Transformational Leaders and Respect for Human Dignity Last month, we explored the challenging obstacles we face as a society in moving forward to greater justice, inclusion, and equity. We explored the motivations behind the “anti-woke” efforts that are being spearheaded by politicians and theological groups working to resegregate American society. Christian Nationalist groups have worked […]
Ron DeSantis and the Second Coming of Segregation
Ron DeSantis and the Second Coming of Segregation Tiny Hillsdale College, a liberal arts school in Michigan, may not be a household name to many, but even fewer may know that its mission has become the blueprint for the attacks by far-right politicians on any anti-racism work and anything “multicultural” that is taking place in […]
9 Things Law Enforcement Needs to Do NOW to End Racism In Policing
I have noticed a trend on social media of folks who responded to the murder of George Floyd, and now to the murder of Tyre Nichols, by expressing their heartbreak at each incident, but then immediately transitioning into making the incident about police and the reputation of police. Folks have been quick to say, “These […]
How Did We Get Here? Bigotry, Antisemitism, and White Christian Nationalism
How Did We Get Here? Bigotry, Antisemitism, and White Christian Nationalism How did we get here? If there’s a question I hear more than any other as our society continues to grapple with issues of discrimination, bigotry, and a continuing rise in violent white supremacy and Christian nationalism, it’s this one. Since 2015, we […]
Being Inclusive Means Excluding Hate (by Roger Moreano)
Being Inclusive Means Excluding Hate ___________________________________________ In my role as a professional consultant who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, I am responsible for putting together programs, experiences, and opportunities for clients to engage in programs to expand their own learning on issues of equity and inclusion both within their organizations and in […]
Joy, Solidarity, & Love: Celebrating PRIDE (by Roger Moreano)
Pride Month is a time for us to recognize, make visible, and celebrate the deep diversity of human beings and the multitude of our sexual orientations and gender identities. It is a time for joy, celebration, and for renewed energy to take on the challenges, systemic barriers and bigotry that continues to limit, attack, and […]
Honoring and Supporting Women: An Open Letter to Men from One of Your Own – by Roger Moreano
How Men Can Honor and Support Women During Women’s History Month? As we celebrate Women’s History Month and take time to recognize both the incredible contributions and leadership of women across all sectors of global society, we also take this time to recognize the barriers and structures still keeping women from full access and opportunity […]
Performative DEI: What Brian Flores is exposing about sham DEI efforts in the NFL and the persistence of Anti-Blackness everywhere
Performative DEI: What Brian Flores is exposing about sham DEI efforts in the NFL and the persistence of Anti-Blackness everywhere February 11, 2022 By: Roger Moreano When former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores announced last week that he was filing a class action lawsuit against the National Football League and its teams, most notably […]