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2024 Virtual Privilege Walk
Thursday, July 25 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Join us for our annual virtual privilege walk, led by the creator of the session, Jackie Ferguson. This is a live-only event, so make sure you clear your schedule to join us.
Get a Glimpse of the Experience
What is privilege? People often link privilege to race, gender, or affluence. Others believe privilege is connected to how hard you work or a direct reflection of you as an individual, but is it really?
Explore the complex concept of privilege with a virtual privilege walk. Jackie will guide attendees through 41 questions to uncover personal levels of privilege. After the walk, a panel of special guests will discuss their privilege numbers and experiences with privilege throughout their lives. Leave the session empowered to interact with more empathy and kindness in every space, and with all people – in the workplace and beyond.
Praise for TDM's Virtual Privilege Walk
More than 10,000 individuals at organizations across the globe have benefited from participating in our virtual privilege walks. Here's what a few past participants have to say about their experience.
"Words can hardly describe the amount of insight and emotion conveyed in this webinar. It felt like I was a part of something much greater than myself."
"I've never participated in a privilege walk before and didn't know what to expect. I was in awe of the content and sharing of participants."
"Jackie was incredibly warm, welcoming and inclusive. I loved her energy. The panelists were so brave in their vulnerability."
"It was a very moving and emotional experience. Great time and space to reflect on the privilege I have and how I can advocate others and support my students to overcome their own barriers."
"This is my second year attending this event and I always walk away with a renewed awareness and charge to always use my experiences to inspire and encourage others. This year was no different."
"Best webinar I've ever attended."
Meet the Facilitator
Jackie Ferguson, CDE
Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and vice president of content and programming at The Diversity Movement. A member of the 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list, she wrote the bestselling The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership. Ferguson hosts “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox” a podcast cited among the top 5% downloaded globally.
Meet the Panelists
Chi Nwakuche
Chidubem (ChiChi) Nwakuche is a Nigerian-American. As a former foster kid, she participates in advocacy work for foster kids and those who have aged out of foster care. She is passionate about the various realms of social justice and equity.
Bennett McAuley
Bennett McAuley is a DEI Program Manager at SAS. He serves at the administrative and strategic lead for the company’s Employee Inclusion Group; but he can also be seen acting as a consultant for projects, managers, and external partners regarding best practices for DEI integration and empowerment. Bennett is a proud holder of a Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics from NC Central University and a Master of Statistics from NC State. He is a firm believer in the power of data storytelling, and how—in the right hands—it can be used to inspire and drive meaningful change. His passion for ethical data practices and outreach have landed him in the perfect position to be able to serve his community, and he is humbled to be able to go to bed each day knowing he made a difference in just even one person’s life.
Jonathan Frederick
Jonathan is an award-winning science communication and informal education expert working in museum leadership at the intersections of higher education, cultural institutions, and authentic, inclusive community collaboration. He is currently serving with a talented team as the CEO of Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theater in downtown Raleigh, NC. His two elementary-school aged children always keep him guessing and are quick with frank feedback about his attempts at experimental cooking.
Elaine Lin Hering
Elaine Lin Hering works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She is the former Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She is the author of the USA Today Bestselling book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully (Penguin, 2024).
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