As the COVID-19 pandemic limits our ability to physically reach for connection, JustLead and the Washington Race Equity & Justice Initiative (REJI) are creating more virtual spaces for learning and … Continue reading Welcome to JustLead’s Blog
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Jennifer Werdell Author: Jennifer Werdell, Former Executive Director, JustLead Washington As JustLead passes its 5th Anniversary, I am reflecting on what an intense five years it has been – for the … Continue reading Reflections on Our First Five Years and News of What’s Ahead
Guest Author: Imani Shannon (they/them), Equity and Justice Lead, Washington State Bar Association Imani lives at the intersections of being Black, mentally ill, queer, and trans nonbinary/agender. They are deeply … Continue reading The Importance of Not Misgendering Someone
By Tara Dowd, Deputy Director, JustLead Washington. Contributions by Omid Bagheri and Ada Shen-Jaffe. Breathing. Its inarguably a right that belongs to every being on this planet, except for in … Continue reading Centering Black Experiences & Leadership for Our Collective Liberation
We notice that our colleagues and loved ones are increasingly seeking out books, articles, and other resources to help make meaning of our challenging times, engage in deep learning, or, … Continue reading What We’re Reading Now, Vol. 1
By Jennifer Werdell, Executive Director, JustLead Washington A few weeks ago JustLead posted about how the characteristics articulated in Tema Okun’s White Supremacy Culture article can surface in times of … Continue reading White Supremacy Culture Part II: Time to Break Our Deadly Habits