Did You Know? The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City featuring a parade attended by an estimated 25,000 people. Before President Grover Cleveland signed the law in 1894 making it a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by individual states. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law … [Read more...]

Exploring Microaggressions Part three in a series In the final installment of our series “Exploring Microaggressions,” we provide a group activity designed to help members of your team recognize the impact and meaning behind microaggressive statements. What Are You Saying: Microaggressions Activity Ideal group size: 30 or less. Duration: 10 … [Read more...]

Exploring Microaggressions Part two in a series Any marginalized group can be the object of microaggressions, defined as slights or snubs that are the result of an individual’s conscious or unconscious bias. They are often automatic or unintentional and may communicate hostile, derogatory or negative viewpoints. The Office of DEI’s Recognizing the Impact of … [Read more...]

Exploring Microaggressions Part one in a series “Jill,” a third-year nurse, intended it as a compliment. “I’ve always thought you’re pretty in an exotic way,” she said casually. Jill was caught off guard by the way her friend and co-worker, “Lana,” a third-generation American whose grandparents were born in Syria, responded to the seemingly harmless comment. Lana … [Read more...]