Defining Equity. Pursuing Unity. | James Whitfield | TEDxSeattle

Описание: In this 2021 TEDxSeattle talk, James Whitfield shares his passion for diversity, inclusion, and the power of discussing complicated issues and relationships. He goes on to pave the way for a more unified world.

James explains how the decision to nurture unity, to recognize we do not have to be uniform to be unified, is in our own shared interests to forge a mutually beneficial future. In his talk, James discusses how to successfully pursue unity by focusing on equity in different aspects of our lives and why having those uncomfortable conversations are critical to our growth and healing.

00:58 - Unity is a Foundational Ideal of the United States of America
5:45 - How Equity can lead to unity, socially.
13:30 - Love Enough to Hear

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Learn more about James and Be Culture: https://www.betheculture.com/about Meet James Whitfield: a pickleball obsessed, husband/father/son, culture strategist, and community leader advancing justice and reconciliation by building Beloved Community.

As the Co-Founder of Be Culture, James equips leaders to reimagine ‘equity’, setting tables for people of differing and sometimes polarized perspectives to find shared purpose and be the culture they wish to see.

Working alongside Kristen – his business partner, favorite human, and wife of 29 years – James mobilizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in companies and communities – deepening personal, professional, and societal bonds by advocating a higher standard of love and loyalty.

James Whitfield has received numerous accolades for his public speaking, training, and civic engagement. He is noted for employing a decidedly multi-disciplinary approach based on his broad experience as an executive in business, non-profit, and government – including having been appointed by the White House to oversee the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Grab your favorite person and join James Whitfield at this year’s TEDxSeattle. See how you can build a more loving community through a better understanding of equity in DEI and your personal relationships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx