MHIR DEI Email Blast 10/24-10/28/22

 Hello MHIR,

Hope you’re taking care of yourselves*

*These suggestions might not be supportive to you, and that’s ok!! Drop us a line to tell us about what’s been supportive to you.

 

PS, Follow these links to access  NYT and HBR for free through MH – all titles and links in this email are searchable. You can also always reach out to the library for help in accessing these publications! 

 

Self-Reflection Quotes of the Week:

 

“Working towards equity requires us to…

- Acknowledge that our systems, practices, and narratives are designed to perpetuate disparities in outcomes for Black and brown students – thus, there is no path to equity without a consistent antiracist approach.

- Deliberately identify barriers that predict success or failure and actively disrupt them

- Consistently examine personal identity, bias, and both personal and collective contributions to the creation of inequitable practices

- (Re)allocate resources (tools, time, money, people, support) to ensure every child gets what they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually

- Cultivate the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every person possesses.” – Teach Woke

 

Moments of Inspiration:

 

MacArthur 'Genius Grants' awarded to Indigenous filmmaker, botanist

 

‘Momentous’: Actor Anna May Wong to be first Asian American on U.S. currency

 

Biden administration expands veteran survivor benefits for same-sex spouses

 

Wonders on the Waves

 

8 refugees share the precious things they brought to remind them of home

 

This 33-year-old made more than 1,000 Wikipedia bios for unknown female scientists

 

Androscoggin County wants to build dozens of modular homes for homeless *

* this is the exact title, but please note, there are recommendations on less stigmatizing language

 

 

Newsworthy and noteworthy for this week:

 

Overcoming racism in science: A Nature special issue

 

Our View: Wabanaki past and present an integral part of the Maine story

 

Supporting Employees After Violence Against Their Community

 

Protest for Mahsa Amini—who was killed by Iran's morality police—staged at New York's Guggenheim Museum

 

A statue of Emmett Till is unveiled in Mississippi

 

Kanye West: Los Angeles officials condemn demonstrators seen in photos showing support of rapper's antisemitic remarks

·       Relatedly: Addressing antisemitism through education and Talk and Take Action: Guides to Countering Antisemitism.

Rooting Out the Masculine Defaults in Your Workplace

What can reparations for slavery look like in the United States? One man has ideas

 

A ‘Great Breakup’— Female Leaders Switching Jobs In Unprecedented Numbers, Survey Shows

 

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

·      Relatedly, this opinion piece: Let’s Say Gay

Over 6 in 10 Americans favor leaving race out of college admissions, Post-Schar School poll finds

 

A New Procedure Could Expand Reproductive Choices for Transgender Women

 

These Doctors Admit They Don’t Want Patients With Disabilities

 

Upcoming Sessions and Related Events:

 

November 8th is Election Day! Here’s a Maine 2022 Voter’s Guide

·       Confirm your voter’s registration and find your polling place here

 

Know about other events? Share it with us on Slack!

 

Resources:

 

This is a great piece that was discussed at this week's National Anti-Racist Teach-In on avoiding "equity detours"

 

How to be an activist without burning out 

 

American Psychological Association’s Inclusive Language Guide

 

AMA’s Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts

UCLA’s Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send

Want to stay up to date on MH Governmental Affairs? Email Sarah Calder (scalder@mainehealth.org) to receive their newsletter

 

Dates to be aware of

October is

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

LGBT History Month

 

Filipino American History Month

9/15-10/15

National Hispanic Heritage Month

10/4-10/5

Yom Kippur

10/10

 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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