Honoring Black History Month

The weight of this moment is heavy, but together we are stronger. In honor of Black History month, we invite you to join us in taking action against inequity..We’re sharing guidance for strengthening relationships,, resources to support impacted communities and prompts to reflect on ways to construct the present we dream of.  

Guidance

Whether you want to make changes in your community or your company, we offer training for any size or situation.

Resources

From personal stories to professional resources, find best practices and inspiration for your DEI journey.

Action Plan

Before taking action, it’s essential to consider how — and why — we want to show up. Taking time for self-discovery is one of the most critical steps in making lasting changes.

Guidance

Building a workplace that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion starts with the desire to make meaningful change. But getting started can feel overwhelming. Our team of consultants have decades of experience educating organizations and facilitating trainings that provide strategies and tools to address conflict, increase accountability and promote collaboration. We engage through learning principles that are trauma-informed, human-centered and rooted in empathy.

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Resources

From crisis comms to radical candor, hiring to holidays, we’ve compiled a collection of cultural histories, personal reflections and industry insights to inform and inspire everyone on their DEI journey. Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates.

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Action

Ready to make an immediate impact on your community? Our Reflection Journal is designed to help you get started with themed prompts, thought-provoking exercises, and mindful reflections you can use for group discussions. For those interested in bringing this content to their workplace or organization, you can also contact us for a Facilitator Guide.

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Empowering inclusion for any organization

At Construct the Present, we believe that change can happen on any scale. That’s why we offer training and consulting services that are customizable for your needs and budget. Our latest offering is designed to support social impact organizations and small businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to help at the individual level?

We have the most impact on the relationships and communities we hold close. We suggest continuing and deepening your relationship with a structured weekly or monthly get together. Most recent actions taken by inequitable individuals ask us to isolate and be fearful. Resistance can look like leaning into community and opening conversations that have been put on the back burner. Our reflection Journal can lead you to deeper conversations with structure & empathy artists.

How do I get my company to invest in DEI training?

The best way to garner buy-in for a culture shift within an organization is to align it with the business goals, strategic plan, and people’s needs. Are there existing barriers, perspectives, or data you can point to within your organization? Attrition rates, team dynamics, ESG focuses, or community reputation can activate leadership to invest in people resources. Construct the Present’s approach to DEI is to humanize the workplace. Where could your organization lean into humanity people over profit?

Does Construct the Present need volunteers?

We are always looking for co-conspirators with marketing talents to amplify our work and support messaging. If you are looking for a more hands onnapproach We recommend reaching out to the following organizations for volunteer opportunities:

  • Equitable Giving Circle
  • Imagine Black
  • Taste for Equity
  • Portland Backpack
  • NAACP

I’m interested in becoming a trainer. Do you offer courses for this?

  • We have a train-the Trainer course that will be rolling out in Spring 2025. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.
  • We also have a leadership program that is perfect for aspiring facilitators. It’s called Constructing Autenticidad and will be accepting applications in October 2025

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