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Use the equity tool to write an affirm, counter, and transform responses on the right of this column.

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Start with the heart. Elevate shared values and why we are all in this together. The key is to engage and establish connection.

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Start with the heart. Elevate shared values and why we are all in this together. The key is to engage and establish connection.

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Take on race directly. Explain why we have a problem, with a snapshot of structural roots, history, and current reality. Open minds to explanations about racial inequities.

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Take on race directly. Explain why we have a problem, with a snapshot of structural roots, history, and current reality. Open minds to explanations about racial inequities.

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Take on race directly. Explain why we have a problem, with a snapshot of structural roots, history, and current reality. Open minds to explanations about racial inequities.

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Take on race directly. Explain why we have a problem, with a snapshot of structural roots, history, and current reality. Open minds to explanations about racial inequities.

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It sounds as if it's important to you that all people are equally valued.

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I hear that you want to show compassion to all people, regardless of their race. It's important to treat people with respect and care.

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I can understand where you are coming from. It's important to see people as individuals.

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It's interesting to hear you say that. I think learning about our differences helps make our team stronger. I know you agree with me that a strong team is what we all want.

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I would offer that race is real and ok, difference is real and ok, and acknowledgement of difference can be included in equitable and welcoming spaces.

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I appreciate that that you also recognize the importance of race and respecting all people.

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It's clear you see the importance of seeing people as a whole person.

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I appreciate that it is important to you that everyone feels valued and important.

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It seems as though you are hoping to connect everyone. It is great to hear you find value in creating a cohesive, strong team

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It sounds like you're trying to share how important each person is to you regardless of their differences

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Seeing someone's race is an important piece of acknowledging who they are. And not doing so can cause you to miss a valuable piece of that person and their experiences, expertise, and strengths.

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Sounds like you see everyone as equals. I would like it if it were true that we were all treated as equals.

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I appreciate that you try to see people as individuals, this is very important.

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I appreciate that you do not want to treat people differently based on the color of their skin.

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You see the person inside.

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People from different communities have had different experiences. While we've all come to the same place, we didn't get here the same way.

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One thing I think about with not seeing color is that you are not able to see specific identities that are important to someone.

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Pretending that we don't see difference can deny individuals' stories and identities. I wonder if we can move past that to a space that strives to see, invite, and celebrate diversity and diverse identities?

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I believe it is important for you to not discriminate based on race. There are many aspects to a person besides their race.

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It is important to recognize and "see race" so that we can value our differences and diversity. This can lead to learning from one another and empowering each other to be ourselves.

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I would encourage you to take race into account. Race plays a huge role in how we experience daily life and plays an important role in the identities that we hold.

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It's just as important to acknowledge individual differences though, including race, and not diminish the impact that these differences can have on a person throughout the spheres of their life.

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It's important to recognize that there is a long history of racism in this country and it still exists. We can't ignore this by treating everyone as equals.

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Seeing someone for who they are, including their race, allows us to work with our strengths. It leaves us more informed about potential bias, or experience that we carry with us each day, and makes us better as a team to allow compassion and care in all our interactions. Maybe we can brainstorm ways we can convey the idea of embracing all people, instead of using the harmful phrase of "not seeing" their race.

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I wonder if it would help if we took time as a team - maybe not today, as people need time to think - and we each talked about the paths we took to get to this team?

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Without seeing color you are missing out on some of the negative or adverse experiences someone may have. You are not able to address some serious concerns with the systems that have been enacted to provide privileges to certain people only. Not acknowledging the challenges others have faced prevent us from improving them for the future.

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However, it is important to recognize people's differences and how their skin color may have impacted their life experiences.

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The issue is, when we don't "see" race we are missing a huge part of someone's lived experience and the history they bring with them.

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While I appreciate your intent, it is positive to recognize our differences and see what we all bring to the table.

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What is also important is to remember that people of different races and cultural backgrounds have varying experiences and views than you or me and that is a something to value and recognize as well.

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I appreciate that you are trying to see people as individuals and who they are on the inside.

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Although it is important to look at factors beyond race it is important to acknowledge that race is an important aspect of people's identity especially within our society.

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Ignoring our differences can not only be hurtful, but it causes us to miss opportunities.

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Let's take the time to share in our differences and connect with one another. By not "seeing color" you are negating the values and identities of those around you.

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By not seeing race, you are not seeing the experiences that others bring to the table. I wonder if we can start introducing this into our daily work.

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Next time, I encourage you to think about how people's previous experiences may have been impacted by their skin color and why it is important to acknowledge that and take that into account.

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BIPOC have had to fight hard to have basic rights, privileges and basic needs met. We all need to recognize our own biases and to be able to recognize institutional bias and how we can raise awareness and implement changes around us.be aware of

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I hope you can see that difference and see the importance of seeing all of a person's lived experience.

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Seeing a person holistically and giving consideration to all aspects of who they are, is better than pretending you do not "see" certain aspects because talking about those aspects make you uncomfortable.