Virtual Launch, Because She Cares (BSC) Spoken Word Films

“Because She Cares” is a spoken word film series that documents the experiences of African women living with HIV employed in Ontario AIDS service and allied organizations (AASOs). Using spoken word performance and film, “Because She Cares” poetically re-tells the working stories of African immigrant women living with HIV who work in AASOs. To learn more visit their event page:https://www.becauseshecares.com/eventsSocial: @bscaresca  The 60-minute film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the performers, film artists, and African, Caribbean and Black women who work in Ontario AIDS service and allied organizations.Event Details Date: Feb. 12, 2022  Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm (EST) Register

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We Can’t Talk about That at Work! A Guide for Bold, Inclusive Conversations

by Mary-Frances Winters | Apr 21, 2021 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 via social media. And if they aren’t handled effectively, they can become more polarizing and divisive, impacting productivity, engagement, retention, teamwork, and even employees’ sense of safety in the workplace. But you can turn that around and address difficult topics in a way that brings people together instead of driving them apart. Once you’re ready to engage in bold, inclusive conversations (you can take the self-assessment included

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