Resources

We as Uncommon recognized that it can be hard to do life without having any proper support. Here are some resources below that can aid you in your life journey.

Diversity

  • International business expert Erin Meyer helps readers understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, The Cultural Map, perfect for work and personal life.

  • Diversify is a book that explores the value we place on social packaging and how it shapes the way we see ourselves, determines who we become, and limits the opportunities available to us. It offers practical tools for challenging those limitations and diversifying. The book combines sharp observations, case studies, and interviews with leaders to provide a proactive guide to beating social division and reaching our potential as a society.

  • Perrine Farque's book Inclusion provides practical advice, case studies, and tools to help business leaders become inclusive leaders. The book emphasizes the importance of inclusion in creating engaged, productive, and profitable workplaces. It also explores the impact of an inclusive workplace and who can contribute to creating one.

  • George The Poet is an awe-inspiring performer and influential speaker.

    Versed in social, economic, and political issues, he provides insightful yet creative spoken word performances, stories, and talks – addressing the latest affairs on his podcast, Have You Heard George’s Podcast? @GeorgeThePoet.

  • Nicola is a vocal advocate for LBGT+ inclusion and diversity, consistently motivating other women to break boundaries and stigmas. She shares her excitement for female success frequently on her Twitter @NicolaAdamsOBE and captures beautiful moments of her success on her Instagram @NicolaAdams.

  • Ade Adepitan is a notable television presenter and Paralympic basketball player. With his determination and drive, Ade has never allowed his disability to stop him from achieving success. Awarded an MBE in 2006 for his services to disability sports and previously hosting the Winter Paralympic Games in 2014, Ade is a representative and supporter of disability and race inclusion. A popular Twitter user, Ade, speaks on the changes and resources necessary for disabled people and shares his family life on Instagram, @AdeAdepitan.

  • As a UN Advisor with five academic degrees, Michelle is on a mission to help businesses implement intersectional thinking and inspire females to advance their careers regardless of boundaries. Motivating women and business owners online, Michelle is active across all platforms, with over 15K Instagram, 15K Facebook followers, and 32K LinkedIn followers.

  • With her career as her passion, Ayo demonstrates how to succeed as a Black woman in professional spaces with gender and race bias. On her Instagram, @officialayosokale, she also posts about living life like it’s golden!

  • Jonathan is one of Business Equality Magazine’s 40 LGBT Leaders Under 40, accredited for making a difference in society. Jonathan Lovitz is devoted to increasing inclusion and diversity in business and politics. As Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Jonathan is a spokesman for economic opportunities, business experience, leadership, and advancements in the LGBT+ community. As a lover of politics, Star Trek, and musicals, Jonathan is on Twitter talking about the things he loves to over 18K followers on @JDLovitz.

  • The book "Blindspot" is a stimulating read that delves into the subtle biases we all hold due to cultural attitudes towards certain social groups. The authors utilize the Implicit Association Test to uncover these biases, providing us with a better understanding of how our perceptions impact our judgments of others' character, skills, and potential. By acknowledging our prejudices, we can modify our beliefs and behaviors to treat everyone fairly.

  • Being neutral is not enough when it comes to racism. We must actively be anti-racist, according to Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the Antiracism Research and Policy Center. Kendi debunks myths and taboos about racism, including the idea of a post-racial society. He teaches us how to be a positive force for change by identifying and combatting racism in all its forms, including how it intersects with other factors such as ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality.

  • If you want to hear stories about intersectionality, NPR’s “Code Switch” is the show for you. This podcast looks at how intersectionality impacts every area of people’s lives, from the home to the workplace and everywhere else in between. Listen for raw discussions about race and the tough questions that must be addressed to create an equitable society.

Faith & Spirituality

  • The New Evangelicals is an inclusive, Jesus-centered community that holds space for those marginalized by the evangelical church through building community, exploring faith and advocating for systemic change.

  • Naked Pastor is the brand name of author and cartoonist David Hayward. Hayward started a blog called “Naked Pastor” in 2006 and initiated his public analysis of religion, religious communities, and spirituality through his writings, art, and cartoons. Hayward was one of the first people (possibly the first) to start using the word deconstruction in relation to faith. His work includes topics like spiritual aNaked Pastorbuse, faith deconstruction, evangelicals, Women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.

  • Rethinking God with Tacos is Derek Turner and Jason Clark, two fellas who really like tacos discovering, with friends, that God is like Jesus, that God is love, and His love is better than our most incredible thoughts, better than our wildest imaginings, and even better than our best biblical understanding. Just two guys are talking with terrific guests, rethinking.

Mental Health

  • icuTalks are committed to ending the stigma against mental health within ourselves, the church, and our communities. Please click to find resources to grief counseling, addiction, crisis hotlines, and more

Our Purpose

To be a safe space where ALL are welcome to find a community, process through their beliefs, struggles well, and do life together. We are faith-based. We understand that life changes happen in communities.

Our Vision

To be a safe space where ALL are welcomed regardless of gender orientation, ethnicity, church affiliation, or religious belief. We welcome all walks of life to our gatherings.

Our Belief

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