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“But You Voted For…!” Maintaining Trust Across Political Lines ️
Whether your organization remains politically neutral, leans in one direction, or embraces a range of opinions, these differences can...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Future of DEI: How Small Teams Can Lead in an Era of Corporate Retrenchment
In today’s rapidly evolving social landscape, the urgency for organizations to engage deeply with issues of diversity, equity, and...
Yusef Ramelize
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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The Fearless Fund Court Case: A Landmark Moment for DEI Initiatives
As a Black man and co-founder of Hyphens and Spaces, a company dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), along with my wife, I...
Yusef Ramelize
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Can a white person be critical of a Black person and not be racist?
I recently had a chat with a client, a white professor who leads a university center, who found themselves in a bit of a quandary. The...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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Addressing Polarizing Issues at Work
Tensions are running high and emotions weighing heavy in many organizations right now. While many people think the problem is global...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Facilitating Constructive Conversations on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The weight of the Paletsintine-Isreal conflict has left nearly every person affected. Under the weight of war and genocide, we are left...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Oct 24, 20235 min read
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A Conversation with Dr. Ana Maria Lopez Caldwell on Latin American Heritage and Authenticity
In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Ana Maria Lopez Caldwell, a remarkable...
Sahana Sriram
Oct 20, 20239 min read
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Sharing A Few Learnings from Hyphens and Spaces’ Co-founder and CEO, Samira Abdul-Karim
As someone who’s been in the DEI space for the past 15+ years, I could not have imagined the tidal wave of support (and demands),...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Sep 23, 20233 min read
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Nonprofit DEI work looks different, and here’s why
Hope the change in seasons is ushering in new energy and fresh perspective in your lives and organizations. As someone who’s spent the...
Samira Abdul-Karim
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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From Stigma to Strength: Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
In this post, we embark on a journey that brings together two crucial facets leading organizations: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
Sahana Sriram
Sep 1, 20236 min read
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