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Diversity is an ongoing commitment, fostering inclusivity requires continuous effort & awareness. Let's make #WordCamps more representative & inclusive!
#RepresentationMatters #WordPress
A š§µ following up the #WCLisboa #Diversity panel w/ @zetaraffix & @JhamileAbuabara
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#RepresentationMatters #WordPress
A š§µ following up the #WCLisboa #Diversity panel w/ @zetaraffix & @JhamileAbuabara
1/12
š Proactive Outreach & Engagement:
Reach out to underrepresented communities, organizations and individuals, encouraging them to submit talk proposals and participate in the speaker selection process to amplify diverse voices on stage!
#UnderrepresentedInTech
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Reach out to underrepresented communities, organizations and individuals, encouraging them to submit talk proposals and participate in the speaker selection process to amplify diverse voices on stage!
#UnderrepresentedInTech
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šŖ Mentorship Programs:
Establish #Mentorship programs to support and guide individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in speaking at #WordCamps. Pair them with experienced speakers who can provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process.
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Establish #Mentorship programs to support and guide individuals from underrepresented groups who are interested in speaking at #WordCamps. Pair them with experienced speakers who can provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process.
š§µ 3/12
Here we are. The last month of the longest year. We know itās been hard. You've covered stories you never imagined. And rose to the challenge. We remain committed to supporting you, our science writing community. Will you consider us this #GivingTuesday?
theopennotebook.com/2020/11/29/youā¦
theopennotebook.com/2020/11/29/youā¦
Itās a bit strange to look back now on this March 2 tipsheet from @laurahelmuth, yet how critical was this wisdom? āThe coronavirus epidemic will be one of the most urgent, complex, and quickly moving stories of the year.ā theopennotebook.com/2020/03/02/tipā¦
This was the first of many stories about covering #COVID19 we published this year. In fact, we assembled a whole host of resources to support reporters - from veteran science journalists to general assignment reporters - in their work theopennotebook.com/covering-covidā¦
As part of #NextGenNatSec #Blackvoices #DiverseVoices, please meet @mtcolemanjr. Today heāll cover #EMGTwitter #DisasterResilience & the role of #Faith in #NatSec and #BlackNatSec Learn more about Marcus here: linkedin.com/in/marcuscolemā¦
He is @AEC_Colemanās Husband & a proud @HowadU @AmericanU & @OFA alum, heās active in @HavardNPLI & @TrumanProject & proudly serves on the boards for @FairchanceDC, @NatSecDiv @IDIEM_Global & currently works at @HWC_DC #BlackVoices
Inspirations include his mother, his Alma Mater @HowardU, #Team180 and the commitment and passion of the wonderful students leaders of @HUASB and the @HowardUChapel team learn more about @HUASB here: chapel.howard.edu/programs/alterā¦
Hi! Tomorrow I am taking part in @NatSecDiverās #BlackVoices campaign to amplify the work of @DrNLouissaint on Juneteeth (6/19). Follow along to learn more about her career & work! #NextGenNatSec #DiverseVoices #BlackNatSec Learn more about Juneteeth: pbs.org/wnet/african-aā¦ 
Tomorrow I'll be sharing more about @DrNLouissaint in her own words. For now, I can share that I am incredibly grateful that she is in her role as a leader in national pandemic policy and response -- we are fortunate for her expertise and leadership. āļø @NatSecDiver #BlackNatSec
Currently, @DrNLouissaint is the Executive Director of @HC_Ready, a non-profit organization that coordinates across the biopharmaceutical industry and government to coordinate health resilience in American communities impacted by disasters. š©šæāš» @NatSecDiver #BlackNatSec
Ooooh!!! ā„ļø Recently found out @NatSecDiver is showcasing #DiverseVoices in #NatSec to celebrate #Juneteenth this Friday. #NextGenNatSec
I'll post more about this later. But, for now, I wanna talk about how I got into #NatSec stuff in the first place.
Here's a quick thread about my international career, love life, etc ... @NatSecDiver #BlackVoices #NextGenNatSec
Thread: Iām a huge advocate for representation in the media, and the telling of usually marginalised or āotheredā stories but often this is so badly done it does more damage than good. So hereās some food for thought...
How to tell an inclusive story; some things to consider...
How to tell an inclusive story; some things to consider...
1. What is the purpose of telling this story? Why do you want this story to be heard?
2. Is the subjectās voice at the centre of the piece? Are you speaking for them? Are u imposing your own world view on their experience? What assumptions are u making?(even in the Qās you ask)
2. Is the subjectās voice at the centre of the piece? Are you speaking for them? Are u imposing your own world view on their experience? What assumptions are u making?(even in the Qās you ask)
3. Can the story be told through them? Can you amplify their voice?
4. Are you recreating harmful narrative tropes (even if your intentions are good)? E.g. āthe good newsā story, white saviour tropes etc
4. Are you recreating harmful narrative tropes (even if your intentions are good)? E.g. āthe good newsā story, white saviour tropes etc
