The Amplify DEI Community is a community to support you to activate your DEI journey to build inclusive environments.

Amplify DEI Community

Introduction

Hi, My name is Vivian Acquah, and I am born &amp; raised in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As an inclusive workplace wellness advocate, I advise leaders about workplace wellness + diversity, equity &amp; inclusion.I had to do the unbearable that is explaining to my 6-year son what happened to George Floyd. To move the needle faster during the lockdown, I decided to create a virtual summit called: Amplify DEI with 69 experts.I am here to learn how to integrate design sprints with the work that I do to support companies with creating inclusive workplaces.Some fun facts about me:<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t22/1.5/16/1f466_1f3fd.png" alt="👦🏽">Orlando (my son 2013) is the reason why I’m advocating for inclusive workplaces<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t84/1.5/16/1f399.png" alt="🎙️">“A-Kwaa” is how you pronounce my last name<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdc/1.5/16/1f1ec_1f1ed.png" alt="🇬🇭">Roots are from Ghana<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸">Love visiting the US, especially California<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tef/1.5/16/1f49c.png" alt="💜">Purple/Fuchsia is my color<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1.5/16/1f308.png" alt="🌈">Cisgender Woman<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/1.5/16/1f3f7.png" alt="🏷️">Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t47/1.5/16/1f336.png" alt="🌶️">I like spicy food<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t89/1.5/16/1f910.png" alt="🤐">I have a non BS/ Keep It Real Approach<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t14/1.5/16/1f34d.png" alt="🍍">I always include “food” in my talks ( so you have been warned)<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8f/1.5/16/1f916.png" alt="🤖">I am a proud NERD,<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png" alt="❤️">Star Wars

Hi, My name is Vivian Acquah, and I am born &amp; raised in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As an inclusive workplace wellness advocate, I advise leaders about workplace wellness + diversity, equity &amp; inclusion.I had to do the unbe

Who is Vivian Acquah?

Amplify DEI '21 Bingo

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Amplify DEI Summit Bingo Day 1

General

We know how important it is for the Amplify DEI Community to be a place where people feel safe to communicate.We take our duty to eliminate abuse seriously, so we have developed a set of Community Rules to serve as guide for members. These rules are here to ensure everyone can participate in public conversations freely and safely.&nbsp; Safety1. &nbsp;You cannot threaten violence against an individual or a group of people. We also prohibit the glorification of violence. 2. You cannot threaten or promote terrorism or violent extremism. 3. We have zero tolerance for any ***ual exploitation. 4. &nbsp;You cannot engage in the targeted harassment of someone, or incite other people to do so. This includes wishing or hoping that someone experiences physical harm.&nbsp;5. &nbsp;You cannot engage in hateful conduct or promote violence against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, caste, ***ual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease.&nbsp; 6. &nbsp;You cannot promote or encourage suicide or self-harm.&nbsp; 7. &nbsp;You cannot post content that is excessively gory or share violent or adult content within profile or header images. Content depicting ***ual violence and/or ***ault is also not permitted.&nbsp; 8. &nbsp;You cannot use this community for any unlawful purpose or in furtherance of illegal activities. This includes selling, buying, or facilitating transactions in illegal goods or services, as well as certain types of regulated goods or services.&nbsp; Privacy1. &nbsp;You cannot publish or post other people's private information (such as home phone number and address) without their express authorization and permission. We also prohibit threatening to expose private information or incentivizing others to do so. 2. &nbsp;You cannot post or share intimate photos or nudity videos of someone that were produced or distributed without their consent. Authenticity1. &nbsp;You cannot use this community in a manner intended to artificially amplify or suppress information, spam, or engage in manipulative behavior that disrupt people’s experience on the platform. 2. &nbsp;You cannot use this community for the purpose of manipulating or interfering in elections or other civic processes.&nbsp; 3. &nbsp;You cannot commit impersonation of individuals, groups, or organizations in a manner that is intended to or does mislead, confuse, or deceive others. 4. &nbsp;You cannot deceptively share synthetic or manipulated content that is likely to cause harm. 5. &nbsp;You cannot violate others’ intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark.If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please report it immediately.You can report it to the Amplify DEI team via <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:support@amplifydei.com">support@amplifydei.com</a>.&nbsp;

We know how important it is for the Amplify DEI Community to be a place where people feel safe to communicate.We take our duty to eliminate abuse seriously, so we have developed a set of Community Rules to serve as guide

Amplify DEI Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Amplify DEI Community. You are officially now an Amplify DEI Champion and we are incredibly excited to have you.Start by creating a post to help us get to know you better!Here are some questions to help you get started:<ul><li>Can you share something that people can’t find on your LinkedIn profile?&nbsp;</li><li>Why have I joined the Amplified DEI community ?</li><li>What would you tell your younger self about diversity, equity and inclusion?</li></ul>

👋 Say Hello!

Welcome to the Amplify DEI Community. You are officially now an Amplify DEI Champion and we are incredibly excited to have you.Start by creating a post to help us get to know you better!Here