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Feel free to add links for folks to learn more!]]> 2023-02-27 13:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496375690 katherinewebster10 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496394680 Instead of creating their own content, organizations can make a point to repost or promote Black voices throughout the year. ]]> 2023-02-27 14:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496394680 katherinewebster10 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496396818 Make a point in the organization to buy from Black owned businesses whenever possible... from office supplies, to catered meals, to branded swag.]]> 2023-02-27 14:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496396818 katherinewebster10 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496399944 If your institution/organization regularly schedules webinars or talks, make sure to include Black speakers! Seek out diverse voices whenever possible.]]> 2023-02-27 14:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496399944 katherinewebster10 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496406878 Social Mission Alliance has made, and continues to make, a point to use local, black-owned, female-owned, or minority-owned businesses when planning conferences (including past Beyond Flexner conferences and future SMA conferences). 

This includes catering, finding artists for branded conference materials, and more. I'm really proud to be part of a team that puts such care into all of these decisions, and hope other orgs would do the same.

(Katie Webster, SMA Institute Associate)]]> 2023-02-27 14:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2496406878 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2498562564 increase the visibility of Black individuals in the leadership space and advocate for them to receive key assignments with your department or organization. ]]> 2023-02-28 20:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2498562564 https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2501147962 HBCUs do this at their core and other institutions within higher learning can amplify their voices and learn from some best practices. ]]> 2023-03-02 14:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katherinewebster10/lys7yz7r0g2de21g/wish/2501147962