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𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞: 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐲. -𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 "Jason Kelce is officially retiring following 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and, as viral clips of his emotional announcement show, he isn't afraid to let the world see how he really feels about it. As the NFL player reminisced over memories with is team, brother and wife, tears streamed down his cheeks, at times forcing Kelce to pause and reflect. His brother Travis was also seen wiping away tears; there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Even people who aren't sports fans tuned into the press conference and cried with the Kelce family. It was a vulnerable moment that got many people thinking: It's refreshing to see men cry. Many men were taught at a young age that crying is unacceptable, and if they did shed a tear or two, they were 'weak' or 'feminine.' Bus as the Kelce brothers have so openly displayed over the years, particularly during emotional moments on their podcast New Heights and on the football field, men do cry- and not only is that OK, but it also feels good." Read More: https://lnkd.in/g5yRbiGW

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐥-𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. -𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 "The city's school board approved a day off on next year's calendar for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, a decision Superintendent of Schools Neil Cavallaro said was 'long overdue.' Currently, West Haven schools do not open for the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and the district takes a holiday break at the end of December during Christmas. About a half dozen Muslim students, who gave only their first names, told the Board of Education on Monday that having the holiday of Eid al-Fitr off from school would be beneficial to their celebration of the end of the month-long Ramadan fast." Read More: https://lnkd.in/gQ92PZuM

DEI Daily! How much does your name influence your future? The data may surprise you! 'I still have people call me and say, 'Hey, do you know that your name is a bird name?'" laughs Carla Dove.  Fair enough. As the director of the Feather Identification Lab at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., Dove does spend all day, every day thinking about birds- doves included. Similarly, Greg Pond works as an aquatic biologist, sampling water bodies of the U.S. Northeast for the Environmental Protection Agency. 'My path is water, and all the things that live in it,' says Pond. 'And of course, growing up people sometimes gave me the nickname of Pondscum.' Pond and Dove are what's known as aptonyms, or people with names that fit their careers. Historically speaking, being an aptonym (sometimes spelled aptronym) probably would have been much more common than it is today. After all, last names such as Baker, Barber, Butler, and many other surnames originally grew out of a person or family's occupation. Today though, Americans especially have more options for work than ever before. So it strikes us a s noteworthy when a name just seems to suit a person's career path perfectly. 'Occasionally I find out that some people think I changed my name because I was so thrilled with my career,' says Betsy Weatherhead, an award-winning atmospheric scientist who has served on NOAA's Scientific Advisory Group. 'And that's just not the case.' But all of this does bring up an interesting question- can a person's name influence the trajectory of their life?" Check out all DEI news this week! https://lnkd.in/g5bQXWbS

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archive: Political Beliefs! With Election Day around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to dive into political beliefs. The past few years, politics has slowly entered into workplace conversations and most organizations are embracing these discussions. Take some time to expand your definition of political beliefs. There's so much more than 'Democrat' and 'Republican'. Check it out!

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archive about Rosh Hashanah! Table of Diversity Weekly: Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah, which translates to 'Head of the Year' in Hebrew, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. It's a time for introspection, a fresh start, and reconnection with one's faith. This week's edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly is all about Rosh Hashanah and how you can make space for this observance in your organization. #TableofDiversityWeekly #DecideDiversity #DiversityEquityInclusion

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archives about Religion! Religion has played a significant role in shaping human history and culture. With diverse beliefs, practices, and traditions, religions continue to influence the lives of billions around the globe. This edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly looks at some popular, and lesser known, religious holidays and how you can be a more inclusive leader. #TableofDiversityWeekly #DecideDiversity #DiversityEquityInclusion

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archives about Labor Day! Every year, on the first Monday in September, people across the United States and in many other countries around the world come together to celebrate Labor Day. This holiday, often associated with the end of summer and barbecues, has a rich history and deeper meaning that goes beyond the festivities. Let's take a close look at the history and significance of Labor Day in this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly. #DecideDiversity #LaborDay #DiversityEquityInclusion #Learning #TableofDiversityWeekly

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archive about Native American Heritage Month! "The first time an American Indian Day was formally designated in the U.S. may have been in 1916 when the governor of New York fixed the second Saturday in May for his state's observance. Several states celebrated the fourth Friday in September as American Indian Day. IN 1919, the Illinois state legislature enacted a bill doing so. In Massachusetts, the governor issued a proclamation, following a 1935 law, naming the day that would become American Indian Day in any given year." #NativeAmericanHeritage #DecideDiversity #DiversityEquityInclusion #TableofDiversityWeekly

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archive about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa! My daughter's teacher recently sent a worksheet home that says the following, "Winter is approaching and we will soon be discussing holidays and celebrations. To honor the unique traditions represented in our classroom, we would love to know more about how your families celebrate during this season.  #TableofDiversityWeekly #Christmas #Hanukkah #Kwanzaa #DecideDiversity #DiversityEquityInclusion

Tuesdays are for the Table of Diversity! Check out this edition of the Table of Diversity Weekly from the archive! I recently came across an account on Facebook that I thought would be helpful for you all. This is an account where everyday people send in pictures of inaccessible spaces in public as a precaution to others. People also send in their personal stories of being denied access. There's also some positive stories of accessibility done right! Check out a few posts below and be sure to follow them on Facebook!