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The Power of Diversity & Inclusion
Dr. Manuel Alejandro Pérez
Dean of Equity Programs & Pathways
American River College
Pronouns: He/Him/his
Let’s keep it real.
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Why does this matter?
Why should this matter?
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Audre Lorde
“Without community,
there is no liberation.”
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Diversity
a variety or range of identities and communities represented within a space
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Inclusion
the action of including or being
included in a group, process, or structure
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Workplace Scenarios
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Gender in the Workplace
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• Gender Policing
• Assembly Bill 1732
• Resource:
– Quick = pronoun introductions
– Longterm =
• trans community groups
• Safe Space training
Resources
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• Gender Health Ctr.
• Sacramento LGBT Ctr.
• National Ctr. for Transgender Equality
• Transgender Law Ctr.
Spirituality in the Workplace
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• Ramadan 2017
• Fasting mindfulness
• Resource:
– Quick = strategic planning of events
– Longterm =
• interfaith communities
Resources
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• Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims: https://www.salamcenter.org/
• Council on American-Islamic Relations: https://www.cair.com/
Race/Ethnicity in the Workplace
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• Racial politics in the United States
• Increased trauma
• Resources:
– Quick = mindfulness and critical hope
– Longterm =
• Identity-based community groups
Resources
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• Credible news sources
• Be cautious of info from .com and .net
• Center your self care practice at work
Why should you care?
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Best Practices
• Acknowledge where you are at.
• Do your research.
• A sincere apology goes a long way.
• Embrace the “can do, will do” perspective.
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Gracias.
Dr. Manuel Alejandro Pérez
Twitter: SuperManuelP
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