If you were unable to attend the virtual panel discussion "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Stories" that took place on Thursday, June 12, 2020, you can watch the discussion in full at the link below! Shout out to AMA PDX for hosting this discussion, Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye for moderating, and Reland Logan, Antjuan Tolbert, and Christian Aniciete for being in community as my fellow panelists!
Anyone who has followed me, seen me speak, or been to a training I’ve facilitated can likely ascertain one thing about me: I care about people. I know firsthand how impactful being shown even a modicum of decency and respect, to be seen as a human being, can be. One of the human issues that we are collectively facing as a community in the city of Portland is an increase in homelessness and housing insecurity for our friends and neighbors. And that is why I am supremely honored to be a member of the steering committee for The Pledge PDX: neighbors helping neighbors. I implore PDX businesses to join me in supporting our homeless and houseless neighbors today!
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