Colorism is treating someone differently due to the hue of their skin tone. Typically it’s the preference for light skin over dark skin, and is reflected in beauty standards, hiring practices, and many other of our societal systems. This typically results in people who have a darker skin tone being treated with prejudice or discrimination, but we’ll hear from our guests about all different types of colorism that they’ve experienced. 

Join a conversation with Badiana, Sam, and Thomas from Sunrun's Black+ ERG. They'll discuss their thoughts on Black representation in America, and the experiences that have shaped them. 

Learn about Lunar New Year from members of our Asian+ ERG. They tell us about their favorite foods and traditions during this special time for so many. 

What are ‘gender roles’, how do they affect us, and why are they even a thing? Join our discussion with Joel, Badiana, Markus, Phish, and Ro to explore how we think about masculinity, gender roles, and how we present ourselves in today’s world.

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about each other’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose.Join a conversation with Michelle and learn about how she was able to rise up and success in her job and family life, despite tough lessons, barriers, and trauma.

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join us in a conversation with Deanna while she tells her inspirational story of overcoming obstacles and becoming a self-made entrepreneur by leaning into her familial and cultural roots. 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Kenzie, who created a Queer Theater group to expand the queer narrative and tell stories of the LGBTQ community more authentically. 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Ro Murdock- a self-proclaimed Star Trek nerd who has recently discovered who they can be and the impact they can make just by being themselves!

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Badiana Badio, a first-generation Haitian American who wears flower crowns, loves dogs, has a passion for helping people feel like they belong, and so much more!