You pray to Kali (Black) Goddess for criticals, and then you ask your mama to place an advertisement for a fair girl ~ Octavia E. Butler, Diversity and independence are important because the best collective decisions are the product of disagreement and contest, not consensus or compromise. These activities cause youth and adults to think critically about the meaning of diversity. One way to honor her work is to use her poetry to more deeply understand the cultural and historic legacies that perpetuate racial inequity. Art of Diversity Showcase; Pre-Forum Institute; Forum Archive; MLK Social Justice Week; Black Lives in Focus; Indigenous Cultural Festival - September 19th - 25th; 2022 Latinx Connect Conference; Diverse Populations. ~ Melinda Gates, Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers. If you are an aficionado of writing, then you'll definitely want to bookmark this site. Lets start tolerating first, but then we need to celebrate our differences. Billie Jean King, It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. His works celebrate black culture while also acknowledging racism and discrimination. Vantage Circle. Im diversity embrace me and well journey far. We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race. Kofi Annan, There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion. Malala Yousafzai, The history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Until we get equality in education, we wont have an equal society. Sonia Sotomayor, Equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: we all have it, or none of us has it. With our long droopy nose, Our bulbous tip. It's how we feel included. spaces can nurture a soul Without diversity, life would be very boring.". ~ Sam Brownback, Embrace a diversity of ideas. Ignore their hurt, their pain, and let them alone roam I'm swift. In her spare time, she can be found reading crime thrillers or scrolling through food apps, unable to pick what to eat next. Thus the need for Diversity and Inclusion will also remain. ~ Williams Crenshaw, I believe in a passion for inclusion. Given its ethnikos factor and contribution towards a common origin of multiethnic and languages, in values and traditions, its morphological factors of Verthian sub-mythology, are provided with content, traits, colors, and neutrality, focused towards a biosphere ecosystem, where the air conditioning, flora-fauna will make Sub-mythological Biodiversity, where the beings that inhabit it and will be in the range of evolution of mythological living beings, in whose diversity of genetic seizure, they will adopt natural and compound patterns, but always predominant in the pattern biological and organic. I have both positive and negative associations, If I relate biodiversity to my own life. I'm Going To Be Using This In One Of My presentations, I Will Definitely Credit it to you, very nice calming poem that touched my heart many times i wish that the entire world would read this poem so we can make a diffrence for our freinds and family. He was with numbers what I am with words, he tried to tell me. ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne, Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me. MAYA ANGELOU'S INAUGURAL POEM: AN INCLUSION & DIVERSITY ACTIVITY Maya Angelou, who passed away in 2014, was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. Thank you for your poetry. Why tell the heart to be strong when the mind has no heart and the heart has a mind out of control? It is diversity which makes our societies great not uniformity and sameness but our differences. I enjoy rhyme but like to experiment and dabble in many different forms and maybe even make up some of my own. ~ Leo Tolstoy, The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music where many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord. Teachers, this is an excellent book to introduce a unit on writing poetry with your students. React differently to smell, taste and sound. It fosters a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace where people with diverse backgrounds can thrive. ~ Jimmy Carter, All the diversity, all the charm, and all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade. ~ Jesse Jackson. Achieving the superior performance diversity can produce needs further action - most notably, a commitment to develop a culture of inclusion. Three poets pay tribute to twenty famous poets, including e.e. Whitman wrote the poem in the 1850s, when the Civil War was on the horizon and Americans were deeply divided over slavery. It is a matter of great urgency, therefore, that we find ways to cooperate with one another in a spirit of mutual acceptance and respect. Dalai Lama, The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. The business case speaks for itself diverse teams are more innovative and successful in going after new markets." My weight, my height, hair and looks All rights reserved. To be not abused! Everyone is different! -Kim Peek, In diversity there is beauty and there is strength. Maya Angelou. In your forties? Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylors book meticulously examines how structural racism in the U.S. is ongoing with devastating results. Assimilation, not diversity, is what makes people and society strong. And now they say, a friend reminded, There is no gain without pain., Let me tiptoe from the spaces of diverse experiences As the sun's rays gently fell down on its petals,it stood out among all the restwith a singularitya flower that many would have ignored-for it might not have passed the critic's testbut nonetheless a beauty it did suggest; and upon closer lookits glory would suddenly unfold,with its petalsa soft palette of pastels,to one who could behold but to the impatient,undiscerning eye-it would have been dismissed,and lack of perceptionso confirming its imperfection; unattended to would have wiltedor treated as a weedfor those more salient qualitiesin their criteria which it could not meetand in a wasteland tossedits virtue lie in vain,a beauty never to be seen againas it slowly diesits uniqueness forever lost.-Lora Hollings, This Song by Rick Nelson is about being yourself, "Can't please everyone so you got to please yourself. They argue that service-learning predicated on a pedagogy of whiteness miseducates white students, marginalizes students of color, harms community partners, and fails to create transformative education. I'm not limited to age, gender, or race. I have also been fortunate to have two poems chosen to be made into songs and recorded. That reflects your own lack of ability We won't unlock the full potential of the workplace until we see how far from equality we really are.". keep you among my decreasing list of true friends, ~ Laurie Buchanan, I think if it is true that ~ Jacqueline Woodson 3. ~ Jesse Jackson, We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders. He continues to pull me out of my white comfort zone so I can show up for racial justice as a Catholic woman., Associate Professor, Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Perspectives, and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Spanish Program, Recommended reading: Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, by Steve Silberman, This is an important book, not just for those who wish to learn about autism, but for those who want to know about the marginalization of disabled history throughout history. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.". I'm present when two or more are together If embraced I can make the good even better. ~ Brian Eno, Inclusion is what happens before and after the official decision sin which people are formally brought into a group. Jamie. I am also finding my services increasingly in demand as a freelance writer and I have ghost-written the text for a number of children's books and educational tutorials. ~ Jean-Philippe Courtois, The fact that societies are becoming increasingly multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious is good. ~ Dennis Muilenburg, I have an unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity. ~ Mary Parker Follett, It is not our differences that divide us. Its kind of tiring following pundits and gurus, spiraling like dominoes faster than Tour de France. ~ Megan Smith, I do think that treating everyone equally no matter where they come from, no matter who they are and what role they have is a big key because you never know who youre talking to, really. For some examples, check out the 2022 winner and entries. An informational and personal essay on the motivations behind selfharm. Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without. It is a journey many step away from as evidenced by the downward spiral in our society., Associate Professor, Department of English, Recommended reading: Song of Myself, from Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman, One of my favorite works of literature that grapple with and celebrate Americas diversity is Walt Whitmans long poem Song of Myself, from his book Leaves of Grass. "Where might I find Inclusion in this organization?" They point to her I blink my eyes, adjust my glasses, and I see a familiar face It is singular Diversity again I ask, "But, where is Inclusion?" No response Head hung low I walk away When will we know true Diversity? You found our list of diversity and inclusion quotes for work. These readingsdeemed essential, by those with whom we spokemight prove to be a good starting point. Literature - Poetry; Search guide by keyword Search. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Reading List. These phrases are similar to Black History Month quotes, Womens History Month quotes and Jewish Heritage Month quotes. or, souls can nurture any place. I cant wait to stop, A good example of diversity and inclusion: Another term that should be included in any discussion about diversity and inclusion is equity., For more works by this author see John Hansen author page on The Creative Exiles. As she says, the past is not the past. She offers hope by documenting the courageous actions and organizing of young Black leaders to transform U.S. society., Director, The Explorer Connection and Service Learning, De La Salle Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning, Recommended reading: Equity & Excellence in Education, 45(4), Service learning as a pedagogy of whiteness, (p 612-629), by Tania D. Mitchell, David M. Donahue, and Courtney Young-Law, The authors examine three aspects of whitenessits historical construction, its normative privileges, and its insistence on color-blindnessand link them to service-learning. Don't give up the fight for equality. . ~ Shannon L. Alder, We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. ~ Sheryl Sandberg, Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. In #diversity #equity and #inclusion work, our focus is people. ~ George R.R. Inserting h was not so hard. After a lot of procrastinating I have finally self-published my first eBook of poetry "I Laughed a Smile" at Lulu.com. killed Are we not one people, one species? See, gender is biology teacher answers its low-class folk junkpossessing no real intellectual value independently he reads Marshall McLuhans The Medium Is The Message and The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci he memorizes introductory remark of Leonardos i must do like one who comes last to the fair and can find no other way of providing for himself than by taking all the things already seen by others and not taken by reason of their lesser value Odysseus dreams of becoming accomplished important artist like Robert Rauschenberg Jasper Johns Andy Warhol he dreams of being in eye of hurricane New York art scene he works for university newspaper and is nicknamed crashkiss the newspaper editor is leader in student movement and folk singer who croons 45 caliber man, youre so much more than our 22, but theres so many more of us than you Odysseus grows mustache wears flower printed pants vintage 1940s leather jacket g.i. . for one so fit, with miles and years to span, Even the most liberal companies are still figuring out how to eliminate discrimination in recruiting, promote diversity, and cultivate a sense of inclusion among employees of various backgrounds. you running down my cheeks, onto my dress, Farmhouse Christmas . ~ Max de Pree, Diversity in the world is a basic characteristic of human society, and also the key condition for a lively and dynamic world as we see today. 4. We need to open our eyes to the inequality that remains. Martin, If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness. Wilderson presents the demand that we rethink the world we live in and look beneath to see the anti-Black violence it is built on. robbed, There is everywhere. ~ Antonio Guterres, A democracy thrives on diversity. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity. John Hume. We need to open our eyes to the inequality that remains. You can find her recent works in Aberration Labyrinth, Confluence, Better Than Starbucks, aaduna, River Poets Journal, and Colere. And then you ignore the brave soldiers who return home Anita Nahal, Ph.D., CDP, is a poet, flash fiction writer, childrens books author, D&I consultant and professor. Profanity : Our optional filter replaced words with *** on this page . We all need to be on that stage. Juan Felipe Herrera, I know there is strength in the differences between us. The philosophy of the site is to present written works where creative expression is encouraged and appreciated. Everyone in this world is different. People are complicated. get it over with, Morning Flight United States Army Air Forces, Eighth Air Force 356th Fighter Group, Martlesham Heath Areodrome, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, My whole world I waited a few minutes after he left then followed at a safe distance. poem about inclusion We Are All A Box Of Crayons PublishedNovember 22, 2014 While walking in a toy store the day before today, I overheard a Crayon Box with many things to say. Each story and poem is set up as an activ-ity that includes a brief discussion and several thought-provoking questions. Unconscious Bias Vantage Circle. Maya Angelou, who passed away in 2014, was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. We deeply want to be respected and appreciated for our differences. Howard Schultz, Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity. , If we were to select the most intelligent, imaginative, energetic, and emotionally stable third of mankind, all races would be present. Franz Boas, The key to community is the acceptance, in fact the celebration of our individual and cultural differences. Beginning with a call to action, Lucille Clifton, known for writing about gender and racial bias in society, asks her audience to celebrate her accomplishments with her. You dont have to be handicapped to be different. She was not only an author and poet. Tis but a game we all play It kind of explains all the complications, On the road to when and where I thrive. Quietly, dangerously, in your subconscious ~ Bill Crawford, If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. ~ Carlos Fuentes, I have a self-made quote: Celebrate diversity, practice acceptance and may we all choose peaceful options to conflict. Unite Therefore, he tells the reader in the poems third line, every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. This effort to obliterate the distance between self and other is inspiring and a model of how we all should approach one another., Vice President of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion. And no one here likes Orange, but no one knows quite why." "We are a box of crayons seems to be dwindling to What we need to do is learn to respect and embrace our differences until our differences dont make a difference in how we are treated. Yolanda King, Growing up, I decided, a long time ago, I wouldnt accept any manmade differences between human beings, differences made at somebody elses insistence or someone elses whim or convenience. Maya Angelou, Its just really important that we start celebrating our differences. Like the winds of change I move. Im the thought lurking behind the unfamiliar face. So, it just makes a lot of good sense to treat everyone the same and treat them well. Maybe it is not overt and not standing on the dais Almost all these works are available at Connelly Library. A private invitation was sent out and some faeries were excluded. 2022 Alle rechten voorbehouden. ~ Sundar Pichai, It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength. ~ Donzella Michele Malone, Embrace diversity. ~ Arlan Hamilton, An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. youre just some rowdy brat from the midwest with a lot of crazy ideas and no evidence of authenticity another teacher warns youre nothing more than a bricoleur! It starts with having a dialogue until we are all comfortable and no longer have the fear of saying the wrong thing. ~ David Boies, I can tell you, without diversity, creativity remains stagnant. 66. Your sense chokes and you dont even apply Heimlich on yourself. And my diversity, may sometimes, in you cause a storm Thought leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion among La Salle Universitys faculty and staff have compiled a list of books, poems, and more. Its an issue of making the people who do make it through the pipeline want to stay at your company. We struck up conversation easily, Im the solution that came from the odd question that was asked. Meaning diversity of life in a diversity of places. The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion Council is to increase multicultural awareness and . Please be quiet Can you hear, now. "We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion. Reading Dr. Carnegies biography shows she lived through these difficulties and helped to integrate nursing schools in the USA., Copyright 2023 La Salle University. You never know where theyve been. From page three: I thought social change meant the enactment of laws to modify behavior and eliminate or at least reform institutions that acted unjustly and punish those who refused to alter their behavior, if not their attitudes. The reality is that modification of behavior must come from within as a transformation of values. sick with effort, with nuisance, with thoughts of brain cancer too. Together theres no problem that we cant fix. As it continued it became according to its innate inflections as a functionally integrable form . She has read her poems at Busboys and Poets, DC, at the 100,000 Poets For Change, Souderton, PA, and the 2017 annual conference of the Society for Diversity, Chicago, IL. two gluttons drinking in the sceneto scan ~ Robert Kennedy, We believe our diversity makes us stronger, smarter, and more innovative, helping us better serve the needs of our clients, our people, and our communities. Your email address will not be published. The following poem, "The Flower Garden" is about the importance of appreciating individuality as opposed to uniformity in our families, at work, at school, in our communities and in our society on every level. Transforming systems of functionality under the protection of spontaneous generation and in a matter that is availably underlined in the mountainous tissues of the mechanics of the subset of the air mass, water, climatic biospheres, and biogeochemistry, that in the unreal juncture of and interprocedural reality of carbon, factor the species key and specimen disclosure, in the collection and in sinks, water drains but without carbon. No censure. I exclude no one I am strengthened by all. We learn from each other. ruled, pigmenting tresses compels They're fast, they're slow, they can jump and run, We're all the same when we're having fun. ~ Alex Wilmot-Sitwell, Our company needs to be something that every single employee at the company has a stake in. These lucky children have not been taught differently. And some of my clothes frighten you Here are 100 Diversity and Inclusion Quotes to inspire a more robust company culture: 1. He never saw my estimation rise And my orientation is not in my hands Diversity is discussed in a broad sense in this publication through a variety of stories and poems. my vanity to respond to you, hair color Share this: Twitter Facebook Loading. PDF. Yet it does. Every individual makes a difference. Jane Goodall, Leadership should be focused on extending the ladder of opportunity for everyone. Justin Trudeau, Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. Jacqueline Woodson, What we have to do is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities. Hillary Clinton. Before there was anything that mattered everything that would ever be existed , it was the essence of totality , it was without dimensional constriction or necessitated form . The week of February 27 to March 3 is the inaugural Socioeconomic Inclusion (SEI) Week. Embrace diversity Each individual has to take responsibility for the process of transformation. And then the first amendment is called to the stand freely allowing it to plead the fifth. Empire State Virtual NY Branch AAUW Diversity. Participants share their own rocks, rivers, and trees in an effort to understand how the System of Inequity has been woven throughout history.The exercise is part of a comprehensive module that explains and explores systemic racial inequity using multi-media. Diversity is required in our world otherwise where would choice be? 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