TBN #33
(Almost) Jubilee Day 🇺🇸
Happy Thursday, friend! I hope you are doing well and the air quality is better wherever you are reading TBN. This week, I am sharing about the significance of Juneteenth (Jubilee Day) and what Black employees really want in the workplace.
Let’s get into it…
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
“University of Arkansas prepares to dissolve DEI division”
June is Pride Month, Black Music Month, National Caribbean American Heritage Month and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
BENTON’S BASICS: WHAT BLACK EMPLOYEES REALLY WANT
Long story short…
While Juneteenth is a modern-day celebration for Black people, systemic and structural changes are still needed. Many of these needed changes are within the workplace. According to a recent Indeed survey, Black respondents reported the following:
Top three (3) reasons for leaving their current employers:
unfair compensation
lack of career-advancement opportunities
lack of managerial support as the top three reasons for leaving their current employers
Top three (3) diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives Black respondents would like to see their employers prioritize:
pay transparency and equity
scheduling flexibility to improve work-life balance
increased representation (outside of DEIB-related roles)
Top three (3) DEIB initiatives respondents said their companies implemented:
diverse hiring practices
diversity committees
DEI employee awareness events
STUDY HALL: HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth, an annual holiday marking the end of slavery, is taking place in a few days. You can always remember the day because Juneteenth is a blending of the words, “June” and “Nineteenth.” Let’s learn about the significance of the holiday, how to talk about it, and how to celebrate the day.
HOMEWORK: SUN PROTECTION
What I’m Watching 📺: This short video about Juneteenth.
What I’m Listening To 🎧: Babyface: Tiny Desk Concert.
What I’m Protecting Myself With 🌞: Sunscreen for my face and hair.
What I’m Reading This Month 📚: The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities by Farah Harris.
DANCE BREAK: ANGELS & QUEENS
In honor of Black Music Month, this week’s song is one of my top favorites. Listen to the song.
Listen to the full TBN playlist.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Because of Them We Can is an inspiring collection of Black history and news. Check out their website for more information.
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