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Mary-Frances Winters

    Mary-Frances Winters je zakladateľkou a prezidentkou spoločnosti The Winters Group, Inc., globálnej konzultačnej firmy pre diverzitu, rovnosť a inklúziu s 36-ročnou históriou. Je vášnivou obhajkyňou spravodlivosti a rovnosti, provokatérkou, ktorá sa nebojí viesť náročné rozhovory. Wintersová má viac ako tridsaťročné skúsenosti s prácou s firemnými lídrami na posilnenie ich porozumenia tomu, aké to je byť „tým druhým“. Jej práca sa zameriava na strategické plánovanie, riadenie zmien a rozvoj organizácie s cieľom podporiť hlbšie pochopenie a aktívne presadzovanie spravodlivosti a rovnosti v pracovnom prostredí.

    Black Fatigue
    • Black Fatigue

      • 144 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      This book defines and explores Black fatigue, highlighting the intergenerational effects of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black individuals. Award-winning diversity and inclusion leader Mary-Frances Winters emphasizes that Black people, regardless of age, are drained by the continuous experience of inequities and injustices, which should be recognized as fundamental rights. The burden of having to explain these realities to well-meaning white individuals, who often contribute to systemic issues through their fragility, adds to this fatigue. The book aims to shed light on the severe consequences of "living while Black," a project inspired by Winters's Black friends and colleagues. She illustrates how, across various sectors—economics, education, work, criminal justice, and health—the situation for Black people remains largely stagnant despite decades of focus on social justice and inclusion. The paradox is striking: despite increased attention, real progress toward equity has been minimal. Winters articulates that Black individuals are exhausted from this unending struggle. Her hope is that the book will summarize the ramifications of Black fatigue and inspire activism among those committed to equity and justice, addressing the deep-rooted fatigue affecting an entire race seeking what they rightfully deserve.

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