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If you& #39;re thinking "you know what, now is the time for me to publish a we& #39;re-all-humans-colorblind-all-lives-matter kumbaya-diversity-makes-us-more-productive" piece, I really wish you& #39;d read the room.
No, not the room you& #39;re in, which is probably full of problematic non BIPOC.
No, not the room you& #39;re in, which is probably full of problematic non BIPOC.
The other room you often ignore until you need to "fix diversity" with a photo op.
Keep those milktoast sentiments to yourself. Journal about it. Use some stickers and glitter. Have a good cry. Make a vision board. But keep it to yourself.
Ask yourself...
Am I scholar in the area of race, gender, sexuality, disability, immigration, religion, health disparities, or a variety of other areas of expertise really required to write this from a position of authority?
No?
Am I scholar in the area of race, gender, sexuality, disability, immigration, religion, health disparities, or a variety of other areas of expertise really required to write this from a position of authority?
No?
Ask yourself...
Do I have the expertise to review this manuscript? Is the sum total of my EDI knowledge whatever I picked up in a required training my employer sent me to? Perhaps I should not be reviewing this and may, no mater my intention, cause real harm?
Do I have the expertise to review this manuscript? Is the sum total of my EDI knowledge whatever I picked up in a required training my employer sent me to? Perhaps I should not be reviewing this and may, no mater my intention, cause real harm?
