When Oriana opened an online bookstore focused on BIPOC authors, her Venezuelan parents didn't understand why it was necessary to highlight the identity and work of writers of color. And, facilitator Liza Talusan offers advice on how to discuss anti-racism and inclusion with our parents.

You can visit Xolo Books, here. Our expert on this episode is Dr. Liza Talusan, a scholar practitioner in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and leadership. Learn more about her work with organizations, corporations, leadership teams, schools and individuals on her website. Liza highly recommends the work and resources from Courageous Conversations, including courageous-conversation-protocol-overview.pdf">this protocol for having conversations about race.

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