5 Things / Keep Going


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Sometimes I want to throw my hands in the air and yell, “Where are the good vibes?” Can you relate?

Especially after I read the statement from SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) removing equity from its diversity and inclusion focus. I believe that equality, which is in my company name, is not possible without equity (more for those who need it). When a major association like SHRM moves away from this important language, it can be easy to feel defeated. When your leaders aren’t prioritizing this work, it can be easy to lose hope.

Lean into the good vibes. For those who are feeling defeated, look to these stories as signs of progress. There are enough stories for 40+ newsletters and podcast episodes a year. Is it fast enough? No. But we’re still moving forward.

For those who don’t see a clear path forward, lean into the good vibes as a way to see the possibilities, understand why this matters, and get ideas for action. All of it matters. The cumulative effect is massive. Please share the 5 Things subscribe link or forward this to someone you know who could use it.

Here Are This Week’s Good Vibes:

  1. 80% of Mattel Games Are Color-Blind Accessible

    • Mattel is updating its card games, like Uno, for players with color blindness. By year-end, 80% of their games will be color-blind accessible, increasing to 90% by 2025. For instance, Uno now features symbols alongside colors, aiding identification. Blokus will include patterns for game pieces. This initiative, driven by a partnership with ColorADD, ensures that 300 million color-blind people worldwide can enjoy these games. I love anything that brings more people together – and universally accessible gameplay does just that. (h/t to Karen Catlin)

  2. Caroline’s Carts Debuting At Walmart

  3. JPMorgan’s Second Chance Agenda is Working

  4. NPS’s First-Ever LGBTQ Visitor Center Is Open

  5. First Ever Nursery at Olympics Athletes Village

    • Allyson Felix has long believed that motherhood and elite athletic performance can go hand-in-hand. She’s the most decorated track and field athlete and has now introduced the first-ever Pampers Nursery in the Athletes Village. This nursery will offer a space for Olympic moms to bond, nurse, and play with their babies, removing a little stress so they can perform at their best.

Call to Action:

International Allyship Day is August 8 and my friend Julie Kratz is hosting an event live in NYC or virtually. The event will bring together industry-leading organizations to share best practices and help others develop their own unique Allyship programming. Get the details here.

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