Want to do better? 15 questions to ask yourself
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What can I do in my own role to simplify publishing for newcomers?
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What are my reference points when talking about writing “taste” or “quality”?
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How can I learn why “lived experience” may be a qualification for Black people?
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How can I compare a book to others beyond the race of its author (themes, style, form)?
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How can I avoid giving more work to Black colleagues than white ones; shall we book sensitivity reads for all our books?
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What can I do as a manager to invite fairness by creating a progression path based on business merit?
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Do I tend to feel more comfortable hiring people who look like me?
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What further reading can I undertake to understand why the “BAME” acronym is often inadequate?
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How can I ensure my understanding of diversity and inclusion doesn’t stop at race?
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Which books can I read to understand what it means to “disavow white supremacy”?
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Why is it important to do more than just attend unconscious bias training?
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What more can we do in my team to acquaint ourselves with and invest in Black audiences?
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How can I ensure that my Black authors/colleagues are compensated equally to my white ones?
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What can I do in my commissioning to ensure Black authors’ expertise is respected?
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Am I only involving Black authors/colleagues when discussing matters of race?
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