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The DEI Leadership Institute Blog provides content and a forum for consideration and reflection on issues relevant to the work for Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
Tackling generational diversity with Angie Richardson
Angie Richardson, PHR, has over 18 years of experience in human resources. At the DEI Leadership Institute's inaugural Annual Conference on Aug. 16, Angie will take a deep dive into generational diversity — a hot topic as a new cohort of young professionals don't...
How to create a better tomorrow: A conversation with Michael Benitez
When the DEI Leadership Institute's inaugural Annual Conference kicks off on Aug. 16, Michael Benitez, Ph.D. will be ready to deliver the keynote speech. Benitez is the vice president for diversity and inclusion at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and a...
CU Denver Announces Two New Hires in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Two seasoned DEI experts are soon joining CU Denver’s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Click here to read more
The Role of Indifference in Racism
When we watch the news and follow current events it’s important to look beyond the mere facts of the day or details of an event and ask, “What am I really seeing here?” In this article John Blake explores what is beneath our revulsion to the picture of Derek Chauvin...
The Myth of A Few Bad Apples
The myth of “A Few Bad Apples” is a narrative that says “there aren’t systemic problems in policing, no systemic or racist biases in traffic stops of black or brown people, no systemic problems of excessive force, or escalation of traffic stops to deaths of those...
The Primacy of Equity
Of the three terms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Diversity is the one that lacks strength and substance without the other two. Organizations that seek accolades for Diversity alone should face a series of follow-on questions. Do those diverse members work in an...
