Ever wondered how empathetic you are? Consider the advice of these five people who have spent their lives studying, understanding and practicing empathy. Read more.
Learn more in the D&I Digest.
What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this animated short video, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.
Learn more in the D&I Digest.
Come along for the joyride. Watch the award-winning short film “Joyride” that was recently featured in the D&I Digest.
The video is about two Latinx sisters who are enlisted by their abuelita Juana to break her out of her senior living facility for an adventure. On the journey, Juana reveals the painful family history. The film is written and directed by Edwin Alexis Gomez, a queer Nicaraguan-American multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker. Note: This films contains discussions about abuse.
What do you think of the film? Comment below.
The latest D&I Digest is now out with a new look. You will find curated educational videos, podcast, webinars and other resources related to diversity and inclusion in our community.
Explore the phenomenon of white Americans calling the police on Black Americans who have committed the crimes of…eating, walking or generally “living while Black.” Learn about the power of language in this TED Talk.
Learn more in the D&I Digest.
Is there anyone in the world exactly like you? No. People perceive, react, and move in the world differently depending on their unique and overlapping identities.
The theory of intersectionality was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in her 1989 work titled “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex.” The theory focuses on how these layers of identity produce a different experience for each person suffering discrimination; how they are viewed, understood, and treated. The end goal of it is “to make room for more advocacy and remedial practices to create a more egalitarian system.”
But how does this effect you, those around you and those you serve? Learn more in this Q&A with County employees on their experiences with intersectionality. (Open the link in Chrome or Microsoft Edge.) You can also find the Q&A on page 5 of the D&I Digest.
The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission recently met to discuss the election climate and has released a statement.
Board of Supervisors established the Human Relations Commission in May 2020 to promote positive human relations, respect and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or citizenship status.
The Commission consists of 31 members, of which 24 are currently seated. Meet the Commission Members.
Signs of implicit bias lurk within our inboxes, social networks and the patterns of our daily lives. Looking at our own data can help us change our ways. Watch the video and take an implicit association test.
Read more about ethics, equity, diversity and inclusion in the D&I Digest.
The Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council recently shared next steps in the County’s efforts to integrate diversity, inclusion and equity into all we do, and a new hub on InSite homepage is another step in the County’s outreach. It’s a place where you can get resources about important topics from a variety of County sources: Office of Ethics and Compliance, Human Relations Commission, Office of Equity and Racial Justice, and the Department of Human Resources. Check back often to see the latest events, trainings, articles and other ways you can stay engaged.
To kick off the new feature, we’re presenting the Diversity and Inclusion annual report. The report highlights a spectrum of our accomplishments this year and points to the challenging yet exciting path ahead. Read the report.
