Indianapolis Lawyer and Diversity Consultant, Doneisha L. Posey

03/04/2024

As we navigate through , I am reminded of the incredible journey of resilience and resistance that women have endured and continue to face. Our WE Brunch Indy on March 3rd, focused on Women and Resistance and Resilience, was a testament to this enduring spirit. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our panelists who shared their powerful stories of resilience that left us inspired and motivated.
Nasreen Khan
Najia Sherzad Hoshmand
Seni Gonzalez

This month, I also had the honor of contributing an article to the Indianapolis Recorder titled "I Am Not My Hair..." https://lnkd.in/gQBEv6hx addressing the critical conversation around hair discrimination. This issue is more than aesthetic—it's a matter of identity, rights, and history, reflecting the lived experiences of Black women daily.

In line with our commitment to addressing these pivotal issues, Black Onyx Management, Inc. is proud to sponsor an event hosted by the Marion County Bar Association (MCBA). This gathering aims to shed light on the pervasive issue of hair discrimination and its legal and historical implications for Black women.

📅 : March 8, 2024
⏰ : 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
📍 : Federal Courthouse, 46 E Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Courtroom 344
[Event Details and Registration](https://lnkd.in/gMF5zfTv)

This event is free and open to the public, inviting all to join us in a critical dialogue that moves us closer to understanding and action. Let's come together to support, learn, and advocate for a world where every aspect of our identity is respected and celebrated.

11/11/2022

We're honored to have Akilah Darden, join us on Sunday for a discussion on networking and mentorship!

Before starting The Darden Group, Akilah managed nearly $2B in construction over her 21 years of experience. She currently works as Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Indiana Health University Health Design and Construction. In service to the community, Akilah serves on boards that focus on creating architecture, engineering, and construction pipelines for high school students, mentoring women, civic engagement, business development, community service, and community engagement.

Akilah has earned several awards and distinctions, including the 2015 Class of Building Design & Construction "40 Under Forty", 2020 CLD Award winner in Business and Industry, 2021 IBJ Women of Influence, and a 2022 MIRA Award winner for Community Impact. Akilah was also nominated for the 2022 Rising Entrepreneur by Techpoint's MIRA Awards for their online Construction Management Masterclass. She has also written a book inspired by her four kids, "My Mom is a Construction Manager," showing other children and minorities how they, too, can have a career in construction.

We're honored to have Akilah Darden join us on Sunday for a discussion on networking and mentorship! mpossible possible - in turn, my leadership and mentoring help others to believe the same. Being able to encourage, empower, inspire, and ignite one's greatness by assisting other women through adversities. Most importantly, cheering them on to reach their full potential is super gratifying and fills my cup."

07/15/2022

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05/27/2022

“Equity is a concept that says - if we are going to have the fair and just society that we idealize, we need to ensure we eliminate all barriers that prevent access and opportunity, especially for communities of color.”

Today I was at the Global Economic Summit of Indiana discussing how we make DEI a core function in our businesses and organizations. We are at such a pivotal time when we think about inclusive cultures and what it means to have DEI roles in our organization. For these roles to be successful they need resources and support from the bottom up. I don’t take my role or this platform for granted. Thank you for having me and elevating the conversation.

10/11/2016

Speaking to students and faculty at my alma mater about being a minority and a woman in the law and also the hot topic issues of immigration. Thank you for inviting me to speak and share my experiences with students! Marian University Indianapolis

04/20/2016

http://www.wthr.com/story/31763905/indiana-group-protests-anti-immigrant-policies

People gathered Tuesday at the Indiana Statehouse upset over what they call "anti-immigration" activity in Indiana.

03/22/2016

Always here to answer your questionsn about asylum!
Siempre aqui para contestar sus preguntas sobre el asilo politico!

http://www.npr.org/2016/03/20/471148251/when-asylum-seeking-women-and-children-immigrants-are-welcomed-like-criminals

Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often fleeing violence, are put in detention centers. That was the best way to handle the influx at the time, says one Homeland official. Now, rules are changing.