Why reverse -isms don’t exist
We are in the middle of our busiest month, where we are scheduled to give 12 days of workshops for…
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How do we move forward? Do the work.
I was going to take the day off from work today, turn off my computer, and relax but I can't.…
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There is no such thing as a single issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives. - Audre…
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Thank you for taking this trip around the sun (and nation) with us!
Map above: The Avarna Group's 2016 Travel Map; 38 cities, 19 states, 102 days Greetings and happy winter season esteemed…
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Equity means supporting single identity spaces
We know diversity allows organizations to think out of the box, be more creative and innovative, problem-solve better and see…
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Connection the dots: white supremacy and monuments
In the wake of Charlottesville this past weekend, I have been thinking quite a bit about how these events connect…
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Nature’s calling — for diversity to be about more than just race
Dear CNN, Like many colleagues, we were thrilled to see that the topic of diversity in the outdoors has made…
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Another year around the sun
Dear colleagues and friends, 2017 has been another momentous year for the Avarna Group. We want to thank…
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Image description: author’s rendition of the anti-DEI monster (a/k/a Froghemoth from Dungeons & Dragons) By aparna rajagopal Nearly every day,…
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Sex redefined
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Read full post about Learning in and out of school in diverse environmentsWhy do millennials not understand racism?
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