Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Reflecting on Equality and Unity

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and the dream of a better, more inclusive society.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a poignant reminder of the progress we have made as a nation and the work that still lies ahead. It is a day to honor not only a remarkable leader but also the principles he stood for—peace, unity, and the relentless pursuit of equality for all.

In the spirit of Dr. King's teachings, let us use this day as an opportunity for self-reflection, community engagement, and a renewed commitment to fostering understanding and compassion. Together, we can continue to build a world where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

May this Martin Luther King Jr. Day inspire us all to contribute to the ongoing journey towards a more just and harmonious society.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” 

– Martin Luther King Jr.

This 8-week online learning experience offers an expanded focus from previous years, with an updated format and new resources. You will learn:

• Week 1: Creating Thriving Workplaces. We will explore the ways we work with differences and the dynamics of othering and belonging.  
• Week 2: Patterns of Oppression and Othering. Here, we'll examine how cultures and group dynamics can create environments where people are unable to thrive and grow.   
• Week 3: Patterns of Belonging and Thriving. Learn from examples of how this can look and places where it is happening.
• Weeks 4 & 5: Workplace Focus. See the range of ways that workplaces are going beyond “performative DEI” to create organizations that prosper, thrive, and engage.
• Week 6: Community Focus. Explore what it means to carry forward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments into action in the community.
• Week 7: Collective Advocacy Focus. How businesses or cross-sector partnerships can influence legislation and create larger-scale change.
• Week 8: Ways to Take Action and Continue Learning.

Whether you've taken the Challenge before or are new to it, we invite you to join us. We encourage you to engage a team from your company to take the challenge together and support each other in creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

This year's challenge includes:

• 8 Weeks of emails (January 23 - March 15)
• Weekly email prompts and resources
• 4 Facilitated online dialogues 

Learn more about the DEI Workplace Innovation Challenge.

 Thank you to our sponsors:

NHBSR Calendar

Jan Start

Peer Impact Networks bring professionals together to drive transformational action in sustainability, human-centered workplaces, supply chain relations, and all functional departments across their organizations. Submit application.

Jan 17

Bear in Mind: Loneliness in the Workplace Learn more about this issue and steps to take to foster employee belonging and well-being. Speaker: Jennice Chewlin, MPH, CHES, Founder and CEO, Chewlin Group. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, Zoom Register

Jan 25

Caregiver Friendly Workplaces. In collaboration with UNH Center on Aging and Community Living. This webinar will focus on providing tools and resources for establishing Caregiver Friendly Workplaces as well as outline the need and return on investment for businesses. Register.

Feb 8

Navigating the Mental Health System Webinar What is the difference between the various mental heath care providers? How can you seek help? Experience both a provider and patient perspective. Discover new and innovative solutions to bypass the limitations of service provider availability and offer your employees access to mental health services. Register

Feb 14

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Collaborative Strategies for Education and Career Pathways Design Join us in this insightful webinar as we explore innovative approaches to educate the workforce and design effective career pathways. Register

Learn more about our programs on our website.

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