5 Things / Diversity Stand-Up
This week I’ve been feeling really discouraged about the 650 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced this year. The good vibes can be elusive. One way I’ve kept my energy up is by testing o
5 Things / Your Lane
You say you believe in an inclusive workplace? Prove it when you hear a microaggression.
5 Things / The Irish
My parents were Irish immigrants and arrived in New York in the 1950s. They met here, had three kids, and I was a surprise years later. I was raised with a strong sense of Irish culture and pride with a big extended family – although my dad clearly had a chip on his shoulder.
5 Things / The Blind Guy
In the U.S., March is recognized as not only Women’s History Month but also as National Developmental Disabilities Month. I was today years old when I learned that vision impairment is considered a developmental disability. Lucky us that I have John Samuel on 5 Things in 15 Minutes next week.
5 Things / And Other S#*T
The other night, I attended a candidate forum for the mayoral and commissioner races for my town of 14,000 right outside of Chicago. As I was leaving, I overheard someone say. “They talked ad nauseam about diversity, equity, and other s#*t…”