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Widen Your View: The Look

Nov 28, 2021 | Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Uncategorized

My friends of color have told me about “the look.” This was also the topic at a recent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task committee meeting I led, prompted by an employee of color sharing her story.

If you aren’t familiar with “the look,” Procter and Gamble has produced this rich resource.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0

The video illustrates the unconscious bias and microaggressions that many people experience on a daily basis.

What was your reaction to the video? Have you ever made a judgment about someone without really knowing anything about them? Understanding that others’ experiences can be so different from our own is a first step in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

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