Thank you for attending Ragan's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Certificate Course for Communicators, moderated by Isis Simpson-Mersha, reporter and conference producer at Ragan Communications. Below are the slide decks from the presentations, homework assignments and bonus takeaway materials.

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Module 3: Measure & Propel

Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m. ET
Unleash the Potential of Your DE&I Plan
Andrea De Loney, Global Program Manager, DEI Learning and Development, Warner Music Group - slides
Christina Frantom, International Communications Lead, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International - slides

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Homework

• Complete the DEI Comms Plan Exercise - pro tip: use ChatGPT! - Worksheet
• Take the DEI IQ short assessment 
• Bring your DEI comms plan
• Office Hours 11/8, 11/15 3:30-4:15 EST

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• Diversity Style Guide
• DE&I Organizational Assessment Grid
• The Sum of Us Guide Progressive Style Guide
• Curb Cut Effect
• Targeted Universalism
• The Plan to Dismantle DEI
• Ted Talk: The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• The Othering and Belonging Institute
• John A. Powell on Structural Racism 
• LinkedIn Profiles
• Disability Style Guide
• Disability Language Style Guide
• Associate Press Stylebook
• National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Style Guide
• GLAAD Media Reference Guide
• National Association of Black Journalists Style Guide
• Native American Journalists Association Reporter’s Indigenous Terminology Guide
• Religion Newswriters Association’s Religion Stylebook
• National Disability Month Content 
• Deeper Dive into Inclusive Language
• Module 1 Book Club Selection
• Stock Your Bookshelf
• The Thing About Beliefs
• "How to Build an Effective Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program" by Noelle Salerno, Indeed
• "How to Start An Employee Resource Group At Your Organization" by Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes
• "The Importance of Employee Resource Groups for Your Workplace" by Sheba Lasley, Everyone Social
• "Let's Get It Right: Using Correct Pronouns and Names" by ADL
• "Why Inclusive Language Matters: Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace" by Devryworks
• "4 Steps to More Inclusive Language: Examples and Strategies for the Workplace" by Workhuman
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
• Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce