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Ciarra Jones, MTS
Ciarra Jones, MTS

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What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace

Plants have evolved complex networks of cooperation, communication, and mutual support that allow them to thrive in even the most challenging environments. — I am a gardener and plants are the soul of my diversity, equity and inclusion work. In spending time with my plants and in nature, I am able to better clarify what healthy connection and collaboration look like in the workplace As a gardener, I understand that a successful harvest…

Plants

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What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace
What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace
Plants

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Mar 13

On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God

How grieving my grandmother reintroduced me to God — For over 20 years, my grandmother was my neighbor. Living in proximity to her will forever be the greatest gift of my life. On sunny days I would ride my bike to grandma’s house, eager to eat my favorite treats. On some days, I would find her in the kitchen…

Black Women

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On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God
On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God
Black Women

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Published in ZORA

·Mar 7

Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings

White supremacy creates a world where Black feelings and particularly Black pain, are erased and ignored. — As an Equity Consultant, I consistently speak with historically underrepresented employees who are navigating complex issues of bias and discrimination in the workplace. Without fail, many employees express fear that in raising a grievance at work they will be construed as “the problem.” Black women, in particular, highlight that their…

BlackLivesMatter

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Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings
Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings
BlackLivesMatter

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Published in Company Culture Matters

·Mar 3

Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace

Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month with recognition and pay equity — Last week, I partnered with a large tech organization in order to deliver a webinar called “Creating Workplaces Where Women Can Thrive.” In preparation for this webinar I came across some startling statistics regarding women’s experiences in the workforce: 💡 Woman-identified employees are 2X more likely than male-identified employees to…

Womens History Month

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Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace
Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace
Womens History Month

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Published in Company Culture Matters

·Feb 3

How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy

During times of tragedy, organizations can provide solace and comfort to employees who are in pain. — January and February have been difficult months for so many of us. In the past few weeks, there have been two mass shootings in California (Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay). These tragic events egregiously targeted the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Additionally, we collectively witnessed the murder of Tyre…

Work Life Balance

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How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy
How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy
Work Life Balance

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Nov 14, 2022

You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk

In America, the sidewalk has a deep history of racism and exclusion. — “Why did you move?” my friend asked, as we sat down for brunch. “Huh?” I half-replied, already preoccupied by the extensive mimosa menu. “You moved for those white people on the sidewalk, you don’t have to do that, they can go around you.” “I didn’t want to cause a problem,”…

BlackLivesMatter

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You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk
You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk
BlackLivesMatter

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Jun 1, 2022

A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates

Recently, an institution of higher learning invited me to give their LGBTQ+ commencement address, below is my speech. — In our society, we do our best to squirm out of the discomfort of transitional moments. We want to move quickly out of the feeling of not knowing what’s next. I suppose that’s because we have, in some ways, demonized the unknown. When students are in school we pressure you…

LGBTQ

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A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates
A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates
LGBTQ

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Published in THE TURNING POINT

·Aug 7, 2021

Lessons From My Garden: Life is Forgiving and Kind

For years, I have anxiously tried to control my life and it’s outcomes. But what if there is a gentler way of being? What if we can trust life to meet with us with kindness and joy? — Every summer, I nurture a garden in my mother’s backyard. What began as a hobby is now an integral part of my life. In many ways my garden is the center of my spiritual world. Gardening clarifies who I am and it challenges me to see the world with softer…

Gardening

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Lessons From My Garden: Life is Forgiving and Kind
Lessons From My Garden: Life is Forgiving and Kind
Gardening

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Published in The Faculty

·Mar 12, 2021

Harvard University Needs Cornel West

I am deeply saddened and dismayed by Harvard Divinity School’s refusal to grant Cornel West tenure. — Below is a brief reflection about my time as Dr. West’s student. His unparalleled ability to make students believe in the magic of their imagination will be dearly missed. “I don’t think I agree with your assertion,” I said, my voice shaking with fear and trepidation. The lecture hall grew quiet and I locked eyes with a friend who gave me a concerned glance in return.

Higher Education

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Harvard University Needs Cornel West
Harvard University Needs Cornel West
Higher Education

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Published in An Injustice!

·Nov 16, 2020

Capitalism Is Killing Us

And it is Doing it on Purpose — This story was originally published in The Boycott Times. You can find the article here If You Don’t Have Sick Time; You Don’t Have Sick Time.” At the onset of the pandemic, these words reverberated throughout our staff meeting. My colleagues and I shifted uncomfortably. The room exchanged uneasy glances…

Capitalism

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Capitalism Is Killing Us
Capitalism Is Killing Us
Capitalism

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Ciarra Jones, MTS

Ciarra Jones, MTS

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My writing explores DEI, religious inclusion, social justice, and personal development.

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