5 ways to be a true ally to Latines in the workplace
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Latines' significant cultural contributions in the United States. However, it also is an opportunity to address the problems that Latines confront in the workplace. Despite being Read More...
Native American Heritage Month and how to be an ally this Thanksgiving
Native American Heritage Month begins in November, a month when many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. While this cultural month has excellent intentions, it is significantly more complicated for Native Americans. Thanksgiving is a difficult period for many Native Americans because of the numerous Read More...
How to be an ally part I: performative allyship
In recent years, and especially in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020, social advocacy and activism around the world have evolved and continue to evolve at an admirable pace. The emergence of activism in the era of social media, which, whether we like Read More...
How to be an ally part II: effective allyship
Welcome to part two of this two-part series on allyship --- click here to read part one --- one of the neologisms born out of contemporary English-language social justice activism. More specifically, this piece will discuss what it takes to move from performative allyship to effective allyship, Read More...
How to be a better ally to people with disabilities
July is Disability Pride Month, a month to celebrate disabled people and remind everyone that being disabled isn’t a bad thing. Too often disability is met with pity, but this response is often triggered by the assumption that disability is synonymous with something negative. “This annual Read More...
How name pronunciation makes you a better colleague and ally
“Would you mind telling me how your name is pronounced?” It’s a simple question, but one that is skirted around by many people in both personal and professional settings. As awkward as it may seem to you, asking someone how their name is pronounced and learning the proper pronunciation Read More...