Don’t Let Your Calendar Dictate Your DEI Initiatives

It’s a common instinct for companies to look to the calendar for cues for when to show up for diversity, equity and inclusion. Unfortunately, that instinct leaves a lot to be desired. Celebrations or cultural holidays can be an important opportunity for programming or for furthering a critical conversation, but unfortunately we cannot rely on a handful of dates to make true social change. A better way to show up for diverse communities is to step away from the calendar. It’s okay if your company wants to honor Juneteenth or celebrate Pride month, but there’s critical work to be done beforehand to ensure that your contributions are honest, authentic, and last throughout the year.