Ep 14: Strengthening Leadership for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Nonprofit Management

In episode 14 of The Equity Experience Podcast, I have an invigorating conversation with Ms. Delisha Sylvester, founder of Black Superwoman Chronicles, a digital literacy space that honors the lived experiences of Black women.  Delisha shares her experiences of working in nonprofit management and the strengths and complexities with enacting equity in the organization. In this episode, we discuss: · The necessity for nonprofit management to engage in transformative diversity, equity, and inclusion work · Historical legacies of slavery and its implications in today’s racial & sociopolitical contexts · The role that Black women play in fostering equity within nonprofit organizations · The significance in Black women creating safe, inclusive, artistic spaces · Reframing how organizations position themselves when working with communities and not for communities · Executive leadership strategies for strengthening organizational racial equity · The role of funding and financial resources in fostering equity within an organization This is a right-on time conversation and I invite you to listen in! Discussion/Self-Reflect Questions: · Does ‘all’ people really mean all people? · How does diversity, equity, and inclusion show up within your organization? · What is your organization’s rubric of success regarding equity and equitable outcomes? · How do the people of color feel on your staff within your organization and leadership teams? Do they feel respected, valued, and appreciated? Do they feel included? Are they receiving the same levels of promotions as the next person? About Delisha: DeLisha Sylvester is an author, writer, and social change agent. She has spoken at Harvard University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Maryland on the topic of social justice, black women, and their intersectionality. DeLisha is currently a doctoral student at The University of Dayton in their Doctor of Education, Leadership for Organizations program. Within that program, she looks to focus on the lived experiences of Black women working in white dominant organizations. Enrollment for the 8-Week  "Empower Your Diversity Strategy" Coaching Program for Executive Leaders is now open! To schedule your application call, schedule here:   https://calendly.com/karlamanning/discoverycall20mins