poems about diversity and inclusion

Diversity Forum 2022. Analysis of British and Irish publications found an overall. A Conversation on Race in the Military, Haven for Harmony or Haven for White Supremacists, Real Diversity & Inclusion= Integration + Empathy. Inclusion is being asked to dance. on the unsuitable follicles, under or over-streaking, I remember crying during lunch my senior year of high school, https://soundcloud.com/apexparadigm/sets/spring-2013-works, https://connecthook.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/multicultural-suicide-an-epitaph/. ~ Dolly Chugh, We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good. ~ Maya Angelou, The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection. Bias is not what I desire, bias is not what I feel They're rich, they're poor, they're fat, they're thin, It doesn't matter the colour of their skin. Diversity is about embracing one anothers uniqueness. We all need to be on that stage. One day, as I was walkingI came across a gardenlong I stood there to gazeevery flower seemed perfectand worthy of praise bold in color, refined in symmetryhow difficult a task to select from thesethe one that would the most please,as somehow their beauty was uniform; but I beheld one in particular,a little flowerthat first looked quite ordinary- yet with fragile beautyit somehow beguiledI stood there for quite a while. If you wish to share your thoughts on a particular piece, please leave a comment; our authors love feedback. With our long droopy nose, Our bulbous tip. ~ Jimmy Carter, All the diversity, all the charm, and all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade. ~ Theresa McHenry, Unconscious perceptions govern many of the most important decisions we make and have a profound effect on the lives of many people in many ways Unconscious patterns can play out in ways that are so subtle they are hard to spot. Despite the fact that this book was published in 1994, readers gain a new perspective on the racial divisiveness that plagues America today. Without diversity, life would be very boring. The following poem, "The Flower Garden" is about the importance of appreciating individuality as opposed to uniformity in our families, at work, at school, in our communities and in our society on every level. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. I'm swift. Indeed #PSFW15 endeavoured to define and present trends for 2015, focusing specifically on fashion for the regions long hot summer months. Unite Moving Diversity, Moving Spaces ~ Jesse Jackson, We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders. The poem eloquently and boldly names Americas multicultural rocks, rivers, and trees.. And no one here likes Orange, but no one knows quite why." "We are a box of crayons ~ Verna Myers, Diversity, or the state of being different, isn't the same as inclusion. A private invitation was sent out and some faeries were excluded. Biodiversity, an abstract term used in natural science, We each have a voice and life, it is how we use them not how we might. And the separation of families in an immigrants land I guess we are just unawareof what there is. ~ Theresa J. Whitmarsh, We fundamentally believe that we will make better business decisions if we have diversity in thinking and that requires equal gender participation. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, along with other police-involved and high-profile incidents in 2020 involving persons of color, have prompted many Americans to reflect on racism. No censure. You never know where theyve been. people will forget what you did, but people will never forget ~ Melinda Gates, Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers. 2022 Todos los derechos reservados. Im swift. These sayings are also known as diversity quotes and DEI quotes.. ~ Soichiro Honda, If you havent got the best talent, youre not going to be the best; if youre not representing properly the available pool of talent, then youre missing an opportunity. Johnson believes in the power of being on Texas Wesleyan's campus and has recently published a poem, "Standing in Your Truth," in the Aries, a literary magazine that publishes creative writing work from Texas Wesleyan's students, faculty and staff. I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson. Nahal is working on her first novel. Im the solution that came from the odd question that was asked. ~ Julie Sweet, You either believe that people respond to authority, or that they respond to kindness and inclusion. I Am Diversity, Please Include Me I 'm present in every place you go Depending on your lens I'm friend or foe I'm a force to be reckoned with Like the winds of change I move. Its what that person can do for the organization. Charles K Poole, We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges. Tim Berners-Lee, The path to diversity begins with supporting, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse women and men to become leaders and entrepreneurs. Denise Morrison, No matter who we are or what we look like or what we may believe, it is both possible and, more importantly, it becomes powerful to come together in common purpose and common effort. Oprah Winfrey, It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. Maya Angelou, Diversity really means becoming complete as human beings all of us. It's March, when a young poet's fancy turns to thoughts of the ACES National Grammar Day Poetry Contest. Maya Angelou, who passed away in 2014, was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. In addition to the senryu poems entry program, which gained popularity last year, this year we called for new artwork . I did not know I was a dirty girl, and then a dirty woman Despite its proximity to a major city, residents of this very poor African American community feel isolated and unwelcome in St. Louis. We learn from each other. ~ Jacqueline Woodson, Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do. Why Am I Not Included? It is also the key to world peace. M. Scott Peck, In todays interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side by side. We won't unlock the full potential of the workplace until we see how far from equality we really are.". ~ Abdu'l-Bah, If you exclude 50% of the talent pool, its no wonder you find yourself in a war for talent. Assimilation, not diversity, is what makes people and society strong. The annual contest attracts scores of verses about grammar, usage and style. Vantage Circle. So if we want to include everyone, we have to help everyone develop their talents and use their gifts for the good of the community. Their parents and grandparents' faces crack from ear to ear. American Bar Association - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center Expand search. that people will forget what you said, Embrace the fact that you can find common ground - if you disagree on nine out of 10 things, but can find common ground on that 10th, maybe you can make progress. It kind of explains all the complications, On the road to when and where I thrive. like some other braves, ~ Ken Robinson, We can convince ourselves to do things in conjunction with one another that we wouldnt have been able to do as an individual. Its as if it was freshly written in 2020 as we see repeated injustices continuing to go on, time after time after time. Or be destroyed. This week is a powerful reminder of the value of diverse perspectives and the need for greater equity and inclusion in business and society. Tonight I really feel all the compliance, With this term occuring in my life in so many cases. You'll surely manage 'is' and tan'!". Quietly, dangerously, in your subconscious You can find her recent works in Aberration Labyrinth, Confluence, Better Than Starbucks, aaduna, River Poets Journal, and Colere. Differences must be integrated, not annihilated, not absorbed. Mary Parker Follett, Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do. Marco Bizzarri, To get real diversity of thought, you need to find the people who genuinely hold different views and invite them into the conversation. Adam Grant, If you believe, as we believe, that diversity leads to better products, and were all about making products that enrich peoples lives, then you obviously put a ton of energy behind diversity the same way you would put a ton of energy behind anything else that is truly important. Tim Cook, Learn to enjoy and respect each others differences. Fred Meijer, Corporate social responsibility is measured in terms of businesses improving conditions for their employees, shareholders, communities, and environment. Empire State Virtual NY Branch AAUW Diversity. 33. Share these important diversity quotes with your team to initiate meaningful discussions and mark your business on the right side of history. And then you ignore the brave soldiers who return home Poems on Diversity, Inclusion and Bias By Anita Nahal Anita Nahal, Ph.D., CDP, is a poet, flash fiction writer, children's books author, D&I consultant and professor. As it continued it became according to its innate inflections as a functionally integrable form . ~ Alex Wilmot-Sitwell, Our company needs to be something that every single employee at the company has a stake in. Every individual makes a difference. Jane Goodall, Leadership should be focused on extending the ladder of opportunity for everyone. Justin Trudeau, Diversity is about all of us, and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. Jacqueline Woodson, What we have to do is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities. Hillary Clinton. Im diversity embrace me and well journey far. The following poem, "The Flower Garden" is about the importance of appreciating individuality as opposed to uniformity in our families, at work, at school, in our communities and in our society on every level. ~ Sundar Pichai, It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength. I am going to increase my self-reflection so as not to make you feel the same. Use Shel Silverstein's Poem, Masks, to practice poetry analysis, rhythm, rhyme, theme, metaphor, inference skills, text connections and EVERY common core reading and writing skill, while also discussing the importance of embracing differences, confidence, self-esteem, diversity and inclusion - NO PREP editable lesson plan, student printables . cummings, Sandra Cisneros, and Maya Angelou. They say people need to unite If you are an aficionado of writing, then you'll definitely want to bookmark this site. It also involves a commitment to learning more about the experiences of the marginalized through books that make us contemplate uncomfortable truths and focus on ugly chapters in history. So let's begin with 'Af' and 'ghan'. Her book of poetry, Doubters and Dreamers, was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. ~ Mark Twain. I'm not limited to age, gender, or race. "Where might I find Inclusion in this organization?" They point to her I blink my eyes, adjust my glasses, and I see a familiar face It is singular Diversity again I ask, "But, where is Inclusion?" No response Head hung low I walk away When will we know true Diversity? Our cookie settings are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. Some good diversity and inclusion quotes for work include: The best inclusion quotes for the office simultaneously speak to the importance of diversity in the professional world as well as the world at large. When will humanity learn its lesson? ~ Winston Churchill, What we have to do is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities. ~ Octavia E. Butler, Diversity and independence are important because the best collective decisions are the product of disagreement and contest, not consensus or compromise. This button displays the currently selected search type. Three names rang out, three children answered back. Differences in ethnicity, culture, religion and a variety of other factors can all play a role in the workplace. and as age grows, the need It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. Just look at your arms flaying. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same. Share this: Twitter Facebook Loading. ~ Bill Crawford, If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. ~ Laurie Buchanan, I think if it is true that custodians with no apparent lack ~ Jesse Jackson. Did you listen to her body as you walked away vulgarized? and yet, people can make And what could have been my child lay motionless on a beach in Turkey. a photo, a poem, a book, or recalling a moment from a film. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Everything comes from an understanding that you are a gift in my life whoever you are, whatever our differences. John Denver, Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone. Wells and W.E.B. Grace is the Director of People & Culture at TeamBuilding. Therefore, he tells the reader in the poems third line, every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. This effort to obliterate the distance between self and other is inspiring and a model of how we all should approach one another., Vice President of Mission, Diversity and Inclusion. She is quite sanvali (dark)give her lots of milk it might lighten her. First impressions can be hard. Suddenly Odysseus questions whats a bricoleur teacher informs a rogue handyman who haphazardly constructs from whatever is immediately available Odysseus questions whats wrong with that? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook (Source: Thrive Global) "Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. ~ Aileen Lee, Diversity really means becoming complete as human beings - all of us. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr, We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Celebrate National Grammar Day 2023 with poetry. Simma deliverstremendous insightand advice in her monthy mailer that will help youtransform your organization. $3.99. where I could have left alone, there are as many minds as there and the movement of diverse people and experiences. ~ John F. Kennedy, It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate. Thank you for your poetry. Of who they invite into their group. by Madeleine Roberts April 27, 2020. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Reading List. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness. ruled, Are LGBTQ People of Color Invisible in the LGBTQ Community? -Catherine Pulsifer. Why did you come here? Transforming systems of functionality under the protection of spontaneous generation and in a matter that is availably underlined in the mountainous tissues of the mechanics of the subset of the air mass, water, climatic biospheres, and biogeochemistry, that in the unreal juncture of and interprocedural reality of carbon, factor the species key and specimen disclosure, in the collection and in sinks, water drains but without carbon. When I originally read the article, I had some painful moments of self-recognition in the missteps of the white instructor. for one so fit, with miles and years to span, We are divergent, We are disparate. Surely, I thought, such poverty and desperation couldnt exist in a wealthy country like ours. ~ Leo Tolstoy, Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle. Optimistically speaking time had no relative realism to its progression because realistically nothing had happened yet . 1. ~ Edward Enninful, I think there are many things that we can do today to make it a better work environment that is more supportive and encouraging of diversity. Tis but a game we all play Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wenworth, and Ekua Holmes. I'm Going To Be Using This In One Of My presentations, I Will Definitely Credit it to you, very nice calming poem that touched my heart many times i wish that the entire world would read this poem so we can make a diffrence for our freinds and family. Still some are very particular. ~ Williams Crenshaw, I believe in a passion for inclusion. The wind, day in and day, Snowing up a Scene Snowing up a scene, phantom flakes floating from heavens portal, sparkling, slow, suspended descent. 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