Johns Hopkins University’s Black Student Union President Talks Racism On Campus — And More From The Well This Week
Here are a few of my favorite recent reads from the Jopwell community:
Day In The Life: Meet Greenhouse Engineer Lauren Vicknair
By Lauren “LV” Vicknair, quality assurance engineer at Greenhouse
“I take interviews very seriously. Qualified candidates are great, but it’s also really important that anyone we bring on not only fits into but contributes to the amazing culture that we have.” http://buff.ly/1PQ5la8
How Grieving Kickstarted My Career As An Entrepreneur
By Vivian Nunez, founder of Too Damn Young; co-host of the Forbes podcast Creating Espacios
“Losing my mom and my grandma are two of the hardest realities I hope I’ll ever have to face. And yeah, when those triggering milestones or random Thursdays come around, I do miss them both. A lot. But I look at my career path, my friendships, and the unexpected professional turns I’ve taken, and one thing is clear: In life and in death, they’ve taught me that our existence is too damn short to not bet on your version of happy.” http://buff.ly/22YW3e3
Coffee With: United Nations Communications Advisor La Neice Collins
By Jopwell
“I thought my whole life that I was going to be a journalist and work my way up to being an executive producer before retiring. Then, 15 years after starting my career, this opportunity at the UN presented itself, and I took a different path. But everything I’d done up until that point — including making photocopies — helped me make that transition.” http://buff.ly/22YW7dN
My Missing College Diploma
By Tiffany Onyejiaka, Johns Hopkins University class of 2017 and president of the university’s Black Student Union
“The creation of diverse communities and safe spaces is essential, but until colleges take on the mantle to explicitly teach all students about the history of anti-Black sentiments — and until institutions properly address infractions — my Black classmates and I will continue to carry the extra courseload that comes with enrolling at a predominantly White institution.” http://buff.ly/1tmG2mp
From The Desk Of A Diversity Head: 5 Ways To Foster A More Inclusive Culture
By Sonja Gittens-Ottley, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Asana
“We recognize that there’s a lot of work that goes into building a diverse and inclusive team. It doesn’t magically happen overnight, and it doesn’t come solely from hiring someone like me whose job is to focus on creating and fostering diversity. It takes investment, strategy, and time.” http://buff.ly/1WIL6xm
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