June 19, 2023

✊?Expanding your perspectives on diversity & inclusion not only breaks down barriers, but also advances progress for those who deserve the most, bringing all of us closer together.

“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” –– Mahatma Gandhi

? There’s a saying that your perspective will either be your prison or your passport. Keep a closed mind to the opinions and stories of those different from you, and your world stays small. Embrace an open mind without predetermined judgment, and your world expands significantly.

When diversity unites, Progress is possible • Juneteenth • Freedom Day • June 19

? Juneteenth is a reminder that we are all valuable because of our humanity. We can use diversity as a tool to tear each other apart, or we can use it as a common thread that binds us together.

✨ No one conveys the message of unity more articulately than Daryl Davis, internationally acclaimed conflict negotiator, race relations advocate, and celebrated musician. Celebrated for his ability to find common ground with some of the most polarizing people – including members of the Klu Klux Klan – he reminds us that progress is always possible if we’re willing to confront our fears and prejudices, recognize similarities, appreciate differences, and listen to others.