A new generation embraces gender diversity and reshapes age-old notions of beauty — and who gets to be beautiful.
In this episode — 3 stories
Annie Tritt is a non-binary photographic storyteller based in New York. “I was trying to figure out what a visual representation of living an authentic life it was,” Tritt said of her work.
Social media influencers embrace spectrum of gender identities and build communities that celebrate a ‘more democratic’ definition of beauty.
Zola Chatman, a Chicago-based artist, musician and community organizer, says her Blackness, Queerness and Transness sit in a place that refutes so many societal norms when it comes to defining American identity.
Nature is available to all. Why, then, is there such a lack of diversity in outside activities? Running, fishing and hiking are the top three outdoor pursuits, yet fewer than 30% of participants are people of color.
In this episode — 4 stories
Nature is often seen as an equalizer because it’s available for all. However, people of color have long been underrepresented in the outdoors industry. Photographer/filmmaker Samantha Isom shares how she tries to break the narrative with her online journal and travel show, Brown Passport.
Minnesotan Kiri Langseth-Schmidt, her husband, Dan Yuan, and their young son, Kai, are choosing a life of outdoor adventure, claiming space for their Asian American family in the beauty of nature.
Racist attitudes and laws, including segregation, kept Black people and other people of color away from national and regional parks for generations. Now they’re teaching themselves the joys of savoring nature.
Climbers of color are bringing attention to routes whose names can be perceived as racist or sexist.
Women continue to build leadership presence in men’s sports. The five major professional male leagues each have established female leadership on coaching staffs, in front offices or league executive roles.
In this episode — 4 stories
Cori Frankenberg, community relations manager for the Minnesota UFC, talks about what it’s like to navigate the field of sports leadership — often considered a “man’s world”— and how her passion fuels her commitment.
More women are climbing the executive ranks in the male-dominated industry of professional sports.
U.S. Virgin Island’s men’s basketball team head coach has advice for women who want to blaze their own trails: Stop asking for permission.
These are some of the women who are breaking gender barriers in professional and collegiate sports through their coaching, organizational leadership and advocacy.
Economic inequality and the costs of playing sports are affecting low- and middle-income families.
In this episode — 3 stories
Mackenzie Mack is bringing golf to a wider range of youth, particularly those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
A Maryland physical education teacher was struggling with a bare-bones equipment budget, and a college equipment manager based in New York saw extra gear collecting dust. Problem, meet solution.
Growing economic inequality and dwindling school budgets are creating barriers for kids who want to participate in organized sports. A school in Houston is aiming to narrow the gap and give their kids a shot on the field.
The mental health toll on Americans during the pandemic will likely be studied for years to come.
In this episode — 3 stories
‘We were fighting for every single life.’ In January 2020, Dr. George Diaz became the doctor who tended the first-known U.S. case at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Wash.
Jeff Rhode, a staff photographer for a hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey, was given intimate and unique access to document the doctors, nurses, staff and patients as they battled the pandemic.
Turmoil and upheaval raise levels of anxiety, fear and isolation. Doctors heed their advice to patients: Meditate, rest, exercise and remember: ‘We will get through this.’
The role of chief diversity officer has become the latest addition to executive leadership. How does this change lead to more diversity in corporate America?
In this episode — 3 stories
University of Maryland-Baltimore’s Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud sees her job as one that fosters strategies to generate empathy for others and benefits students, faculty and the surrounding community.
More corporations are hiring chief diversity officers to increase diversity and inclusion efforts. Experts weigh in on what it takes for long-term success.
After racial uprisings last May, companies rushed to hire chief of diversity officers, making it one of the fastest-growing positions in the previous year. So how does this change lead to even more diversity from the executive level to the front lines?
Just don’t call it a trend.
In this episode — 2 stories
Dishes and ingredients from Denver’s Tocabe and Four Directions Cuisine make use of traditional indigenous methods and values: using what’s available, abundant, in season.
Chef Elena Terry describes all the steps it takes to deliver a tasty plate to your table, filled with intentionality, nutrition, and deep connection to ancestral foods.
Women are a small – but emerging – force in the skilled-trades sector.
In this episode — 3 stories
As one of the world’s few female shipwrights, Juliana Inglish brings a new perspective to an age-old profession.
When Genny Cornejo stepped into the electrician trade in high school, she had to self-advocate to her dad. She joined the trade and realized the need for more women in the male-dominated field.
In California, a nonprofit helps women and nonbinary people gain skills and confidence. It’s part of a growing effort to demystify an industry still largely associated with men.
Norms for hairstyles are evolving. Coifs once banned in the workplace, or frowned upon by mainstream society, are more visible than ever.
In this episode — 4 stories
14 states have passed laws barring discrimination and, with passage in U.S. House, the CROWN Act advances one step closer to becoming federal law.
Among women, hairstyles are intertwined with appearance and identity. For Black women, this is particularly true. In this portrait series, several Black women describe how their styles affect their experiences in the workplace.
California barbershop’s niche: Catering to clients who seek gender-affirming hairstyles.
After spending 16 years shunning her natural hair, Andradia Scovil now embraces it.
Empathy skills in the workplace are connected to huge benefits for both employees and employers. Empathy skills develop when you practice learning about other people’s life experiences.
In this episode — 3 stories
Ineffective diversity, equity and inclusion was cited as a key contributor to so-called ‘Toxic Culture’, acknowledged by researchers as the biggest driver behind the massive quit rates that drove The Great Resignation. Though they are part of the DEI solution, women and diverse workers were most affected by poor workplace culture. In this video, we’ll hear what research says about DEI, why this matters to you and how empathy can unlock a better result in the workplace.
Dr. Ofole Mgbako, an internal medicine doctor and infectious disease specialist reflects on his personal and professional experiences with racial bias.
Organizations experience exponential success by creating cultures where diversity and empathy thrive.
When the pandemic put the brakes on many in-person activities, such as grocery shopping and flying, online services grew to fill the void, creating new norms of accessibility long hoped-for and fought for by people with disabilities and their advocates.
In this episode — 3 stories
If the pandemic has an upside, it is the expansion of services and online connectivity, from grocery delivery to closed captioning during meetings. Technology has ushered in welcome solutions to everyday challenges.
Companies like Aira Tech Corp are radically changing the game for people with blindness or low vision in the midst of the pandemic. Jenine Stanley, director of customer communication, explains why generating a more inclusive environment in the industry is crucial for people with disabilities.
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives. For people on the autism spectrum, change can be hard. Technology is helping people adapt and find new ways to connect.