What’s in a word? You might have noticed on our Instagram account that we have a series called “What’s the Word,” where we explore terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We created this series as a response to needs we heard in the community: people wanted to learn more about inclusive language, and at the same time they felt overwhelmed about where to start. Project Deviate believes that language is deeply interwoven in DEI work, though how we choose to focus on language can impact our ability to be vulnerable, stay curious, and deviate from harmful norms.

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