May is AAPI+ Month (Asian American and Pacific Islander + Month). During this month, we celebrate, commemorate, and honor the accomplishments and contributions of Asian Americans throughout history. This is also a time that we can discuss and bring more awareness to the continuous work that still needs to be done to create more equity in our world. In this week’s episode, I am joined by Kim “Kimfer” Flanders-Rye, Founder of Inclusion Equals for a discussion on busting the “model minority myth”. Key takeaways from our discussion include: Defining what is the model minority myth and where/when it came about Discussing stereotypes and tropes in the media and how they display in the workplace Understanding why the model minority myth is so dangerous and how we can work to dismantle it as a part of broader diversity and inclusion effortsWhat is code-switching and why is it so detrimental in the workplace ...and more!Enjoy this episode? Share it with a friend or colleague!Follow us at @stopblamingavocados on Instagram.

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