2021 / Ramirez, Elda G
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just Another Catchphrase?
Writing about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and not reiterating the same slogans about health care disparities, implicit bias, White privilege, or “Black Lives Matter,” over and over is painfully difficult. Before I was tasked with writing this piece, I had been educating myself for years on the issues that revolved around DEI. I immersed myself in topics such as implicit bias and gender inequality. I acquired knowledge about how to foster inclusive climates and to even employ strategies to implement DEI initiatives. I was so excited and hopeful that my commitment to implementing DEI initiatives in all my endeavors would be fruitful. I could be impactful.
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