Tayah,

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I echo your sentiments. While we have come a long way as it pertains to racism (and some of the other isms in America), there is still much work to be done. Sometimes, the work is tiring, but, just as those before us forged their way so there could be a better society for those that would follow, we, too, must do the same.

I will definitely look you up as I am so excited about sharing ideas and supporting each others efforts. Collectively, we can accomplish so much more than we ever could alone! Again, thank you for your comments!

Most respectfully,

Cheryl Curtis

You are spot on; we have not “arrived” in post-racial America and we do have to earnestly work to make the theoretical a reality.

The good news I get to bring is this- most companies know their markets/ customers are more diverse than they know what to do with because they are homogenous in management. So in that sense, we are past racism in that even all-white managed companies are not willing to risk loss of market share due to alienation of minority consumer populations! Gone is the day the diner will not sell one more plate to a paying customer of the “wrong” race. Amen.

The challenge is- we have not arrived in an “equal access to opportunity” society. As companies need to diversity their employee base so as to capitalize on the market base, they need experts and guides to break down old (comfortable) patters of nepotism.

So, I am with you… someone has got to level the playing field. Be the advocate and ally for more inclusive educational and work environments. Solve the challenges the global economy presents with fresh perspectives and diverse approach to thought.

My response? It might as well start with me! And, the work isn’t as tedious knowing I’m not alone.

Look me up- University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business.
I am making a living by challenging the status quo one leader at a time.