10/12/2023
We are committed to continuous growth and empowerment at A Woman's Collective. We pledged to be better allies, not just in words but in actions.
In response to our call for allyship and as Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, we want to share a valuable resource from the Harvard Business Review A Guide to Becoming a Better Ally, by Raksh*tha Arni Ravishankar. you can find it by visiting the link in our bio. 🔗
This article provides insightful tips and guidance on becoming more effective allies in the workplace and beyond. It's a great way to support and celebrate our indigenous and Hispanic communities during this important month.
Let's continue learning, growing, and supporting one another on our journey to empowerment. Together, we can positively impact and create a more inclusive world. 💪🏽🌎
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Allyship requires us to become aware of our relative privilege — even within a marginalized community — and make conscious efforts to undo our own biases, champion causes that matter, and act fairly as colleagues and emerging leaders.
To be a better ally:
🙌 Understand what lack of privilege looks like. Many marginalized communities, for example, face obstacles that make it hard for them to show up as their full selves at work. Educating yourself on these barriers is the first step to becoming an ally.
🙌 Learn about the different communities you want to support. When you do, you’ll be able to uncover your own unconscious biases and understand how to identify problematic thought patterns and beliefs you may hold.
🙌 Finally, put your allyship to practice. Speak up when you encounter a bias, model inclusive behaviors, and embrace inclusive language as it evolves.
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Adapted from “A Guide to Becoming a Better Ally,” by Raksh*tha Arni Ravishankar. Artist credit: We Are/Getty Images
