equalityforall Archives - Jason (Jay) Smith

End Gun Violence
MIXED RACE • DEI-B ADVOCATE • CLOUD ALCHEMIST
SERVERLESS • KUBERNETES • APPMOD SPECIALIST @ GOOGLE CLOUD
TRAVELER • KOMBUCHA BREWER
(ALL OF MY OPINIONS ARE MY OWN)

Navigating #BlackLivesMatter while Being Mixed Race

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DISCLAIMER: Everything I write here is based on my own personal experiences growing up in a predominantly white, far-right conservative, evangelical environment in Texas. I will be making comments about my experience that may make people uncomfortable but please respect my story and my experiences. It would also be a good time for a gut check… Continue reading Navigating #BlackLivesMatter while Being Mixed Race

An Open Letter to Managers of Black Employees

This year has indeed been a stressful one for many reasons. I empathize with anyone who has dealt with these issues. Many smarter people than myself have written about the pandemic, the election, Hong Kong, the economy, and everything else going on in the world. Right now, I want to take this opportunity to talk about something that really hits home for me.