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A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION by Lori Dickes

Dear MPA Friends,

As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month and all of those who fought for civil rights before him and continue to fight against inequities today, I hope you will reflect on opportunities to choose inclusiveness in your professional and personal life.

I read a book recently which underscored the important difference between diversity and inclusion. Just because we have more people of color, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, or origin in the room does not mean that these individuals or groups are “included” in a meaningful way.  My takeaway is that inclusiveness requires intentionally listening, hearing and using the diverse voices and ideas that human experiences bring. I trust we all can find ways to be more inclusive in our lives.   Lori



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