Don't Just Talk About it, Be About It
summary
Asserts that talking is the first actionable step toward change, cites studies on a name-based callback gap and 1–2% representation for Black and Hispanic developers, and links microaggressions and code‑switching to attrition. Recommends concrete practices: run workshops and mentoring, audit hiring for unconscious bias, keep a repository of snappy comebacks, interrupt interruptions to amplify voices, demand published diversity results, and set realistic boundaries and self-care to avoid burnout.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:48Diversity is a hot topic
- 2:15Why talk about diversity
- 5:00Love hate relationship
- 5:46The meritocracy argument
- 10:21Talk about it
- 11:12Be mindful
- 16:44How not to get derailed
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