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Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 21, 20213 min read
Knowing and Growing Beyond Shame and Blame (4 of 4) | Hope Springs Eternal
I recall hearing a trial commentator talk about the fact that there really is no victory in this, because this was one incident. And yes,...



Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 14, 20212 min read
Knowing and Growing Beyond Shame and Blame (3 of 4) | Matters of the Heart
As I was sitting on my couch waiting for the verdict to be read, I was thinking about the few days of testimony that I was able to...



Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
May 7, 20211 min read
Knowing and Growing Beyond Shame and Blame (2 of 4) | Forgive Forever… For as Long as It Takes
The other memory that came to me as I heard the verdict reminded me of the words of Dr. King, when he said, “Forgiveness is not an...



Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Knowing and Growing Beyond Shame and Blame (1 of 4) | For Ourselves and Each Other
This month I want to reflect on the ways in which shame and blame around diversity issues can keep us from knowing (ourselves and others)...


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Jan 29, 20212 min read
Countdown to Belonging
Some of the most well-intentioned executive leaders, in some cases, even Chief Diversity Officers, seem to think that the countdown to...


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Nov 7, 20202 min read
Be Encouraged | Be Courageous
The other day I was telling my mother about the wonderful time I had teaching a class for UCSD. It was more than a class. It was a...


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May 13, 20203 min read
2020 And The New Normal: Back to Basics | 3 of 3
Continue to make time for walks with the families that held us together and kept us somewhat sane during a time of unimaginable craziness.


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May 6, 20203 min read
2020 And The New Normal: Our Collective Defining Moment | 2 of 3
What we are experiencing and will continue to struggle with for the foreseeable future, is what can be considered a “defining moment.”


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Apr 29, 20203 min read
2020 And The New Normal: Not Just Another Day | 1 of 3
When the Coronavirus, or Covid-19, embedded itself into our public consciousness, we tried to retain a sense of normalcy.
At least I did.
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