Awesomely Authentic

12/10/2023

08/09/2023

Empowering second chances and rewriting narratives for formerly incarcerated people is vital for success in their re-entry into society and diminishing recidivism rates in this country. Our justice system needs reform, our prisons need humanity, and our country needs compassion and empathy. Click the link in our bio to read our latest blog post!

07/23/2023

Hacking Interviews for Autistic Applicants is out now from Grace Ogden-Parker!

“As many Autistics are aware, job interviews are a minefield. So how can we show up as our authentic Autistic selves, and still get the job offer?

Here are some of my personal “Life Hacks” for job interviews, “Autistic Interview Hacks”.”

Read more via link in bio.

06/30/2023

Asking questions can be a difficult thing, but above all else, you’ll never regret getting clarity. So much of the pain and arguing in the world is due to misinformation and/or unanswered questions that we fill with our own assumptions. Click the link in our bio to find out more!

06/24/2023

Check out the Awesomely Authentic blog where you can hear from writers with a point of view on the day-to-day of DEI, life, and more!

06/19/2023

Juneteenth commemorates the End of Slavery and calls for the celebration of African American heritage, culture, and resilience. Awesomely Authentic stands with the African American community in the fight against racial injustice and inequality.

06/18/2023

Welcome to Peyton as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summer intern!

Peyton is a Media Studies major at the .

Learn more about Payton via the link in our bio.

06/16/2023

We’re in full swing on events! Excited to work with the talented community of q***r entertainers , , and to entertain and collaborate with corporations around the world!

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06/12/2023

The celebration of Loving Day aims to promote love as a powerful force that can bridge divides and unite people from different backgrounds. Awesomely Authentic stands with LOVE, always!

06/10/2023

Check out the latest article from one of our awesome writers! Full story via link in article.

“I remember starting my first job after coming out as non-binary. I was nervous about how my coworkers would react to my pronouns and if they would even bother to use them. The first few days were a nightmare. People referred to me as "she" and "her", even after I politely corrected them. It made me feel like I didn't belong, like my identity was a joke to them. It was exhausting to have to constantly correct them, and it made me feel upset, angry, and frustrated.”

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06/02/2023

Pride Month is here!!! Click the link in our bio to check out the recent Target dispute, learn a little about the history of Pride, and more! Awesome Authentic stands with the LGBTQ+ community today, tomorrow, and forever!

05/28/2023

“Since childhood, we all have one shared need, regardless of who we are or where we live. A sense of belonging. This need remains throughout our lifetimes. For some, it is met much easier than for others. Autistic people often struggle harder with finding belonging than most non-Autistic people. This occurs for a number of reasons.”

Read the entire article via the link in our bio for more tips on creating a welcoming space for neurodivergent folks.

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