Resource spotlight: Becoming culturally proficient communicators

Book cover with a colorful arrangement of face silhouettes with the text "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Strategic Communications Becoming Culturally Proficient Communicators."

Drs. Lee Bush and Karen Lindsey's book is one of the best applied discussions of DEI concerns I've seen in academia.

09/12/2024 0

Looking at stock photography

Looking over-the-shoulder of a photographer as they take a photo of a model shown before them

I’ve been working on research since the fall term examining representations of “diversity” in stock photography. I will share it today at the University of Oregon 2024 Graduate Research Forum.

05/10/2024 0

Quote shown on a green background states "Power comes in many forms... There are lots of things you can do to influence your workplace in the direction you want, formal authority or not."

Chapter 5 of DEI Deconstructed starts with a statement I've often heard from communicators: “I don’t have enough power to make change."

12/29/2023 0

Discussing personal accountability

A tweet from @IijemoaOluo that states, "The beauty of anti-racism is that you don't have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is a commitment to fight racism whereever you fit it, including in yourself. An it's the only way forward"

To be clear: This webpage is not meant to be a defense of my work or proof that I should be considered an ally or "good" white person. It is also not a request for praise. I share this information for those who want to know more about who I am, how I view my... Continue Reading →

10/01/2023 0

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