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• In-Person Juneteenth Party w/ BIOP and Black In HR

  • When
    Friday, June 20, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Smitty's DC 3549 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

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  Date and time: Friday, June 20 · 7 - 10pm EDT

  Location: Smitty's 3549 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

  About this event: Join us for a Juneteenth celebration hosted by BIOP and Black In HR at SMITTY’S BAR & PATIO. This isn’t just a party — it’s a moment of excellence, connection, and community.

  The attire? Chic and Casual. Its a kick-back and we want you here and comfortable!

  Mingle with top Black I/O and HR professionals, expand your network, and explore your next career move in a space curated for us, by us. Expect good vibes, real conversations, and meaningful opportunities — all in honor of our freedom, brilliance, and future.

  Food. Music. Connection. Career Power.

  Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come — and move boldly toward what’s next.

  
  

  
  

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• Beyond the Mat: Applying Yoga Ethics to Leadership

  • When
    Thursday, August 14, 2025
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    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join us for a transformative 60-minute session bridges the ancient wisdom of yoga ethics, specifically the Yamas and Niyamas, with modern leadership science. Drawing on evidence-based frameworks such as Authentic Leadership (Avolio &  Gardner, 2005), Ethical Leadership (Brown & Treviño, 2006), and Servant Leadership (Greenleaf, 1977), the session explores how principles like nonviolence, truthfulness, self-discipline, and surrender can inform compassionate, accountable, and values-driven leadership. 

  
  

  Led by Amber L. Myers, a Registered Yoga Teacher, SHRM-CP, I-O Practitioner, and HR Manager, the session combines theory and practice through live polling, real-world scenarios, and participant reflection. Attendees will  leave with a deeper understanding of how self-awareness and ethical consistency can strengthen workplace  culture and enhance the impact of leaders on their teams.

  What to Expect:

  -Interactive learning through live polling and real-world scenarios

  -Self-reflection exercises to deepen leadership awareness

  -Practical strategies for building ethical, balanced, and human-centered leadership habits

  
  

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• Allyship in 2025: Two-Way Partnerships for Fairer, More Inclusive Organizations

  • When
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  In today's rapidly evolving workplace, traditional notions of allyship—often characterized by one-sided advocacy—are no longer sufficient. To foster genuinely inclusive and equitable organizations, we must embrace a paradigm shift: viewing allyship as a reciprocal, two-way partnership.

  Drawing from the frameworks presented in the book Act like an Ally, Work with an Ally, this webinar will explore how allies and partners can co-create environments that promote fairness, belonging, and mutual growth. We'll delve into strategies that move beyond performative gestures, emphasizing sustained collaboration, shared accountability, and the importance of listening and learning from one another.

  This session is designed for I-O psychologists, HR professionals, organizational leaders, and anyone committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us to reimagine allyship and equip yourself with the tools to build more inclusive organizations in 2025 and beyond!

  
  

  

  Dr. V is a published author and recognized expert on workplace allyship, a topic she’s been researching and teaching for over a decade. Her 2018 dissertation focused on ally behavior in organizational settings, and her forthcoming book, Act like an Ally, Work with an Ally, expands the conversation to highlight the voices and responsibilities of both allies and their partners. In this session, she brings research, practical tools, and lived experience to help attendees reimagine allyship as a two-way partnership for real, lasting change.

  
  

  
  

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