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August 2021
2021 D&I Seminar Series: Seminar 2
Topic: “Having blue hair doesn’t make you unprofessional.” Let’s chat about professionalism. Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Zoom Speakers: Félipe Martínez Brittini Gray | InPower Institute Objectives: Understand how “professionalism” is a social construct and based in white supremacy. Learn how the standard image of a professional creates barriers to inclusivity at work. Examine ways of combatting the bias of professionalism. Discuss how professionalism has changed over the years. Register Today:
Find out more »September 2021
From Policy to Daily Life: Understanding the Effects of Anti-Muslim Racism and Structural Islamophobia
Topic: From Policy to Daily Life: Understanding the Effects of Anti-Muslim Racism and Structural Islamophobia Date: Wednesday, September 15 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Cost: Free DAP is excited to release the 2021-2022 Interfaith Calendar! DAP builds this calendar to help support communities working to normalize and consider all religions, faith-based traditions, and spiritualities. DAP envisions this calendar being utilized to create inclusive spaces wherever they may be. As a part of the calendar release, DAP will also be hosting a free workshop exploring…
Find out more »April 2022
Community Session: Let’s Lean on Each Other
You’re invited! Let’s Lean on Each Other events are designed with all of us in mind as we navigate the year together. We know that current events take a toll on our mental health, along with ongoing stress, and the times that are hardest are when we most need to be in community with one another. We hope you’ll join DAP and our facilitators for a free community session to share feelings, thoughts, and best practices, and to enjoy each…
Find out more »March 2023
2023 D&I Seminar 1: DEI Mythbusting
The field of diversity, equity, and inclusion is continually growing and changing, and differentiating what is helpful vs. harmful in the midst of fast-moving information can be challenging. Fact can all too easily morph into myth. In this seminar, we will unpack pervasive DEI myths and in doing so reflect on how these myths can influence your organizational culture. Examples of common misconceptions are that DEI only benefits minoritized people, that DEI is the same as affirmative action, and more.…
Find out more »June 2023
12th Annual Diversity Summit
Like you, Diversity Awareness Partnership knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts require sustained energy and an unshakable belief in our own power to create meaningful change. Join us in person at the Hyatt Regency on June 14, 2023 for our 12th Annual Diversity Summit, as we remind ourselves of everything we are capable of when we work together as co-conspirators. Gathering together, we will push urgent conversations forward and address timely questions such as: how can we best support the people around us in our constantly-evolving world?…
Find out more »August 2023
D&I Seminar 2 – Beyond Buzzwords: Connecting DEI Terminology to Action
As dialogue around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging becomes more widespread, understanding related terminology is more crucial than ever. Expanding our shared vocabularies makes space for learning, sharing, understanding, and acting on the important truths within people’s lived experiences. In this seminar, we head back to the basics to expand your DEI glossary and revitalize buzzwords that are commonly misunderstood. Participants will leave with strategies to define and explain essential concepts like privilege, diversity, pronouns, and prejudice. Participants will also…
Find out more »Gender Inclusion in the Workplace: Advocacy for Ourselves and Each Other
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Heydays HQ Cost: Free for DAP Connect Members, $15 for Non-Members In this session, participants will gain a broad understanding of how gender bias and inequity manifests in the workplace and will take away practical tools to foster gender inclusive spaces, as well strategies for self-advocacy and allyship. Click Here to Register
Find out more »September 2023
Let’s Lean on Each Other Community Session
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Cost: Free You’re invited! Let’s Lean on Each Other events are designed with all of us in mind as we navigate stressful times together. We know that current events take a toll on our mental health, and the periods that are hardest are when we most need to be in community with one another. We hope you’ll join DAP for a community session to share feelings, thoughts, and best practices, and to enjoy…
Find out more »November 2023
Navigating Post-Affirmative Action Landscapes: Insights for Organizational DEI Initiatives
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Cardinals Club Cost: $75 In June 2023, a pivotal Supreme Court ruling shook the foundations of affirmative action in university admissions. But what reverberations will this ruling have for organizational diversity initiatives and the broader landscape of DEI? Join Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP) for a thought-provoking discussion featuring a distinguished panel of experts. We aim to provide clarity and guidance in a world where change is the only constant…and making informed adjustments is the best solution.…
Find out more »March 2024
2024 D&I Seminar 1: Disability Inclusion for People Leaders
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: DAP Office – 1310 Papin Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 Price: $50.00 In this workshop, Starkloff Disability Institute’s Disability Inclusion Lead Consultant Jason Hartsfield will introduce participants to the disability community, the challenges they face, and the everyday decisions leaders make that create these challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to rethink and expand upon their leadership styles to create a workplace where people with disabilities can thrive. Objectives: Participants will gain…
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