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Feb 15, 2022

My Introduction to Design Sprints

In February 2020, I attended Getting Started with Design Sprints hosted by Design Sprints London. Being new to design and UX, I was excited to get down to business and learn a new way of tackling a problem. …

Design

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My Introduction to Design Sprints
My Introduction to Design Sprints
Design

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Feb 15, 2022

Educate Yourself: Why White People Must Take Responsibility for Understanding Black History

By Laura Donohue and Sadie Kempner Growing up, Black History month was a fun month for me. In my public school back in New York, (PS 261 represent!), we would learn about African American abolitionists, freedom fighters, and artists. One particular memory that stands out is dancing to Bob Marley’s…

Social Justice

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Social Justice

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Feb 15, 2022

How to Create a Safety Plan

A safety plan is something that is written or thought of ahead of time to help you remember how to respond to certain stressful scenarios. Performing fire drills at your workplace or school is an example of a safety plan. You practice leaving your belongings behind, exit the building calmly…

Social Justice

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Social Justice

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Feb 15, 2022

Activist Listening

As a social worker, a big part of my role is to listen to children and families. I listen to their stories that range from their triumphs, struggles, and trauma. To build trust with my clients, I need to show them that I’m listening and that I care. This is…

Social Justice

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Social Justice

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Feb 15, 2022

Notice Your Privilege with Social GGGRRAAACCCEEESSS

No, my cat didn’t just roll around on my keyboard (although he does do that sometimes). It’s a real acronym and it’s packed with information! Social GGGRRAAACCCEEESSS is a shorthand way to recognize the diversity and difference that exists in our lives. Each letter stands for a different aspect of…

Social Justic

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Notice Your Privilege with Social GGGRRAAACCCEEESSS
Notice Your Privilege with Social GGGRRAAACCCEEESSS
Social Justic

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Feb 15, 2022

Conquering Imposter Syndrome

It’s that annoying little voice in your head again making you question yourself. It doesn’t matter if you have the right degree, you’ve done whatever it is your doing several times successfully, it just keeps coming back. It’s the gift that keeps on giving and you’ve lost your gift receipt…

Imposter Syndrome

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Imposter Syndrome

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Feb 15, 2022

Dealing with Micro-Aggressions

Let me paint a picture for you. Let’s say a black woman is giving a talk on something she is an expert in. She has spent hundreds of hours perfecting her knowledge in this area, thus making her qualified to talk about this particular subject. After the talk, a white…

Social Justice

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Social Justice

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Feb 15, 2022

How Anti-Rape Tech Perpetuates Victim Blaming and Increases the Burden of Responsibility

Strong content notice for mentions of rape and sexual violence. If you feel Note: This piece focuses on women (cis and non-cisgender) as well as non-gender binary people as survivors of rape and sexual assault as it disproportionately affects me as a cis-gender woman and that population. …

Violence Against Women

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Violence Against Women

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Laura

Laura

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Social worker turned UX researcher.

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