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The Power of Information Sharing and Communication
It's undeniable that since the murder of George Floyd, America has seen an uptick in governmental introspection aimed at improving inequitable outcomes for Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) and...
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HBCUs and the NFL Draft: The Data and the Story
The history of football in the United States is as much a story of what’s taken place on the field as it is of American history itself. A historical look at the role of Black athletes and HBCUs in the...
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Why we made a data governance course
Data collected by government organizations are a public asset, and they need to be managed in ways that protect the public’s interest. As government organizations move toward more equitable decision...
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There is No Pill that Alleviates the Health Crisis of Racism
All across the country, city and county governments are declaring racism a “public health crisis.” This is a highly accurate statement given the disparities in quality medical care, life outcomes, and...
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Creating Buy-in & Facilitating Change Management
“Deep and sustainable change...requires changes in behavior among those who do not welcome the change.” – Douglas B. Reeves Addressing stakeholder resistance to a new initiative can be daunting and...
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Help Yourself
This recent study shows some pretty dramatic benefits to the overall economy in pursuing an equity agenda—to the tune of nearly $26 trillion over the 30 years analyzed! We should all know by now that...
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Scholastic and the Folly of Appeasement
Appeasement never works: it's an old lesson from the history books, and it rings just as true in today’s culture wars. Look no further than last month, when Scholastic, the publishing and...
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Rebranding ADEI for the Culture Wars
When I founded UPD in 2005, the mission was simple: help build better, higher performing, and more resilient organizations. From the beginning, Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) has...
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Black History Month: A Call for Real Change
As another Black History Month draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the purpose of this annual celebration. Yes, the commemoration of Black pioneers like Frederick Douglass or Maya Angelou is...
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Owning Our Future: A Solution to the Property Ownership Gap
I’m a Black millennial property owner, of course we have the largest ownership gap of any generation. For decades, a massive property ownership divide has persisted between white and Black/Latine...
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