(CNN)As we count down the hours until Election Day, many of us begin to wonder how we will put the pieces back together and move forward as one country with many voices, faces, and legacies.
Some may dismiss the figures of speech used by candidates in this presidential election as common "political tropes." But others of us see incredibly tainted and damaging language in speeches and debates, filled with both coded and blatant references to race, stereotypes of communities of color, immigrant scapegoating and divisive suggestions of isolation, barriers, and "otherness."
Not talking about race has prevented many employees in organizations from connecting, understanding each other, and learning more about how we can in fact truthfully address the impact of race in our schools, communities, and workplaces. My hope is that we are slowly moving towards healthier, bolder, and honest dialogue -one that cannot just happen after a tragedy or big news story. We cannot undo what we have seen and heard in our history and in the last couple of months. But most importantly we can acknowledge that biased statements and continued tragedies will not go away, and that we do indeed bring our fears and biases into the workplace. As we elect a new president and work to move forward, we cannot mute the conversation about race and identity.
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Workplaces are key to repairing America after the election
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