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"Focus on what you're passionate about and make it an offering, package it, and then do your research." - Cicely Hunter

Welcome to Speaking 4 Profit, where your voice is your power! I'm Evolve Benton and for this Speakers Room Live episode, Cicely Hunter talks about the significance of understanding black history, recognizing racial barriers, and effectively eradicating racism in the workplace. It's time to change the narrative and allow empowerment among all people!

Cicely Hunter is a doctoral candidate in the Department of American Studies at Saint Louis University, where she received her M.A. in 2016. She is a scholar, educator, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional who focuses on race, Black social movements, visual culture, and urban studies during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries

[00:01 - 11:08] Eradicating Racism by Embracing Diversity and Equity

• Cicely on pursuing her mission
• • Working on research regarding anti-blackness and race riots prompted her to create classes.
  • Position yourself to speak on these topics.
• The implications of the act of service
• • The emotional labor required for this position is immense.
  • It is about speaking up about problems that are transpiring.
  • Navigating through a transition requires acknowledging your feelings but carrying on the path.

[11:09 - 22:16] Recognizing the Racial Barriers and Allowing Breakthrough

• Public-facing work
• • This aspect allows for broader reach and better connections.
• Tips for anti-racism in organizations
• • Recognize the history and understand the racial barriers.
  • It is more than representation - consistency in establishing equity is key.
• Being a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional
• • The environment can be hostile, so be prepared!
  • Know who your allies are and check your resources.

[22:17 - 27:08] Reshaping and Revamping of Mindset for Valuable Service

• Finding your voice as a professional
• • Be comfortable to be out in public to speak.
  • Know your offers and expand your network.
• Touching people's lives
• • Hone into your power to give back through your act of service.

[27:09 - 30:20] Final Thoughts

• Connect with Cicely Hunter – leave a review and comment (links below)
• Closing thoughts and advice from Cicely and Evolve 

Key Quotes:

"It's okay to sit in how you feel and then you keep going, right?... But make sure that you're establishing yourself in a space where you feel comfortable." - Cicely Hunter

"Make sure that you're regularly checking in with your staff because just to have, like, one session where you talk about race one time, that does a disservice to the work that you can be so impactful at doing." - Cicely Hunter

Connect with Cicely!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cicely-hunter-25580867/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cicely.hunter.5

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