Lina Cañon of Nur Group joins Nadia and Rob to talk about the lack of lived experience in non-profit leadership, gaps in philanthropy and venture capital systems, and why we all need to get together (in person) in community to solve societal problems. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Congress shutting down a DEI office and changes to how the US Census collects race data. Later, Rob rants about SHRM endorsing an anti-DEI politician and Nadia raves about all of the great things happening in women's college basketball.

Learn more about the articles mentioned:

• Congressional staff are still not representative of the people they serve — so why did Congress close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion? | The Hill | https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4567773-our-lawmakers-are-still-not-representative-of-the-people-they-serve-so-why-did-congress-close-its-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/
• US government changing how it asks about people’s race and ethnicity | 7NEWS | https://whdh.com/news/us-government-changing-how-it-asks-about-peoples-race-and-ethnicity/
• Hijab-wearing players in women’s NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others | Western Mass News | https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/04/01/hijab-wearing-players-womens-ncaa-tournament-hope-inspire-others/

Learn more about Nur Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nur-group/people/

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