“Yes, And” by Second City‘s Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton. (external link to purchase book) Chapter 4 is focused on their efforts toward diversity within the company. Preview: Executives from The Second City—the world’s premier comedy theater and school of improvisation—reveal… Read more ›

Diversity at Work: Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment in the HR Council of Canada library. Another toolkit for embracing diversity in the workplace. Preview: Ideas for embracing diversity in the workplace Learn about the cultural backgrounds, lives and… Read more ›

You Have to Want It: Diversity in Ensemble Theatres (downloadable pdf) by Monty Cole. When asked by six different theatre companies in one week “How do I diversify my theatre’s ensemble?” Monty Cole takes to Howl Round to write a thorough… Read more ›

Yes and No: Conversations About Thriving with Artists of Color in the Twin Cities, a report for the McKnight Foundation. Interviewees were asked “What does it mean for you to thrive as a working artist of color?” “Are you thriving now?” “What do you need to… Read more ›

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Balancing Workplace Diversity Initiatives and Nondiscrimination Laws (downloadable pdf) created by Megan Anderson & Sarah Duniway of Gray Plant Mooty and Alfonso Wenker of the MN Council on Foundations. Focuses on diversity of Boards and also Affirmative Action… Read more ›

Steady Growth and Big Changes Ahead: The Regional Forecast to 2040 from Metro Stats. Statistics on job growth and demographic shifts in the Twin Cities in the next two decades.

I’m a black actor. Here’s how inequality works when you’re not famous. by Bear Bellinger for Vox. Recounting his own experiences with auditioning and performing for stage and television, Bear sounds the call for more diverse environments.

Employer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace (downloadable pdf) by the Ottowa Chamber of Commerce. From our neighbors to the north, this guide contains a lot of tips for working across and through cultural differences, for preparing your workplace to… Read more ›

Eliminating Bias: Working Effectively with your Muslim Clients and Colleagues (downloadable pdf) by Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota. A powerpoint covering the basics of Islam as well as workplace implications for Muslim employees and clients. Preview:  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Big Picture (downloadable pdf) by Andre Koen for PAHRTS. An easy to understand breakdown of the differences and connections between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the questions you need to ask to assess where you are on… Read more ›