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Rise and Resist: How to Reclaim Workplace Equity and Justice
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Business GeneralBlack American Studies
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Publisher: Ascent Audio
Published: Feb 24 2026
Language: English
As the unprecedented backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion intensifies--with corporations dismantling initiatives and lawmakers passing anti-DEI legislation--this tactical handbook arms advocates with resistance strategies drawn from Black historical movements.
Dr. Janice Gassam Asare transforms centuries of Black resistance wisdom into modern resistance plans, wielding ethical AI as a force multiplier to create sustainable change that outlasts corporate whims and political cycles.
Each chapter grounds modern workplace tactics in revolutionary approaches of more than twenty prominent Black historical figures, including the following:
Whether you're a DEI practitioner navigating corporate pushback, an employee experiencing equity rollbacks, or a leader committed to sustainable inclusion, this handbook provides battle-tested strategies for preserving workplace equity--even in hostile environments.
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