California: 88
Florida: 67
New York: 44
Georgia: 38
Michigan: 27
Colorado: 22
Arizona: 21
Those numbers represent the number of hate groups in each state, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, that recently reported white nationalist hate groups in the U.S. have increased 55% since 2016. The rise in racist white nationalism affects the lives of every BIPOC and underrepresented individual and community in this country.
Join us for Take The Lead’s Power To Change Conversations:
“How To Fight Hate”
October 21st, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
The 45-minute webinar - which takes place on October 21st at 1:00 PM ET and include a Q&A section - will feature Dr. Joynicole Martinez, a recognized speaker, and host Felicia Davis, a Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador, the facilitator for Take The Lead’s upcoming Academy for Advanced Leadership, and the founder of The Black Women’s Collective. The discussion will equip participants with the tools, practices, and language needed to disrupt white supremacy and racism.
About Dr. Joynicole Martinez:
Dr. Joynicole Martinez is an award-winning speaker and trainer focused on building the capacity of executives and corporations for more than twenty years. Dr. Martinez’ expertise in change management, leadership, diversity and equity, and organizational development opened opportunities to train for professionals and executives for more than 50 companies including Microsoft, Ritz Paris, Wells Fargo, the Health Care Compliance Association, Just Communities, NASDAQ, the American Veterans Association, as well as universities and organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and the Caribbean. Joynicole is a featured member on SheSource, an online brain trust of female experts on diverse topics designed to serve journalists, producers, and booking agents. She is an inaugural member of the Peace50 (P50) Community, an engagement group that proposes policy recommendations related to peace and social justice. As a contributor to the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council, she provides expert advice on leadership, management, and business innovation. Dr. Martinez serves as the United States Chair for Housing and Development for the All Ladies League (India), is the US Ambassador for Diplomatic World Magazine, and is a staff contributor to North Carolina’s oldest minority-owned newspaper, The Carolinian.
About Felicia Davis:
Felicia Davis is a Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador, facilitator for Take The Lead’s upcoming Academy for Advanced Leadership, and the founder of The Black Women’s Collective. She is an author, certified award-winning leadership coach and personal branding strategist, and advisor to women leaders. BWC is a boutique coaching and consulting firm dedicated to advancing women into greater leadership roles within demanding industries. She helps women develop magnetic leadership brands, compelling communication skills, and the confidence necessary to drive results that impact the bottom line. She has used her one-of-a-kind, no-nonsense approach to leadership training for companies such as Schwab, Take The Lead, T-Mobile, and Pepperdine University to help elevate performance by aiding leaders to think strategically, connect meaningfully and lead decisively with a strong focus on culture and results. Her work was featured in The Wall Street Journal and on ABC 15.