The Weekly “5 Ally Actions” Newsletter

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Create a Better Workplace, One Minute at a Time

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You don’t need hours to become a better ally and help create a workplace culture where everyone can thrive. The Better Allies Minute YouTube playlist gives you quick, powerful insights from the weekly newsletter, always under a minute. Perfect for coffee breaks, scrolling time, or whenever you need a spark of inspiration.

To catch them all, save the playlist to your Library, or subscribe to the Better Allies channel.

Let’s talk about the “p-word” — 50 Potential Privileges in the Workplace

Understanding privilege is key to becoming a better ally. As you review one of these lists of 50 ways you might have privilege in the workplace, note any items that surprise you. Consider how not having those privileges might impact the way someone experiences the workplace.

These are shareable and freely available via CC BY 4.0. We provide one-page versions and large-print versions.

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Illustrations to Share

Check out these beautiful illustrations that bring the Better Allies messages to life. Share them to help spread the Better Allies approach.

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Stock Photography and Illustrations Featuring People from Underrepresented Groups

We’ve curated a list of sites that specialize in stock photos and illustrations featuring people from underrepresented groups. Some are free, and some for a fee.

Inclusive Language Slackbot

If you use Slack, consider customizing it to automatically flag non-inclusive words and phrases and make alternate suggestions. Learn more about the Inclusive Language Slackbot.