Publishing a Code of Conduct isn't enough
Publishing a code of conduct is only the beginning of making an event safer and more inclusive.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Microsoft Azure hack for social justice
An invitation to Microsoft’s social justice hackathon and ideas for technology projects that can support justice.
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What's important in a code of conduct?
Earlier this week, I published a post about a proposed Tech Community Equality Index, and used it to grade the largest organization in the data community, PASS. One of the areas where I was critical of PASS is that their Anti-Harassment Policy (AHP) is not …
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Tech Community Equality Index
Over the last weeks & months, I’ve had an increasing number of conversations with folks on the topics of diversity, inclusion, equality, and justice. These discussions we have with coworkers, members of the data community, family and friends are all valuable, …
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Hi, I'm Andy. My pronouns are he/him.
Practical ways to be an ally to trans and nonbinary people, including why using someone’s pronouns matters.
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Racism is our problem to solve
This month’s T-SQL Tuesday is hosted by Kenneth Fisher (blog|twitter). Kenneth asked us to talk about any non-SQL tips and tricks we have. I’m going to take the moment to give some tips on how (and why) you can help fight bigotry, racism, and racial injustice.
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Pride is a riot
A look at Stonewall’s history and the ongoing work of supporting LGBTQ rights and inclusion.
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Supporting the LGBTQ #SQLFamily
I won’t be at PASS Summit this year, so unlike last year, I won’t be organizing an LGBTQ Meetup at PASS Summit. I’m hoping that even without the meetup, all my LGBTQ #SQLFamily friends will still get together for some fun and networking.
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Following up on the LGBTQ Meetup at PASS Summit
It’s been almost two weeks since the LGBTQ Meetup that I organized at PASS Summit, and I wanted to offer a bit of follow-up and commentary on the event. Why did I wait two weeks before writing this follow-up? Well, tomorrow is American Thanksgiving, so I …
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LGBTQ Meetup at PASS Summit 2018
In 2016, I organized an (unofficial) PASS Summit LGBT Meetup. It was a bit of a last-minute party, and more than once I found myself saying, “Worst case scenario, I’ll end up having a chill cocktail party with some friends.” Turns out, I under estimated …
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