Mary-Frances Winters

Presents information about the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of African Americans and explains why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects.

"By having carefully structured conversations about taboo topics instead of avoiding them altogether, organizations can safely confront biases and stereotypes and become stronger and more inclusive. Politics, religion, race-we can't talk about topics like these at work, right? But in fact, these conversations are happening all the time, either in real life or virtually. And if they aren't handled effectively, they can become more polarizing and divisive,...

Leaders can no longer dismiss or minimize the intergenerational pain and anguish of racial inequities in the country. In this session, you will: * Learn what has brought us to this point in history * Understand the physiological and psychological impact of racism * Explore how to dismantle racist systems This talk is facilitated by Berrett-Koehler Publisher and President Johanna Vondeling as part of the Leadership for a Changing World Summit produced...