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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reflections on Racism and Transforming the Black Empl
 oyee Experience
DESCRIPTION:As we honor Black History Month this year\, we’ll focus on
  the importance of having ongoing conversations about racism and discu
 ss practices that can create an inclusive and equitable work experienc
 e for Black professionals. We’ll reflect on the various manifestations
  of anti-Black racism in the workplace and ways to affirm Black voices
  and experiences. We’ll also explore the intricacies of resilience and
  what it means to have an expansive definition of wellness and health 
 in the face of systemic barriers at work. By the end of the webinar\, 
 we’ll review actionable strategies to address the impact of racism and
  promote a supportive environment for our Black colleagues.\n\nLearnin
 g Goals:\n\nRevisit the definitions of race\, anti-Black racism\, and 
 anti-racism\n\nReview and identify systemic racial inequities in the w
 orkplace\n\nExamine the impact of the “emotional tax” on the mental he
 alth and well-being of Black employees\n\nCritically examine approache
 s that enhance resilience while reflecting on strategies to avoid plac
 ing undue burdens on Black employees\n\nExplore proactive methods to e
 mpower and amplify the voices and experiences of Black employees\n\nAb
 out the Facilitator:\n\nFatima Dainkeh is the Director of Training for
  She+ Geeks Out\, where she specializes in topics related to systems o
 f oppression\, change management\, and liberatory practices. Fatima ha
 s facilitated conversations and conducted trainings for students\, lea
 ders\, organizations\, and companies to help raise equity consciousnes
 s and provide knowledge\, tips\, and strategies to support individual 
 and institutional change. Fatima is a facilitator\, coach\, and consul
 tant who believes in the power of openness and storytelling\, which sh
 e uses as tools for individuals and groups to connect and witness diff
 erent perspectives and realities. With a background in religious studi
 es\, anthropology\, public health\, and somatics\, her goal is to crea
 te a brave space where we can use our inner and collective wisdom to c
 reate positive shifts and\, ultimately\, change in our workplaces and 
 beyond.\n\nFatima received her Masters in Public Health from Boston Un
 iversity and earned her BA in Religious Studies and Anthropology from 
 St. Mary’s College of Maryland. When she’s not facilitating\, you can 
 find her reading or writing poetry\, dancing\, singing\, hanging out w
 ith her nieces or embarking on her new journey as a life coach.
LOCATION:Virtual
URL:https://www.shegeeksout.com/event/webinar-reflections-on-racism-an
 d-transforming-the-black-employee-experience/
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