"Diversity is a mix and inclusion is making the mix work." - Andrs Tapia "No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive." - Mahatma Gandhi "A democracy thrives on diversity. spaces can nurture a soul pigmenting tresses compels They cover discrimination in many forms, from the murky period between the abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement of the 1960s, to racism in nursing, education, and the U.S. prison system. ~ Leo Tolstoy, Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle. Diversity is about embracing one anothers uniqueness. Im swift. We won't unlock the full potential of the workplace until we see how far from equality we really are.". That reflection likely involves contemplation of personal blind spots when it comes to prejudice, and the roles we may play unconsciously in the marginalization of others. His goal was to overcome Americans divisions and to help them recognize that their common nationalityand shared humanitybound them more powerfully than regional, racial, and class differences divided them. to diverse spaces and places Not something to divide human psychology Her work is important today as it connects us to the past such as how the Kerner Commission concluded uprisings were the result of white racism that perpetuates Black poverty. ~ Jacqueline Woodson, Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do. The Flower Garden One day, as I was walking No censure. Celebrate it every day. Each story and poem is set up as an activ-ity that includes a brief discussion and several thought-provoking questions. See, gender is biology ~ Maya Angelou, The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection. Against what I ask in this modern world so ignited, so crass. We need to open our eyes to the inequality that remains. React differently to smell, taste and sound. Difference is of the essence of humanity. The enigmatic consciousness of its relatively interrelated conception was spontaneous and yet it continued without elemental omniscience. Im diversity embrace me and well journey far. ~ Max de Pree, Diversity in the world is a basic characteristic of human society, and also the key condition for a lively and dynamic world as we see today. Moving Diversity, Moving Spaces ~ Edward Kennedy, Diversity is about all of us and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. I Am Diversity, Please Include Me I 'm present in every place you go Depending on your lens I'm friend or foe I'm a force to be reckoned with Like the winds of change I move. In this poem, she encourages people to keep moving forward. If you're missing on that stage, we learn less. Mary Elizabeth Carnegie was a nurse who experienced racism and prejudice within nursing and in society, yet worked continuously against injustice to break many racial barriers. March 1, 2023 By Kristin Shoop. If you are an aficionado of writing, then you'll definitely want to bookmark this site. But isnt that just your narrow view? "I need to hear their voicesI can't see." ~ Janina Kugel, The point isnt to get people to accept that they have biases, but to get them to see [for themselves] that those biases have negative consequences for others. ~ Andrea Barrica, Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. To learn just 'Afghan', then the rest. Surely, I thought, such poverty and desperation couldnt exist in a wealthy country like ours. ~ Inga Beale, We know that diversity can sometimes be more uncomfortable because things are less familiar but it gets the best results. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same. In your forties? Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wenworth, and Ekua Holmes. Wells and W.E.B. After a lot of procrastinating I have finally self-published my first eBook of poetry "I Laughed a Smile" at Lulu.com. In her spare time, she can be found reading crime thrillers or scrolling through food apps, unable to pick what to eat next. Thank you for your poetry. And my orientation is not in my hands His explanation made my jaw go slack: You have faith in yourself and this will lead you to the right path to win. ruled, It's what makes the world go round. Every individual has a role to play. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater. Bono, Sometimes we are separated by differences, and sometimes we are united by common ideals of respect and compassion. Paul Watson, Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. Mahatma Gandhi, Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim. They're rich, they're poor, they're fat, they're thin, It doesn't matter the colour of their skin. Believe me when I say then, hair color, you make me feel, sick Participants share their own rocks, rivers, and trees in an effort to understand how the. Maybe it is not overt and not standing on the dais 66. . It is twirl, whirl, dance, hop, skip and laugh. Tonight I really feel all the compliance, With this term occuring in my life in so many cases. I'm present when two or more are together If embraced I can make the good even better. 6.Single immigrant mom Diversity means the presence of a difference in any given situation. Isnt equality the only color? Nicole Cozier, who leads diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at HRC . But, wait, my cerebrum is saying something. Longtime poet but not in the traditional technical sense. cummings, Sandra Cisneros, and Maya Angelou. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us. Ava DuVernay, The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. Vantage Circle. We wont unlock the full potential of the workplace until we see how far from equality we really are. ~ Leo Tolstoy, The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music where many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord. Hair that never stops increasing, Jamie. Everything comes from an understanding that you are a gift in my life whoever you are, whatever our differences. John Denver, Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone. Years ago, some said, Very well written, an emotive piece. The questionably understandable nature of its conjunction was an omnipotent directive beyond necessitated action or morphological construction . You never know where theyve been. To effectively alleviate prejudices and promote unity at the workplace, diversity must be celebrated. We all need to be on that stage. ~ Stephanie Lampkin, Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day. Farmhouse Christmas . Odysseus questions whats a bricoleur teacher informs a rogue handyman who haphazardly constructs from whatever is immediately available Odysseus questions whats wrong with that? Is nothing but the markings of a nasty hand. ~ Laurie Buchanan, Urging people to be inclusive is not an attack. ~ Edward Kennedy 2. Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without. Unconscious Bias My name is Diversity and yes I stand tall. Beginning with a call to action, Lucille Clifton, known for writing about gender and racial bias in society, asks her audience to celebrate her accomplishments with her. Gould's poetry has garnered awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Astraea Foundation. Three names rang out, three children answered back. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylors book meticulously examines how structural racism in the U.S. is ongoing with devastating results. A project of the UMKC Division of Diversity and Inclusion and UMKC Libraries. Boost employee engagement with this FREE guide! ~ Ola Joseph, Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation. ~ Sheryl Sandberg, Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Therefore, he tells the reader in the poem's third line, 'every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.' This effort to obliterate the distance between self and other is inspiring and a model of how we all should approach one another." Br. Talking about diversity and inclusion is an important step towards achieving equality, however many folks are unsure of how to talk about the topic at work. The philosophy of the site is to present written works where creative expression is encouraged and appreciated. The differences between us are small compared to our shared humanity. Our concern is to bring together. Harold Washington, Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. Malcolm Forbes, Share our similarities, celebrate our differences. M. Scott Peck, Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Stephen Covey, Talent perceives differences; genius, unity. -William Butler Yeats, We have to transcend our differences to transform our future. Antonio Guterres, Diversity is a mix and inclusion is making the mix work. Andrs Tapia, No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive. Mahatma Gandhi, A democracy thrives on diversity. You say you dont carry a bias Dont exclude me due to a lack of knowledge. Well done. Amazing!Just Letting You Know! But once he put me on my guard. ~ Jonas Prising, Diversity strengthens our innovative capacity, unleashes the potential of Siemens employees and thereby directly contributes to our business success. (It seems he has a knack I have both positive and negative associations, If I relate biodiversity to my own life. We learn from each other. Share this: Twitter Facebook Loading. Nahal is working on her first novel. and as age grows, the need This week is a powerful reminder of the value of diverse perspectives and the need for greater equity and inclusion in business and society. It was so many years ago, Great Silence and Darkness War and peace in our time is a daily concern for all. Martin, If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. I swallowed hard, then slowly raised my eyes This article is written by Bhaswati Roy who is a Content Marketer at Vantage Circle. An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. Inclusion is being asked to dance. We learn from each other. For example No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive. Mahatma Gandhi The purpose of these sayings is to inspire thought, discussion, and action about making the work world a more equitable and respectful place for all employees. ~ Tim Berners-Lee, Our diversity is our strength. ~ Islamic Proverb, We have a very diverse environment and a very inclusive culture, and those characteristics got us through the tough times. You make my locks feel disrespected, hair color. You never know where theyre going. Suddenly ~ Howard Ross, We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. Vice President of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion I did not know I was a dirty girl, and then a dirty woman ~ Ken Robinson, We can convince ourselves to do things in conjunction with one another that we wouldnt have been able to do as an individual. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.". The business case speaks for itself diverse teams are more innovative and successful in going after new markets." that people will forget what you said, He was with numbers what I am with words, he tried to tell me. Forums held on diversity and inclusion, Seem to reveal one thing There has been a reluctance to admit, Divisions exist. the pertinent strokes of wisdom, happy times and People do not just need to be different, they need to be fully involved and feel their voices are heard. The Art of Embracing Diversity 2020 Emma Looney- May We See May We See When we walk into a room let the inclusion be known May we not separate due to the ignorance that is known Groups not separated by gender nor color The illusions let go we have of one another Let hope be found in this world that is lost Given its ethnikos factor and contribution towards a common origin of multiethnic and languages, in values and traditions, its morphological factors of Verthian sub-mythology, are provided with content, traits, colors, and neutrality, focused towards a biosphere ecosystem, where the air conditioning, flora-fauna will make Sub-mythological Biodiversity, where the beings that inhabit it and will be in the range of evolution of mythological living beings, in whose diversity of genetic seizure, they will adopt natural and compound patterns, but always predominant in the pattern biological and organic. Marco Bizzarri spread across years, continents, countries, cities and people Longtime poet but not in the traditional technical sense. You can find her recent works in Aberration Labyrinth, Confluence, Better Than Starbucks, aaduna, River Poets Journal, and Colere. Transforming systems of functionality under the protection of spontaneous generation and in a matter that is availably underlined in the mountainous tissues of the mechanics of the subset of the air mass, water, climatic biospheres, and biogeochemistry, that in the unreal juncture of and interprocedural reality of carbon, factor the species key and specimen disclosure, in the collection and in sinks, water drains but without carbon. Im invisible at times and yet all over the place. PDF. I may not be able to walk all the way Morning Flight United States Army Air Forces, Eighth Air Force 356th Fighter Group, Martlesham Heath Areodrome, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, My whole world I waited a few minutes after he left then followed at a safe distance. When we understand the other fellows viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences. Harry S Truman, I believe that we are here for each other, not against each other. Its as if it was freshly written in 2020 as we see repeated injustices continuing to go on, time after time after time. As she says, the past is not the past. She offers hope by documenting the courageous actions and organizing of young Black leaders to transform U.S. society., Director, The Explorer Connection and Service Learning, De La Salle Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning, Recommended reading: Equity & Excellence in Education, 45(4), Service learning as a pedagogy of whiteness, (p 612-629), by Tania D. Mitchell, David M. Donahue, and Courtney Young-Law, The authors examine three aspects of whitenessits historical construction, its normative privileges, and its insistence on color-blindnessand link them to service-learning. diversity and inclusion poem TikTok : Legalnable(@legalnable), Nell(@hairbearbunch), Allison E. Lang(@allisonelang), dashellis(@dashellis), Tino Rayos(@tinorayos), Amelia . Embrace the fact that you can find common ground - if you disagree on nine out of 10 things, but can find common ground on that 10th, maybe you can make progress. War is no, A Fountain of Shell and Stone I The Fountain A broken fountain dusty and unused for years from a, The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Wyoming is thewind! a friend reminded, There is no gain without pain., Let me tiptoe from the spaces of diverse experiences Why tell the heart to be strong when the mind has no heart and the heart has a mind out of control? An abstract poem in 56-words inspired by the above abstraction offered by Poetdee. In 2022, Diversity Day was broadened to "SHIMADZU Diversity and Inclusion Week 2022", which ran from December 5 to 9. Thought leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion among La Salle Universitys faculty and staff have compiled a list of books, poems, and more. Im the solution that came from the odd question that was asked. And what could have been my child lay motionless on a beach in Turkey. Edward Kennedy What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us. You push, prod, snatch, beat, kill lift her dress and sneak in, leaving her shocked soul rambling like roots un-synced from their pod. more information I Accept. Ewan P5. Contributing comment and reactions considered for inclusion 1969 Hartford art school is magnet for exceedingly intelligent over-sensitive under-achievers alluring freaks congenital creeps and anyone who cannot cut it in straight world it is about loners dreamers stoners clowns cliques of posers competing to dress draw act most outrageous weird wonderful classrooms clash in diversity of needs some students get it right off while others require so much individual attention one girl constantly raises her hand calls for everything to be repeated explained creativity is treated as trouble and compliance to instruction rewarded most of faculty are of opinion kids are not capable of making original artwork teachers discourage students from dream of becoming well-known until they are older more experienced only practiced skilled artists are competent to create real art defined by how much struggle or multiple meanings weave through the work Odysseus wants to make magic boxes without knowing or being informed of Joseph Cornell one teacher tells him you think youre going to invent some new color the world has never seen? Analysis of British and Irish publications found an overall. Rest struggling for credentials, fake degrees in tow? ~ Josh Bersin, Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. Ignore their hurt, their pain, and let them alone roam two gluttons drinking in the sceneto scan Yet it does. Then why do you ignore abuse, and to love are unkind? surplus clothes he makes many friends his gift for hooking up with girls is uncanny he is long haired drug-crazed hippie enjoying popularity previously unknown to him rock bands play at art openings everyone flirts dances gets ****** lots of activism on campus New York Times dubs university of Hartford Berkeley of the east coast holding up ******* in peace sign is subversive in 1969 symbol of rebellion youth solidarity gesture against war hawks rednecks corporate America acknowledgment of potential beyond materialistic self-righteous values of status quo sign of what could be in universe filled with incredible possibilities he moves in withpainting student one year advanced named Todd Whitman Todd has curly blond hair sturdy build wire rimmed glasses impish smile gemini superb draftsman amazing artist Todd emulates Francisco de Goya and Albrecht Durer Todds talent overshadows Odysseuss Todds dad is accomplished professor at distinguished college in Massachusetts to celebrate Odysseuss arrival Todd cooks all day preparing spaghetti dinner when Odysseus arrives home tripping on acid without appetite Todd is disappointed Odysseus runs down to corner store buys large bottle of wine returns to house Todd is eating spaghetti alone they get drunk together then pierce each others ears with needles ice wine cork pierced ears are outlaw style of bad *** bikers like Hells Angels Todd says you are a real original Odys and funny too Odysseus asks funny, how? To be not abused! Oh, you have become so fair living in cold America Tears are cheap as they flow from eyes not banks. kinds of love as there are hearts. And at the heart of the challenge is to reconstitute our sense of ability and intelligence. you running down my cheeks, onto my dress, the same space diverse Together theres no problem that we cant fix. It saddens me that I wasted so many years not devoting to that, but thinking positively, the experiences gained over those years are now wonderful material for my stories and poems. ~ Stephen R. Covey, Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. Im the thought lurking behind the unfamiliar face. It is progress. Literature - Poetry; Search guide by keyword Search. Today we want to share this beautiful poem not only because the quality of the rhymes and figures of speech used by Dr. Maya Angelou but also because of the . Kimberle Arguing that racism cannot be removed from the institution of the prison because it is so deeply entrenched, Davis advocates for prison abolition and an alternative system of transformative justice that must directly and purposefully address racism, male dominance, homophobia, class bias, and other structures of domination. Her vision for what a world without prisons would look like can provide inspiration and motivation to those continuing to fight against structures that perpetuate racial and social inequality., Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Recommended reading: The Path We Tread: Blacks in Nursing, 1854-1984, by Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, Dr. Some good diversity and inclusion quotes for work include: The best inclusion quotes for the office simultaneously speak to the importance of diversity in the professional world as well as the world at large. ~ Mark Twain. First impressions can be hard. 2023 teambuilding.com, all rights reserved | Terms | Privacy, Society is unity in diversity. George Herbert Mead, Our concern is to heal. There can be diversity in ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation etc. Almost all these works are available at Connelly Library. My weight, my height, hair and looks I harness my energy ", "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. a photo, a poem, a book, or recalling a moment from a film. (He told me double f was wrong), But as for 'ghan' I must beware, Since silent h had crept in there! ~ Laurie Buchanan, I think if it is true that I am your best hope towards true innovation. Tis but a game we all play Diversity is why America is going in a downward spiral. Each individual has to take responsibility for the process of transformation. Don't give up the fight for equality. how you made them feel. ~ Alain Dehaze, Our commitment to integrity, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, to respecting our teammates - that's what makes this business work. Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't particularly like. Not sure what happens that your blood is red, and mine you see as blue. It also involves a commitment to learning more about the experiences of the marginalized through books that make us contemplate uncomfortable truths and focus on ugly chapters in history. It is the key to growth. He continues to pull me out of my white comfort zone so I can show up for racial justice as a Catholic woman., Associate Professor, Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Perspectives, and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Spanish Program, Recommended reading: Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, by Steve Silberman, This is an important book, not just for those who wish to learn about autism, but for those who want to know about the marginalization of disabled history throughout history. Whitman wrote the poem in the 1850s, when the Civil War was on the horizon and Americans were deeply divided over slavery. instead discoloring, tarnishing, scorching, fading Childhood memories of our farmhouse Christmas remain forever in my heart. Content Expert at teambuilding.com. If you wish to share your thoughts on a particular piece, please leave a comment; our authors love feedback. The poem eloquently and boldly names Americas multicultural rocks, rivers, and trees.. Every individual makes a difference. Jane Goodall, Leadership should be focused on extending the ladder of opportunity for everyone. Justin Trudeau, Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. Jacqueline Woodson, What we have to do is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities. Hillary Clinton. DuBois against the tide of white supremacy., Associate Professor, Department of Religion and Theology, Recommended reading: Racial Justice and the Catholic Church, by Bryan Massingale, Black Catholic priest and Fordham University professor Bryan Massingale addresses obstacles to meaningful Catholic engagement in racial justice work, both within the Church and in society. "I don't like red!" said Yellow. When I originally read the article, I had some painful moments of self-recognition in the missteps of the white instructor. Its an issue of making the people who do make it through the pipeline want to stay at your company. She was not only an author and poet. Wandering around the world in desert places, in alloys and compounds of classified plants, emptying their species through the hollow of the atmosphere and through the green shoots of grasslands in the reviving surviving evolution of organisms and species that for the first time take a look as a biotype among rocks and plantations, reciprocally among themselves and extemporaneously generating heritages of mythological genetics. Todd answers you are one crazy ******* drop acid whenever you want smoke **** then go to class this is fun tonight Odys getting drunk and piercing our ears Odysseus says yup im having a good time too Todd and Odysseus become best friends Odysseus turns Todd on to Sylvia Plaths The Bell Jar and Ariel then they both read Ted Hughes Crow illustrated with Leonard Baskin prints Todd turns Odysseus on to German Expressionist painting art movement of garish colors emotionally violent imagery from 1905-1925 later infuriating Third ***** who deemed the work degenerate Odysseus dives into works of Max Beckmann Otto Dix Conrad Felixmulller Barthel Gilles George Grosz Erich Heckel Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Felix Nussbaum Karl *******Rottluff Carl Hofer August Macke Max Peckstein Elfriede Lohse-Wachtler Egon Shiele list goes on in 1969 most parents dont have money to buy their children cars most kids living off campus either ride bikes or hitchhike to school then back home on weekends often without a penny in their pockets Odysseus and Todd randomly select a highway and hitch rides to Putney Vermont Brattleboro Boston Cape Cod New York City or D.C. in search of adventure there is always trouble to be found curious girls to assist in Georgetown Odysseus sleeps with skinny girl with webbed toes who believes he is Jesus he tries to dissuade her but she is convinced, Different Be vulnerable yet invincible, Maybe it's the way the national flag flies so high. I think that people respond better to reward than punishment. And Green said, "Nor do I ! People are complicated. ~ Dennis Muilenburg, I have an unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity. there are as many minds as there He is a diversity practioner with an extensive, How to Spread Love Across Race and Culture This Holiday Season, The Truth About Anti-semitism and the Womens March. He had. These activities cause youth and adults to think critically about the meaning of diversity. ~ Gloria D. Gonsalves, Lets stop believing that our differences make us superior or inferior to one another. Wilderson presents the demand that we rethink the world we live in and look beneath to see the anti-Black violence it is built on. . ~ John F. Kennedy, It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate. The answer to difference is to respect it. And now they say, Businesses and specifically people management can play a significant role in this regard by focusing on the diversity and inclusion policies and strategies in the workplace. I am posting part one of my composition here for those who may like to know about Indian Art. We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race. Kofi Annan, There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion. Malala Yousafzai, The history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Until we get equality in education, we wont have an equal society. Sonia Sotomayor, Equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: we all have it, or none of us has it. or, souls can nurture any place. ~ Marco Bizzarri, If you havent hired a team of people who are of color, female, and/or LGBT to actively turn over every stone, to scope out every nook and cranny, to pop out of every bush, to find every qualified underrepresented founder in this country, youre going to miss out on a lot of money when the rest of the investment world gets it. I enjoy rhyme but like to experiment and dabble in many different forms and maybe even make up some of my own. Made with love by Cruise Labs | 2017 Simma Lieberman. Embrace diversity ~ Jean-Philippe Courtois, The fact that societies are becoming increasingly multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious is good. 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