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Overeducated and Underfunded: The Plight of Women of Colour Entrepreneurs

I have lost count of the number of privately funded and government-backed mentoring and coaching programs I have come across designed to ‘educate’ women of colour entrepreneurs. What many women of colour entrepreneurs need is...

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Why saying “I don’t see colour” makes things worse

The phrase “I don’t see colour” is commonly used in discussions about anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. Although the intention behind the statement is often good, it is problematic and communicates the opposite of what people...

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Virtue signalling in conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

I have observed an increasing rise in virtue-signalling behaviour in conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). As a facilitator, it is a source of concern as it demonstrates indifference in an attempt to...

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Why Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Fails: The Necessity of Intersectionality

The terms “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) have become popular buzzwords as more organisations seek to improve workplace culture and belonging. However, in order for DEI work to be truly effective and relevant, it must...