Creating meaningful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you make training stick? How do you address sensitive topics without putting people on the defensive? The answer might surprise you: using cartoons to support diversity and inclusion. This innovative approach is transforming how organizations tackle complex…
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Using Cartoons to Support Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Cartoons for Employee Resource Groups
Whether you’re celebrating Pride Month, raising awareness for Neurodiversity Week, or organizing a mentoring event, cartoons for employee resource groups can add clarity, warmth, and energy to your message. In an environment where ERG leaders often rely on internal newsletters, email, or Slack posts to engage their communities, visuals that stand out—and make people smile—can…
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“Less than Super Man” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Last month’s contest featured a cartoon by Ken Levine, who joined our judging panel. Ken is not only a New Yorker cartoonist; he’s an Emmy-winning screenwriter who’s worked on some of the greatest television comedies of all time, including M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Frasier. In Ken’s drawing, a woman is standing in the doorway of what…
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Using Cartoons to Spark Dialogue Around Sensitive Workplace Issues
Cartoons for sensitive workplace conversations can be surprisingly effective. Where corporate language often tiptoes or over-explains, cartoons cut straight to the point with a touch of humor that softens the edges. When used thoughtfully, they can open up important conversations that might otherwise feel uncomfortable, confrontational, or even avoided altogether. For a more in depth…
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How HR and DEI Teams Can Use Cartoons in Inclusion Initiatives
HR and DEI teams are tasked with creating cultures of belonging, equity, and psychological safety. While this often involves written policies and formal training, visual communication tools—especially cartoons—can provide a valuable layer of engagement. Cartoons are accessible, concise, and capable of conveying complex dynamics in a single frame. When used thoughtfully, they can support inclusion…
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