Homestead Act (1862)
Passed on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act accelerated the settlement of the western territory by granting adult heads of families 160 acres of surveyed public land for a minimal filing fee and five years of continuous residence on that land.
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month at Work
As a responsible and socially conscious member of the office, it’s important to recognize the significance of Pride Month at work and take an active role in promoting a more accepting and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read on for 10 Unique Ideas for Celebrating Pride Month at Work.
Read MoreWhat to do About Microaggressions in the Workplace
An article from The Modern Manager: Have you ever tried to compliment someone but it landed wrong? Or maybe you were the intended recipient of a compliment that irked you instead of bolstered you? One potential explanation is microaggressions.
Read MoreLet’s end ageism
a TED Talk about how we can help end ageism.
Read MoreWhat is life really like for disabled people? The Disability Diaries reveal all
The Guardian asked seven people to keep diaries for a month to document the reality of being disabled in Britain today. Author Frances Ryan reflects on the issues that arose – public transport, employment, housing, attitudes – and meets four of the diarists. An interesting and insightful read!
Read MoreNavigating the Multigenerational Workplace
This TED talk sheds light on a first in America’s history: four generations interacting in a workplace.
Read MoreExploring Different Brains: Life With Misophonia
Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia – a condition where people have negative emotional responses to specific oral sounds (eating, breathing, talking). Michael A. Tollefsrud is a 25-year-old graduate of North Carolina Central university with Master’s Degree in General Psychology. Having suffered with Misophonia for years, Michael made it the focal point of…
Read MoreDisabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion
This TED Talk focuses on shifting perceptions of what is perceived possible by disabling ableism, a social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior (Wikipedia).
Read MoreIs the word ‘picnic’ racist? How to deal with questions about language right now.
Earlier this summer, I was excited that 2020 would be “The Year of the Picnic.” That was until a discussion about whether or not the word picnic is racist.
The idea was surprising to many, but old news to others. “I can’t believe that white people don’t know this,” one Black colleague said.
Read More6 Ways to Respectfully Be a Better LGBTQ Ally
Marginalized communities in the U.S. are going through a tough time—to say the least. In the last few years we’ve seen families being torn apart over immigration, rising threats to women’s reproductive rights, bans that prevent the trans community from working, and an overall increase in reported hate crimes based on race, sexual orientation, gender,…
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