Comments on: Diversity is the Wrong Word http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/ empowering a new generation of leaders Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:15:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Four Kinds of Nonprofit Leaders We Need Now: Ambassadors of Diversity — Rosetta Thurman http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/#comment-53271 Four Kinds of Nonprofit Leaders We Need Now: Ambassadors of Diversity — Rosetta Thurman Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.rosettathurman.com/?p=6714#comment-53271 [...] I should point out that for most conversations about diversity in the nonprofit sector, diversity is actually the wrong word. Many dialogues are really about social or racial justice (why are there so many white people [...] [...] I should point out that for most conversations about diversity in the nonprofit sector, diversity is actually the wrong word. Many dialogues are really about social or racial justice (why are there so many white people [...]

]]> By: Melinda McKee http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/#comment-52526 Melinda McKee Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.rosettathurman.com/?p=6714#comment-52526 [Just ran into this post.] At my NPO, we've run into a related issue and now are learning to say "diversity in all its forms" instead of just the one word. (Because for our mission, diversity = race, AND class, gender, age, geography, and more.) We've also found that we have to drive home the concept of true "inclusion" - actually respecting and seeking out the perpectives of "diverse" individuals, rather than just paying them lip service. [Just ran into this post.] At my NPO, we’ve run into a related issue and now are learning to say “diversity in all its forms” instead of just the one word. (Because for our mission, diversity = race, AND class, gender, age, geography, and more.)

We’ve also found that we have to drive home the concept of true “inclusion” – actually respecting and seeking out the perpectives of “diverse” individuals, rather than just paying them lip service.

]]> By: Naeema Campbell http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/#comment-52446 Naeema Campbell Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.rosettathurman.com/?p=6714#comment-52446 I stumbles upon your blog because of an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and must say this piece is right on target. At my current workplace, we are experiencing this problem because it's clear that diversity is lacking, but the word is limiting because everyone interprets and defines it differently. For example, I think it should mean Board leadership that represents the community in which we operate in. However, someone else might think it should be defined by skill set brought to the table so to speak. Would it be to forward to share this article with a colleague since we had a past conversation about the topic? I stumbles upon your blog because of an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and must say this piece is right on target. At my current workplace, we are experiencing this problem because it’s clear that diversity is lacking, but the word is limiting because everyone interprets and defines it differently. For example, I think it should mean Board leadership that represents the community in which we operate in. However, someone else might think it should be defined by skill set brought to the table so to speak.

Would it be to forward to share this article with a colleague since we had a past conversation about the topic?

]]> By: Martin Luther King’s Tough Love for the Nonprofit Sector: It’s Not About Credentials, It’s About Service | Rosetta Thurman http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/#comment-52396 Martin Luther King’s Tough Love for the Nonprofit Sector: It’s Not About Credentials, It’s About Service | Rosetta Thurman Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:58:20 +0000 http://www.rosettathurman.com/?p=6714#comment-52396 [...] is probably one of the biggest barriers to diversity and inclusion in nonprofits today - that the more “exclusive” your organization is, the less likely [...] [...] is probably one of the biggest barriers to diversity and inclusion in nonprofits today - that the more “exclusive” your organization is, the less likely [...]

]]> By: Rosetta Thurman http://www.rosettathurman.com/2010/07/diversity-is-the-wrong-word/#comment-51694 Rosetta Thurman Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:06:07 +0000 http://www.rosettathurman.com/?p=6714#comment-51694 Great to hear about the work you all are doing in Denver and I love the name of the project - I think it says what we're really trying to do and indicates that's it's more than just filling slots for people of color in our organizations. I'd be happy to feature a guest post from your organization about lessons you've learned so far! Great to hear about the work you all are doing in Denver and I love the name of the project – I think it says what we're really trying to do and indicates that's it's more than just filling slots for people of color in our organizations. I'd be happy to feature a guest post from your organization about lessons you've learned so far!

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