antiracism Archives | Vernā Myers

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13 Dec 2023

“Learn to enjoy and respect each other's differences.” – Fred Meijer December brings a tapestry of celebrations, from religious festivities to moments of reflection and gratitude. In the spirit of inclusivity, this season is an opportune time to embrace communal celebration, foster understanding, and make the holiday season joyful for everyone. This mindset is essential throughout the...
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20 Nov 2023

“Diverse companies have more satisfied and happier employees than companies with low diversity levels.” -  Zippia Research Despite what you might have heard in recent headlines, DEI in the workplace matters to today’s workforce. In fact, according to a recent survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, 81% of American employees overwhelmingly support...
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11 Aug 2023

“What I have discovered is that kindness is a nice sentiment, but being kind comes down to what you’re willing to do in the moments when your heart wants to hide and your brain wants to judge, giving you an excuse to act badly or do nothing at all.” - Vernā Myers The inclusion of “Belonging” is on the rise as part of an organization’s DEI training and programs. And DEIB offers leaders...
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19 Jun 2023

As the early days of summer are fast upon us, we, like many of you, are looking forward to slowing down the usual routine, taking some time to reconnect with family, friends, and ourselves. And this includes diving into our summer reading list! Finding the right books to help see things from a different perspective while supporting a DEI journey from both a personal and professional pers...
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22 Dec 2022

Gratitude
As we close up another year, the team took some time out from the busyness of the holiday season to reflect on what this past year has meant to them. Sharing important milestones, what they are grateful for and how they plan to keep their DEI journey on track in 2023.   Tim Kaelin, President and CFO: I am grateful for all the people who are doing the work to make this country a pla...
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