Author Archives: Abigail Thompson

This is one of those moments where everything changed. And so, we need to change how our communications meet the moment in 5 key areas.

December 16, 2020

There have been 3 moments in recent history that have changed the way we view the world: September 11th, the financial crisis of 2007-2009, and now. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the events leading up to and following the murder of George Floyd, all of us have experienced foundational shifts in how we work, live, and interact. In times of extreme change, how we hear and interpret messages shifts.

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5 LANGUAGE SHIFTS YOU CAN MAKE TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE

October 23, 2020

It’s easy to lose sight of this history when certain words and phrases start to be used more widely. But that history can be harmful. As a result, many of us unknowingly use harmful language without thinking about its origins and without intending to hurt anyone.

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Language of Hispanic + Latinx Identity

October 16, 2020

Yesterday marked the end of National Hispanic Heritage month, a month intended to “celebrate the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic and Latin Americans to our culture and society.” So while events looked a little differently this year, at m+p, we wanted to use this time to reflect on what this heritage means to our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues and friends. How does it translate in their day-to-day, and the contributions they make beyond just this month?

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Author Archives: Abigail Thompson

This is one of those moments where everything changed. And so, we need to change how our communications meet the moment in 5 key areas.

5 LANGUAGE SHIFTS YOU CAN MAKE TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE

Language of Hispanic + Latinx Identity

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