![]() You have to answer for men's bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you're accused of complaining. You have to be a career woman but also always be looking out for other people. You're supposed to love being a mother, but don't talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to lead, but you can't squash other people's ideas. ![]() You have to be a boss, but you can't be mean. You have to have money, but you can't ask for money because that's crass. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don't think you're good enough. "It is literally impossible to be a woman. ![]() But, given the beautiful way Gerwig & Ferrera paint the pink-tinged pain of today’s Women, AND the incredible reach this film has to audiences of all ages & genders, it may well wind up being one of the most important. No, it is not the first time someone articulated what it’s like to “exist while Female” in our modern era. Then came this□ speech, written by Greta Gerwig, performed by America Ferrera in #Barbie. I’ve tried to be an ally to Women of Earth, to use whatever platform I have to amplify how (despite progress we’ve made) fucked up it is to try and survive and thrive on a planet where most men take our innate, penis-based privilege for granted. I imagine what it’s like, in today’s world, having to do everything men do, “backwards in heels” and then also be expected by society to apologize for it. My entire adult life I’ve lived with only Women - a spouse full of superpowers & two incredible daughters who are now fearless kick ass adult humans. repost to help someone find a great work culture ♻ Make sure it's one you want to be a part of. You're not just choosing a job, you're also choosing a culture. I'd get generic, unhelpful answers each time.ġ) "What do new employees typically find surprising after they start?"Ģ) "Can you share a story where you supported an employee's personal or professional growth?"ģ) "How does the company handle feedback from employees?"Ĥ) "How are successes and milestones celebrated within the company?"ĥ) "What does your onboarding process look like?"Ħ) "How does the company ensure continuous learning and development for its employees?"ħ) "What strategies does the company employ to ensure open and transparent communication at all levels?"Ĩ) "Could you share an instance where the company's core values directly influenced a business decision?"ĩ) "How has the company changed since you joined?"ġ0) "What would you recommend I read that would help me have a shared understanding with the people who work here?" I stopped asking “What’s the culture like?” in interviews. In total, Davis has seen over 200 klan members walk away from the KKK and hand over their robes and hoods to Daryl. So much so, he handed his hood and robe to Daryl Davis. In the end, Kelly denounced his ties to the KKK. This lead to the two realizing they had far more in common than not. And eventually, Kelly started listening to him. He didn’t hate Kelly because Kelly hated him. Most importantly, Davis cultivated an atmosphere of listening. Davis even went as far attending Klan rallies as a guest of Kelly. They welcomed each other into their homes. He spent years building trust between them and laying the foundation of what became a friendship. ![]() He went out of his way to befriend KKK Grand wizard, Roger Kelly. However, his true claim to fame, the legacy he has forged came in a very different way. “No matter how shameful, these are part of American history,” says Davis.Daryl Davis was once an aspiring and successful musician. Along with many others, he is planning on opening a museum someday. Today, Kelly is no longer a member of the KKK, and Davis has Kelly’s Klan robe in his possession. The audience was able to watch this report in which Kelly says he believes in the “separation of races.” It was through interviewing members of the KKK for this book that Davis gained friendships with some of the members.ĭavis has developed some notoriety from his book and from these unexpected friendships.ĭavis was featured on CNN Sunday Morning, where they followed him to a Klan rally. This story highlighted his relationship with Roger Kelley who was an official with the KKK. “Ignorance breeds fear fear, if you don’t check it becomes hatred hatred brings destruction,” says Davis.ĭavis is a professional musician, who has also written a book titled Klandestined Relationships. To read The Globe’s preview of the event, click here.Ībout 60 students were in attendance for the talk.ĭavis delivered a powerful message to the audience. ![]()
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