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What Tammy Plunkett Learned Raising 4 LGBTQIA+ Kids

What Tammy Plunkett Learned Raising 4 LGBTQIA+ Kids

Tammy Plunkett never expected to have children that would challenge her understanding of gender identity. But that’s exactly what occurre...

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

In the relentless pursuit of success, a shadow often lurks in the minds of high achievers—a specter known as Impostor Syndrome. This sile...

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The Nature of Diversity

The Nature of Diversity

I can’t imagine a world painted only one color, a year of eating only one food, a song written with only one note, or a…

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The History of LGBTQ+ Pride And Allyship

The History of LGBTQ+ Pride And Allyship

Today, LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations take a variety of forms, such as parades, parties, proms, and protests. Since the beginning of the moder...

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Behind the Curtain of the Fast Fashion Industry

Behind the Curtain of the Fast Fashion Industry

Fashion designers used to present seasonal collections to introduce new merchandise. But over time, the desire for newness caused the fre...

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What It Means to Be Manly Today

What It Means to Be Manly Today

What does it really mean to be “manly”? According to the stereotype, a real man is “unemotional, strong, and stoic;” he’s a protector tha...

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A Guide to Inclusivity

A Guide to Inclusivity

The words “inclusion” and “diversity” are so often joined that they are commonly treated as a single term; however, these words mean diff...

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Leaving Behind the Word “Normal”

Leaving Behind the Word “Normal”

You’ve probably seen the term “normal” used to describe skin and body types, along with nearly anything else in your life. Normal is a su...

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My Views On Inclusion, Racism, and Social Justice

My Views On Inclusion, Racism, and Social Justice

When I see or hear the words ‘racism’ and ‘racist’, I feel overcome with negative emotions. Depending on the context, there is often pain...

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Let’s Dismantle Colorism

Let’s Dismantle Colorism

Colorism refers to the act of discriminating based upon skin color. In the United States, colorism has typically disadvantaged those with...

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All The Ways We Love

All The Ways We Love

How many times have you found yourself feeling upset but not know why, or feeling sad but unable to describe why, or feeling empty but un...

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LGBTQ+ Rights: A Time for Change in the Workplace

LGBTQ+ Rights: A Time for Change in the Workplace

The phrase “be yourself” is a motto that is often imprinted on us when we’re young, so we grow up thinking that acceptance will fall into...

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On Behalf of Asian Americans, Stop Hating. Start Loving.

On Behalf of Asian Americans, Stop Hating. Start Loving.

I was recently asked to contemplate a question about racism: “In light of recent hate crimes and violent events in our country targeting ...

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The Best Way To Be A Leader Is To Be A Servant

The Best Way To Be A Leader Is To Be A Servant

So much is said about great leaders. They command respect. They make the wise, grand decisions. They proceed boldly without fear. These t...

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Wellness, Kindness, and The Need for Radically Inclusive Beauty

Wellness, Kindness, and The Need for Radically Inclusive Beauty

There’s never been a better time to stop and think about how we can do better and be better as a people, as a society, and as collective ...

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Want to Change Society? First Change Your Mind.

Want to Change Society? First Change Your Mind.

When we think about the world we live in and how modern society has evolved, it’s helpful to start by reflecting how it all began for us ...

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Why the World Needs More Compassion

Why the World Needs More Compassion

At times when the world needs healing, compassion can lead the way. Theologian and Nobel Laureate Albert Schweitzer wrote, “The purpose o...

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