Rise and Resist (How to Reclaim Workplace Equity and Justice)

Practical strategies drawn from resistance movements to combat DEI backlash and build sustainable workplace equity in today's hostile climate.

As the unprecedented backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion intensifies—with corporations dismantling initiatives, lawmakers passing anti-DEI legislation, and post-George Floyd promises abandoned—this tactical handbook arms advocates with revolutionary resistance strategies drawn from Black historical movements.

Dr. Janice Gassam Asare delivers a powerful guide that merges historical wisdom with modern technology:

• The RISE Framework (Recognize, Inform, Strategize, Execute) to combat systematic resistance
• Documentation techniques for workplace injustice inspired by Ida B. Wells
• Coalition-building methods from Ella Baker and Fred Hampton
• Narrative control strategies drawn from Toni Morrison and Angela Davis
• AI tools to track bias, monitor rollbacks, and strengthen advocacy

Each chapter grounds modern workplace tactics in revolutionary approaches of prominent Black historical figures. Whether you're a DEI practitioner navigating corporate pushback, an employee experiencing equity rollbacks, or a leader committed to sustainable inclusion, this handbook provides battle-tested strategies for preserving workplace equity—even in hostile environments.

This isn't just about surviving the backlash—it's about reimagining workplaces where everyone thrives.

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