Unmasked: Safe Spaces, DEI, and Being Our Authentic Selves
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of authenticity and safe spaces in personal and professional environments.
In Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem “We Wear the Mask,” he wrote of a smile that “grins and lies” referring to our inability to show our authentic selves and feelings. This week on Blacktivities, we talk about what it means to take off the mask—especially while moving through workplaces and the world. Shannon, Lisa, and KK talk finding safe spaces, what diversity and inclusion was supposed to look like, and how culture and food can bring people together. We also share our own “unmasking” moments, from podcasting to showing up more authentically at work, plus a hilarious conversation about why Carnival Cruise thinks y’all are doing too much. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts . Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of…
People in this episode
Hosts: Shannon Chatmon, Talisa Hale, Karen Roberts
Topics covered
- authenticity
- safe spaces
- diversity and inclusion
- cultural connections
- personal experiences
- workplace dynamics
Keywords
- authentic selves
- diversity
- inclusion
- cultural food
- unmasking
- workplace
- Black culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carnival Cruise, Black Panache, Blacktivities
Books & works: We Wear the Mask
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