for more resources
I’d love to hear from you!
What do you need to be better in work and in life? Send me a message or connect with me on social.
