episode 4: rethinking diversity

<p>A conversation among the Spacemakers discussing the importance of taking racial diversity further into true inclusion and what that looks like. Is there a difference between diversity and inclusion?&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Discussion questions:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Does my immediate circle look and think just like me?&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who do the people I respect and follow look like?&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Does my church or community reflect the demographics of my area in race, economic status, or age? Why or why not?</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a demographic that I actively avoid? Why?</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;⁃&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do different types of people feel comfortable talking to me? Why or why not?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Books:</p> <p>“Stamped from the Beginning” by Ibram X Kendi</p> <p>“Crossing the Line: Race, Culture and Kingdom” by Michael Burns</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcasts:</p> <p>The Messy Middle Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/0RMi7iJFtx1xJCWn5AnntU?si=MpyAJrvCStuJ--QS9cCMDg&amp;dl_branch=1)</p> <p>All Things to All People Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/0h2lIQXvbeQjKF5dkTGVRi?si=HkwRjA0qQ86JELDldZsumA&amp;dl_branch=1)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Blog:</p> <p>Black Tax and White Benefits by Gordon Ferguson (http://blacktaxandwhitebenefits.com)</p>