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Eddy Paul Thomas
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Empathy and Justice in AI
In a recent episode of the podcast The Unbroken Place with Eddy Paul Thomas, Christian Ortiz, the developer of Justice AI, shared his ...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Mar 12, 20243 min read
Cultivating Empathy in the Eye of the Storm: Strategies for Supportive Workplaces
Maintaining empathy in stressful workplace situations is crucial for fostering a positive and supportive environment, especially in...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Feb 20, 20243 min read
The Unseen Path to Connection: A Journey to Empathy
In a world increasingly driven by digital interactions, the essence of human connection begins to fade, replaced by a landscape dominated...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Cost of Homogeneity: Why Diversity Matters for the Bottom Line
Incorporating diverse voices into an organization's decision-making processes is not just a matter of social responsibility or ethical...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Preserving Mental Health Amidst Racism: Empowerment Amidst Prejudice
Recently, I had the honor of being a guest on the Dig New Streams Podcast with Dave Capozzi , where I discussed some of the powerful...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Cultivating Compassion in Crisis: Sustaining a Healthy Work Environment Amidst Global Tensions
In work environments intermittently eclipsed by the shadow of humanitarian crises, such as the ongoing conflicts in the Democratic...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Hiring Practices and the Black Woman: Addressing Disparities in the US Workplace
Hiring Practices and the Black Woman: Addressing Disparities in the US Workplace
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Beyond the Illusion of Colorblindness
The concept of a "color blind" society, on the surface, appears to be an attractive solution to the challenges of racial injustice.
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jul 2, 20233 min read
Beyond Affirmative Action: Addressing Inequality in a Post-Ruling Landscape
Affirmative Action, a policy designed to address racial and gender inequalities in American society, was first introduced by President...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jun 19, 20233 min read
7 Ways to Foster a Conscious Workplace, Celebrate History, and Empower Allies
Juneteenth , a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, is a pivotal moment in American history, marking the day in 1865 when many of the last...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jun 6, 20232 min read
The Profound Intersections of Empathy, Sympathy, and Race: Unraveling the Human Connection
In the fabric of human society, the threads of empathy, sympathy, and race are woven together to create a complex, vibrant tapestry....
Eddy Paul Thomas
May 22, 20233 min read
7 Ways to Reduce Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is a common cognitive tendency that can significantly influence our perceptions, judgments, and decision-making processes.
Eddy Paul Thomas
Sep 30, 20223 min read
Woke Culture?
Let's have a deeper discussion about Woke Culture. Short...but deep.
Eddy Paul Thomas
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Peeking Through the Blindfold
This might be the first time that I have made the conscious effort to step away from the news and drama of a racially charged trial in...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jan 2, 20217 min read
A Brief Look Back at 2020, Race, and the Church
2020 was the year that…well…hmmm. Let me start over. 2020 was a year of levels. Discovery, panic, prayer, trust, devastation…even hope....
Eddy Paul Thomas
May 10, 20205 min read
Original Sin
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?
Eddy Paul Thomas
Mar 26, 20203 min read
Unshakable Faith, Unbreakable Spirit
It doesn’t take much to find sources of frustration or discouragement these days. Growing up as a kid in the ‘70s and ’80s, we had four...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Feb 27, 20204 min read
Two Steps Forward...
On February 26, 2020, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that would (if passed by the Senate and signed by the president) ...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Feb 15, 20204 min read
Two Olive Branches
I had a great conversation with a brother in Christ, named Mark, a year ago who genuinely wanted to know why racism is still such a big...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jan 6, 20194 min read
Hope Floats
Several years ago, I made the decision to leave the comfort of my home and travel to Louisville, Kentucky. At the time I was looking at...
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