The Diversity Dude Podcast

Don’t wait to celebrate...

Fill-in host Tom Barnett says you don't have to wait until February 2023 to celebrate Black history and lays out ways you can teach and learn about the important contributions of African Americans.

Tears trump justice...

Host Tom Barnett says Kim Potter's 24-month prison sentence for killing Daunte Wright is a prime example of the racial disparities in the justice system, especially when you compare it to the time Michael Vick served for dog fighting.

Why diversity matters in healthcare...

Tom Barnett shows us why diversity matters in healthcare and how important it is to have Black doctors and nurses so that patients see themselves reflected in the people who provide their care...

The Glass Cliff...

On this episode of The Diversity Dude podcast, host Tom Barnett says  once minorities break the "glass ceiling," they often face the "glass cliff." 

Living the legacy of #MLK

Instead of just celebrating the birth of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., The Diversity Dude podcast host says we should spend more time living the legacy he left behind...

Don’t ever touch a Black woman’s hair

Tom Barnett breaks down microaggression on The Diversity Dude podcast. He also let's folks know why it is never okay to touch a Black woman's hair, especially in the workplace.

The definition of equity...

You're seeing the phrases "equity and inclusion" being tossed around everywhere these days but what does true equity mean? More importantly, what does it look like? The Diversity Dude paints a picture on his latest podcast...

It is what it is...

Tom Barnett from The Seminal Group, explains what Critical Race Theory is and what it isn't while giving listeners a little homework to figure out facts from fake news...

Why so much concern?

Tom Barnett takes a look at why there is so much concern over Critical Race Theory and dispels some common myths about what it is and is not on The Diversity Dude Podcast...

Ahmaud Arbery‘s death provides lessons on diversity...

Ahmaud Arbery's death gripped the country and millions of people held their breath as three men were found guilty of killing him. On today's episode of The Diversity Dude podcast, host Tom Barnett says he hopes this tragic event teaches us an important lesson on diversity.