In this insightful conversation, Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, delves into the essence of being an ally. She discusses the need for 'unlikely allies' in the fight for justice and the importance of recognizing our privileges. Dr. Tyler shares poignant childhood experiences with systemic racism and highlights the transition from being a bystander to an active advocate. She emphasizes inclusivity and the power of diverse voices in shaping equitable systems, urging everyone to leverage their resources for meaningful change.
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Salad Surprise
Dr. Mosby-Tyler recounts her first dinner at a white family's home during desegregation.
She mistook the salad course for the entire meal, highlighting cultural differences and snap judgments.
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Assumptions Hinder Allyship
Assumptions, often unconscious, hinder allyship by preventing genuine understanding and listening.
We project our own ideas of others' needs instead of truly hearing them.
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Steps to Allyship
Mitigate your own biases, both conscious and unconscious.
Amplify marginalized voices, practice selflessness, and avoid burdening others with your education.
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What do we mean when we call ourselves “allies”? For Dr. Dwinita 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. Dwinita 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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