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The Truth About Us: A Call to Confront Bias, Embrace Empathy, and Build a More Inclusive World

by Nona Lee

Personal reflection and organizational change

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Personal reflection and organizational change

Nona Lee connects personal identity with the structures of privilege and oppression, drawing on her experience in professional sports and corporate America. The book organizes its approach around the TRUTH Framework: truth-telling, reconciliation, understanding, taking action, and humanity. Personal stories and contributions from other inclusion leaders accompany its discussion of workplace equity and broader social change. Its subject spans both individual reflection and practical questions about how organizations and communities can pursue inclusion.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • DEI professionals, consultants, and HR or business leaders interested in workplace equity
  • Educators, policymakers, and community organizers focused on inclusion and social justice
  • Readers interested in examining identity, privilege, and their role in social change

Themes

Identity and intersecting systems of privilege and oppressionWorkplace equity and inclusionEmpathy, reconciliation, and collective action

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Book overview

What does it truly mean to show up in a world shaped by inequality? In The Truth About Us, renowned DEI strategist and former Major League Baseball executive Nona Lee issues a powerful, heartfelt call to action for business leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who want to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

With honesty, courage, and clarity, Lee explores how our personal identities intersect with systems of privilege and oppression-and what it really takes to foster meaningful change in the workplace and beyond. Whether you belong to a historically marginalized group or are only beginning to examine your role in the fight for social justice, this book offers a roadmap for personal growth, organizational transformation, and collective healing.

Drawing on her experiences as a trailblazer in professional sports, an openly gay Black woman in corporate America, and the founder of Truth DEI Consulting, Lee introduces the TRUTH Framework:

- Truth-telling

- Reconciliation

- Understanding

- Taking Action

- Humanity

With personal stories, real-world DEI insights, and expert contributions from fellow inclusion leaders, The Truth About Us challenges readers to reflect, learn, and lead with empathy and integrity. It is not about shame or blame-it's about truth and transformation.

Perfect for ...

- DEI professionals and consultants

- Business leaders and HR executives

- Educators, policymakers, and community organizers

- Anyone committed to social justice and workplace equity

If you're searching for a thought-provoking DEI book that combines lived experience with actionable strategy, The Truth About Us is your essential guide to building inclusive workplaces and compassionate communities.

Start your journey toward truth, equity, and impact-one page at a time.

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