Well-behaved women seldom make history

It has been said that “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
On this #internationalwomensday2023, I am reminded of the most valuable lesson I learned from my mother’s ‘bad behavior’:
None of us, particularly women, should ever be reticent about pursuing our ambitions or shy away from dissenting voices, even if it means defying the rules of protocol by disrupting polite discussions and going off-topic in board meetings.
Read more about the lessons I learned from my mother whose ‘politely disruptive’ intervention led to the achievement of equal benefits for women.

Taking Action – Going Beyond the Black History Month Narrative

Systemic racism occurs when institutions put people at a disadvantage based on their race.  This results in disparities in outcomes, These disparities indicate the presence of systemic racism even when there may be no racist intent.