This podcast talks about an integrated school that doesn't separate kids based on their physical or learning differences, with a sweet human interest story at the end of every episode.
The speaker highlights the importance of diversifying one's experiences by seeking out friendships with people different from oneself and introducing other individuals into one's content, whether it be videos or books, to gain a better understanding of oneself and the world.
The speaker expresses the value and beauty of diversity and encourages listeners to strive for doing good.
The speaker discusses a company that had a lack of diversity in their hiring practices, specifically targeting black and Latino applicants.
The three ways to think about diversity in the workforce include demographic diversity, cognitive diversity, and complex adaptive systems, which can result in better decision making and outcomes.
Unicorn Island Productions is a production company focused on bringing diversity to the screen by highlighting the voices of South Asian people, queer people, and women. They have a variety of TV shows and movies in the works and intend to make an impact this year.
In her TED Talk from TED at BCG 2022, diversity leader June Sarpong explores how diversity disruptors in business and sports have stimulated noticeable change in workplaces, and how they can inspire others to do the same.
The ability to see and appreciate people for who they are and embrace diversity starts as early as high school. It involves recognizing and respecting the differences in individuals and being persistent even when faced with adversity.
This podcast episode encourages the listener to step out of their comfort zone and embrace diversity to avoid causing unintentional emotional harm to others.
Tracy Sherrod highlights the historically limited diversity within the book publishing industry, and the current efforts towards changes in the industry's racial demographics, as she discusses how both Langston Hughes and Nella Larson got book deals in the early 1900s with the help of Blance Conopf, an editor at Alfred A. Knopf. This comes with news that the number of non-white employees in book publishing saw a surge in 2020.
The speaker shares a meandering, uneventful anecdote about being in a choir with a diverse group of people and mentions a comment about genetics.
The value of diverse teams is highlighted as members share their experiences and knowledge which led to a better understanding when building products.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and working with individuals who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in order to make better decisions, and encourages the UK to learn from other countries who are better at embracing diversity.
A new diversity plan has been implemented in one school district, aiming to break up racial segregation in concentrations of wealth and poverty and integrate schools, supported by growing awareness on the issue amongst white people.
People come from different backgrounds and have their own perspectives about various issues. It's important to acknowledge the diversity of people's values and beliefs, and not just brush them off because they don't align with our own.
The film industry is still struggling with representation, but recent award winners show signs of improvement. Everything Everywhere took home seven awards, including two for Michelle Yeoh and Kee Hwee Kwan, marking a win for an Asian American story and actors who have been in the industry for years.
The speakers discuss the importance of engaging with people who have different points of view and the benefits of a world where people are judged based on their personality, talents, and characteristics instead of other factors.
A brief discussion on how white people sometimes get excited about being different.
A woman recalls her first encounter with diversity when she went to Disneyland in eighth grade and saw interracial families and two men holding hands in the queue for a ride.
The speakers discuss the race of fictional characters, including Santa Claus and orcs, with the suggestion of having both a white and a black Santa Claus.
