5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEI

Cringe with Denise Wells

Episode Summary

DEI Advisor Denise Wells (she/her) recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about history made at the Cannes Film Festival, new accessibility updates at airports, Melinda French Gates’ new pledge, and more!

Episode Notes

Here are this week's good vibes:

  1. Trans Woman Awarded Best Actress at Cannes
  2. Melinda French Gates Pledges $1B for Women
  3. Major Accessibility Updates Coming to Airports
  4. MLB Adds Negro League Stats
  5. Boston University Renames Dorm

This week's Call to Action:

It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Remember, Pride started as an act of rebellion, and Pride parades are still forms of protest in many places. Learn about Pride around the world through Outright International. You can learn about how Pride was celebrated in 100 countries last year and some background information on the status of LGBTQ+ inclusion in those countries.

Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-cringe

Connect with  DEI Advisor Denise Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamldwells/