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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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
By KJ Williams, Leadership and Equity Consultant with JustLead Washington, Owner and Founder of R.I.S.E., LLC (Radical, Insightful Solutions to Create Equity), & 2015 Leadership Academy Fellow. This blog post … Continue reading Centering Black & Indigenous Communities, Part II: Anchoring Ourselves in a New Truth
The onset of COVID-19 has reaffirmed the need for our government, communities, and institutions to center those among us who are most vulnerable and marginalized. This means strategically identifying resources … Continue reading Centering Black & Indigenous Communities, During & After COVID-19: Part I