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On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?
On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?
In recent weeks, there have been over 20 attacks on Asian businesses and people, mostly elders, with little to no coverage from the…
Michelle MiJung Kim
Feb 10, 2021
How to Address the Election in the Workplace: 8 Tips
How to Address the Election in the Workplace: 8 Tips
Dos and Don’ts to create an inclusive workplace without falling apart.
Michelle MiJung Kim
Oct 28, 2020
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But really, is Unconscious Bias Training effective or ineffective?
But really, is Unconscious Bias Training effective or ineffective?
One moment every company wants to roll out unconscious bias training — it’s the sexy new thing that’s going to fix all your D&I problems.
Michelle MiJung Kim
May 29, 2018
How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma
How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
Michelle MiJung Kim
Sep 4, 2017
Allyship (vs. Accomplice): The What, Why, and How
Allyship (vs. Accomplice): The What, Why, and How
What’s the difference between Allyship and Accomplice? How do we practice thoughtful allyship? Why do we need allies?
Michelle MiJung Kim
Nov 10, 2019
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Pronouns 101: Why They Matter and What To Do (and Not Do) If You Misgender Someone
Pronouns 101: Why They Matter and What To Do (and Not Do) If You Misgender Someone
Hi, my name is Kay and I use “they/them/theirs” pronouns. A few years ago I decided to start trying out different names and pronouns that…
Kay Martinez
Oct 7, 2019
Why it’s time to design for accessibility — and not “the average user”.
Why it’s time to design for accessibility — and not “the average user”.
hen people click on a website, it takes them approximately 17 to 50 milliseconds to come to a conclusion on whether the visual appeal, or…
Njoki Kamau
Apr 21, 2020
Asians in Tech: It’s Time to Show Up for Black Lives Matter
Asians in Tech: It’s Time to Show Up for Black Lives Matter
We are members of the Asian and Asian American tech community who stand in solidarity with the Black community. Here’s our calls to action.
Michelle MiJung Kim
Jul 2, 2020
If your boss is still asking about the “business case” for diversity, your company’s in trouble
If your boss is still asking about the “business case” for diversity, your company’s in trouble
Too many companies are hiding behind this decades-old question to delay the work that needs to be done
Michelle MiJung Kim
Mar 26, 2018
I dated White men who fetishized me because of internalized oppression
I dated White men who fetishized me because of internalized oppression
What is internalized oppression and how does it manifest to sabotage our lives and others in our own communities? What can we do about it?
Michelle MiJung Kim
Dec 12, 2017
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