TBN #4
november basics
This week has gone by fast! I just returned from visiting North Carolina for the first time. This was a nice way to wrap up the month. You can check out why I was there, where I stayed, and what I did. Oh yeah, your favorite CDO is now on TikTok. You can follow me here.
It’s also a new month which means it’s a new theme! October’s theme was center. Can you guess November’s theme? If you guessed gratitude, then you’re wrong. While most folks on social media will honor the month with daily gratitude posts, I am choosing to focus on dignity for this month’s theme.
November also means it’s Native American Heritage Month. You can honor the month by finding out which native land you occupy, supporting movements like LANDBACK and/or paying voluntary land taxes.
Last but not least, remember to vote on Nov. 8. If you or someone you know has a disability, there are resources to help you/them access the polls.
There’s more exciting information and news below. Let’s get into it…
Sincerely,
Your favorite CDO
Amber Benton
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) (November 1-2)
Planned Parenthood is not perfect
New York will let you know if you’re going to make the big bucks
Michigan is a role model
Is this the end of affirmative action in colleges?
Christina Aguilera reminds us that we are still beautiful
Taylor Swift fixes it
Dylan did a good thing and now folks are mad
BENTON’S BASICS: HOW TO HOST A GOOD MEETING
Long story short…
Decide on who needs to attend the meeting.
Create a collaborative agenda.
Decide on what info should be reviewed prior to the meeting.
Outline the goal(s) of the meeting.
Be accessible.
Check-in.
Review rules of engagement.
Be conscious of who is speaking.
Aim for consensus building.
Thank everyone for their contributions.
Find out more details on the blog
STUDY HALL: AMERICAN INDIAN, NATIVE AMERICAN, OR INDIGENOUS?
Let’s learn which language is most appropriate for referring to Native and Indigenous communities.
HOMEWORK: coffee and extra foam
What I’m Reading: HBR’s article on attention inequality 🤯
What I’m Watching: I love a wild documentary and God Forbid on Hulu did not disappoint.
What I’m Drinking: Counter Culture Coffee. The single-serve bags are a game changer.
DANCE BREAK: smiles
It’s getting colder and the sun is not out as much but “Smiles” by Marvinca is an instant mood booster.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Follow Anti-Racism Daily on Instagram to learn about actionable steps you can take to become anti-racist.
I’d love to hear from you!
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