Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) often brings discomfort, particularly for those who are new to the conversation or feel uncertain about how to...
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Our blog page offers personal reflections and professional resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here you can find explanations of DEI services and our team’s industry best practices. Check it out and share with your community. If you have a request or an idea email us at support@constructthepresent.com
Stop, Start, Continue
One of the most insidious forms of racial discrimination is the process of “othering,” which involves treating individuals or groups as strange or exotic in...
The Election Still Shapes Racial Equity
Dear Readers, this blog post post doesn’t have the same sunny tone. We felt we needed to take a moment and acknowledge the current events and recent...
Celebrate Day of the Dead & Human Rights
A Short Celebration The Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a beautiful holiday in Mexican culture, where people honor and celebrate the lives of loved...
From Story Lover to Storyteller: Embracing Identity and Purpose
Discovering Where Strength Meets Vulnerability Stories have the power to transport us to new worlds, and from a young age, I was captivated by that...
Letter from the Founder
Dear Constructors, As a Black woman, business owner, native Portlander, and a few other identities or not… I am acutely aware of how intersecting...
Constructing Autenticidad BIPOC Leadership Program
Welcome to the Constructing Autenticidad BIPOC Leadership Program! A collaborative venture between Construct the Present and Autentica Consulting. This...
Everyone means ALL
Intent, Impact, and Inclusion Inclusion. The intent is to include everyone in the conversation. The intent is to make sure all are a part of the process. The...
Free-Dom through a DEI Lens
Summertime Freedom Like clockwork, summer invites conversations about freedom. Born of predictable and temporary sun-filled PNW skies and perhaps long...
We Built Trust into Everything We Did
At the heart of advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives lies a fundamental truth: trust is a non-negotiable. This client spotlight tells...
Voices of Construct The Present: Black History Month 2024
Construct the Present is a Black woman owned diversity, equity, and inclusion firm based out of Portland, Oregon. February is a time for us to reflect on how...
5 Lessons from Radical Candor on effective communication among diverse teams
In today's dynamic workplaces, effective team communication is not just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of collaboration, innovation, and ultimately,...
How to Hire with Intention
Construct The Present (Certified B corp) is starting the year off strong with a team we are so proud of! I feel honored to work alongside Alexis BralyJames...
Dressing for your OWN Standard
How I Set the Tone for the Day Setting the tone for the day starts with the closet. It creates a conversation with the creative part of your brain, the pulse...
Holiday Season Inclusion and Belonging
In a world filled with material abundance, the true value of experiences often helps strengthen organizational culture. How do you do this in an inclusive...
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