TBN #5
we did it joe(?)
Happy post-election! I hope you exercised your vote to protect our democracy. No pressure. 😬
This past week I was invited to speak on a panel titled, “Possibilities for Anti-racist Artistic Research: A Dialogue between Administration and Faculty” at the national Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) conference. If you are not sure what it means to be anti-racist, here is a quick definition. I also shared my thoughts about becoming an anti-racist organization on the blog this week.
And…I started a TikTok series called “Today is a good day…” in hopes of inspiring you to become better and take action. You can check out this short video and this one, too.
Grab your favorite seasonal beverage and let’s get into this week’s news and learning opportunities.
Sincerely,
Your favorite CDO
Amber Benton
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
The case to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
The impact of antisemitic rhetoric on the Jewish community
Issa Rae and small business designers are making travel fashionable
Starr Andrews makes history
Why is it hard to illustrate Black hair?
Macy’s is doing a good thing
A summary of the lawsuits against the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan
Mid-Term Election updates
BENTON’S BASICS: WHAT LEADERS SHOULD DO IN RACIAL CRISIS
Long story short…
Leaders should immediately acknowledge what they did wrong, sincerely apologize, and hold themselves accountable.
Leaders, including People of Color, need proactive professional learning and coaching on confronting their biases about other groups.
Consequences for employees at all levels need to be clear before scandalous communication emerges. This needs to be included in policies and in onboarding.
Vetting processes for appointed or potential elected leaders should not be raceless processes.
Resist the urge to quickly move on from a race-related crisis. Allow time for employees and leaders to unpack the situation.
STUDY HALL: THE GREAT BREAKUP
Lean In released its 2022 Women in the Workplace Report which describes the “Great Breakup” and what women want from their companies. There’s also steps companies can take to achieve gender equality.
HOMEWORK: wakanda forever
What I’m Watching: Black Panther. No spoilers.
What I’m Listening To: Lizzo: The Special Tour
What I’m Eating: Between the cold, COVID, and RSV, Chicken Noodle soup is on the menu.
DANCE BREAK: lineage
Odanak First Nation's Mali Obomsawin releases her first solo album. Her song, “Lineage” provides easy listening as our days get a bit more colder and our daylight is a bit shorter.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Follow Liberal Jane on Instagram for social justice-related illustrations. Visit Liberal Jane’s website.
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