GATEKEEPER
A person who controls access.
Tone policing is a tactic used by those who have privilege to silence those who do not by focusing on the tone of what is being said rather than the actual content. Tone policing reinforces white supremacist norms of how BIPOC are “supposed” to show up. It is a way of keeping BIPOC in line
Support (verb) 1: to endure bravely or quietly : bear 2a 1: to promote the interests or cause of 2: to uphold or defend as valid or right 3: to argue or vote for b 1: assist 2: to act with 3: to bid and bridge c : to provide with substantiation 3 a: to
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Ableism (noun) The belief that disabled individuals are inferior to non-disabled individuals, leading to discrimination toward and oppression of individuals with disabilities and physical differences.
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Now listen to DiversifyIT member and poet Michael Leonard as he discusses tolerance and shares an original piece.
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Affinity Groups (noun) Affinity groups are a collection of individuals with similar interests or goals. Affinity groups promote inclusion diversity, and other efforts that benefit employees from underrepresented groups.
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Veteran Status (noun) Whether or not an individual has served in a nation’s armed forces (or other uniformed service).
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Social Justice (noun) A broad term for action intended to create genuine equality, fairness, and respect among peoples.
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