By Dr. Akilah Cadet
This week companies and leaders have reached out to me about what to do about/for their Black employees due to injustices towards Black people in America.
1. Apologize for not checking in. Be sincere by saying that you are learning how these continuous injustices are harmful to Black people.
2. Ask what you can do to support them.
3. Study this resource to learn why events like this are hard for us, Black people, to go on like nothing happened at work.
4. If you are a leader send out an email acknowledging injustices! Provide resources like therapists, links to anti-racism, or have workshops on privilege!
5. Do not pretend this week's events did not happen. You have to remember that Black people have a higher probability of not feeling valued in the workplace. When our own country doesn't value our existence, our lives, and that continues in the workplace THIS is a time for you to show value.