Wielding and Utilizing Power as a Leader of Color

Wielding and Utilizing Power as a Leader of Color

In my 20+ years as both an executive and a leader, I find that oftentimes the term “privilege” can make many leaders uncomfortable and even awkward - particularly when it comes up in the context of their leadership role. I can personally recall experiencing that discomfort early on my leadership path. As a person of color, I was aware of when and how “privilege” showed up long before I even heard or understood the term. It wasn’t until I went to college and spent a semester abroad that I began to understand privilege. I understood that privilege was something that most of my classmates had while I was often and unexpectedly reminded that I did not.

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Juneteenth

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Juneteenth

As with so many others across the country, SoJoGo was pleased by the recent passage of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and we hope you experienced a day of reflection, learning, and celebration of freedom. As this holiday gains national recognition, we are hopeful that it will also continue to be a positive force in the nation's EDI narrative. This article (and many, many others) help us to know the stories and contributions that individuals made towards enacting this big announcement. https://lnkd.in/gtJZtBC #juneteenth #racialequity

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Changing Our Narrative About Narrative

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Changing Our Narrative About Narrative

Sharing some reading material from the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, featuring Color Of Change CEO Rashad Robinson's exploration of narrative power and narrative infrastructure. We believe it has prompted important conversations with SoJoGo and others and recommend it to our followers and network. SoJoGo promotes EDI (racial equity, diversity, and inclusion) in narrative building for business and organizational settings. https://lnkd.in/gRRcrFJ

Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured

Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured

In his previous CEO role and career in community health, Oscar and a senior member of his staff, and in partnership with the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, co-authored an issue brief about making the Affordable Care Act work with immigrant families. The issue brief was a leading resource for the U.S. Bureau of Primary Care, the 1,200 community health centers across the country, and for key change makers in public policy.