Nita Mosby Tyler, Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, shares her insights on true allyship. She discusses the essential role of 'unlikely allies' in the fight for justice and emphasizes that marginalized individuals must be open to receiving support. The conversation dives into the difference between performative and genuine allyship, urging listeners to take active roles in promoting equity. Nita also highlights the importance of elevating marginalized voices in the workplace, encouraging all to transition from bystanders to upstanders.
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The Salad Story
Dr. Mosby-Tyler shares a childhood story about dinner at a white family's home.
Mistaking salad for the entire meal, she assumed they were poor, leading to a humorous act of kindness.
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Bias Formation
The salad story highlights how quickly biases form.
These biases arise from assumptions when we lack understanding.
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Mitigate Biases
Mitigate your biases, both conscious and unconscious, to be a good ally.
Biases hinder listening and understanding others' needs.
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What do we mean when we call ourselves “allies”? For Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler, being an ally means being a person that uses their own resources and privileges to stand beside people that are marginalized. She explains why we need "unlikely allies" in the fight for justice, and why people who are experiencing inequality first hand must be willing to accept the help if we all want the world to be a fairer, more equitable place. Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler is the Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project -- a consulting firm supporting organizations and communities in building diversity, equity and inclusion strategies -- as well as The HR Shop, a human resources firm designed to support non-profits and small businesses. Dr. Mosby Tyler, a consultant accredited by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence and recipient of the Cornell University Diversity & Inclusion certification, is nationally recognized for her equity work with non-profit, community, government and corporate organizations. She has received many local and national awards for her service and leadership accomplishments including recognition from the U.S. Department of Health And Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Human Rights Campaign. She holds a doctorate in the field of Organizational Leadership from the University of Colorado, a Master of Arts degree in Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Alabama. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman
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