INCLUSION

Social Accountability - the Leading Edge of the Evolution of Language about Equity

Social Accountability - the Leading Edge of the Evolution of Language about Equity

At a time when words matter more than ever before, Baltimore Center Stage recently announced that a key staff member would be promoted to a new title: Director of Learning and Social Accountability. In unpacking the potential meaning behind that title, I explore the evolution of the language we use to talk about how we impact communities and how we talk about our goals to create representative communities within our organization - as well as explore some recent data about representation in the arts across disciplines.

Where To Start When Building Equity and Inclusion in Your Organization

Where To Start When Building Equity and Inclusion in Your Organization

Building equity, inclusion, and diversity within an organization doesn’t come with an easy road map, and many of the most important results are not easy to measure. How does one get started? After being asked to present on this question as part of a corporate roundtable for Diversity Awareness Partnership, I was able to put my thoughts together on my journey to do this work during my eight year tenure at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. As you begin this work in your organization, I hope these reflections may provide some perspective that can help you succeed.