A YEAR OF CONNECTION:
More Than a Calendar
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OneRed strives to create a workplace where every person can rock their authentic selves and know they truly belong. This year, our Employee Resource Group (ERG) brought that mission to life through monthly newsletters, engaging events, inspirational keynote speakers and thought-provoking Learning to Unlearn sessions. From raw conversations about motherhood to eye-opening discussions about environmental justice, our PureRed teammates showed up with open hearts and minds, ready to share, learn and grow together.
To relive any of the 2024 content, visit HelloRed for our:
Newsletters
Events
Learning to Unlearn sessions
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A YEAR OF READING TOGETHER:
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Books have the power to connect us with diverse perspectives and experiences. Throughout 2024, we’ve shared countless recommendations. Here are 12 curated (and many new) selections based on our theme months or personal picks from the team and why they have captured the hearts and minds of so many. Click on a cover to learn more.
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Carry Me Home
by Diane McWhorter
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An intimate and comprehensive look at Birmingham’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement that combines personal perspective with meticulous historical research.
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The Black Angels
by Maria Smilios
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A previously untold story of Black nurses fighting tuberculosis that illuminates both medical history and racial discrimination in healthcare.
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It’s Not Hysteria
by Dr. Karen Tang
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An essential guide that demystifies women’s health issues and provides readers with the knowledge they need to advocate for better healthcare.
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Cheaper, Faster, Better
by Tom Steyer
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A hopeful and practical guide to fighting climate change that uniquely frames environmental action through both economic opportunity and collective action.
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The Sing Sing Files
by Dan Sepian
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A compelling investigation into wrongful convictions that shows how dedication and persistence can help right the wrongs of our justice system.
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All Boys Aren’t Blue
by George M. Johnson
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A groundbreaking memoir-manifesto that thoughtfully explores the intersection of race, sexuality, and gender through personal essays that will resonate with both LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
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A Well-Trained Wife
by Tia Levings
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A powerful memoir of escape that offers vital insights into how extreme ideologies can impact families and the courage it takes to break free.
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This Book is Gay
by Juno Dawson
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A comprehensive and inclusive guide to sexuality and gender that provides essential information and support for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies.
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The Distance Between Us
by Reyna Grande
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A poetic and poignant memoir that illuminates the complex emotional landscape of growing up between two countries while capturing the universal longing for family connection and belonging.
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Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky
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A touching and authentic coming-of-age story that captures the raw emotions and experiences of adolescence through a unique epistolary format.
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A fresh take on contemporary feminism that shows how to combat misogyny in the digital age with confidence and humor.
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First in the Family
by Jessica Hoppe
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A moving exploration of addiction, recovery, and heritage that brings much-needed diversity to addiction narratives while offering hope to others struggling with similar challenges.
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A YEAR OF HONORING OUR TEAM:
Past, Present and Future
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Every great journey is shaped by the people who walk it with us, even if just for a while. As we reflect on OneRed’s evolution, we’re grateful for past and present members whose dedication and unique perspectives have enriched our group and whose impact continues to inspire our work today.
Currently, OneRed is an ERG powered by nine dedicated PureRed employees across multiple departments. While our day jobs keep us busy creating amazing work for clients, our passion for fostering belonging and championing diversity drives us to create meaningful experiences for our PureRed teammates. We don’t want this to change—but there is a change on the horizon.
As we move into 2025, we’re excited to announce some of these changes that we hope will help us create an even deeper impact. Instead of focusing on monthly heritage commemorations, our OneRed content will transition to a quarterly model. This will allow us to deliver more in-depth themes while maintaining the authentic, personal touch that makes OneRed special.
To support this change, we’re launching a dedicated Teams channel in 2025, “OneRed: Community & Culture,” to foster year-round dialogue and connection. We’ll continue honoring heritage months and cultural celebrations along with support for our quarterly deep-dives into topics that affect all of us. This space will also spotlight our company’s incredible volunteer initiatives and Community Connection activities, creating a hub for all the ways we give back and grow together.
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A NEW YEAR OF ONERED:
Q1 Theme — The Building Blocks of Belonging
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As we step into the new year—a time when many of us naturally reflect on growth and positive change—OneRed invites you to explore something fundamental to all of us: how we show up at work and what makes us feel truly connected to our community here.
We’re kicking off 2025 by diving into three psychological pillars that work together to create genuine belonging: meaningfulness (finding purpose and value in our work), safety (feeling comfortable being ourselves and speaking up), and availability (having the emotional and mental space to be fully present). These aren’t just theoretical concepts—they’re practical building blocks that can help each of us create stronger connections and more fulfilling work experiences.
Throughout the quarter, we’ll share research-backed insights and practical strategies for strengthening each of these pillars in our daily work lives. No matter where you fall on the ORG chart, you’ll receive accessible tips and gentle reminders that can help build lasting habits. The quarter will culminate in a Learning to Unlearn session where we’ll come together to discuss how these concepts resonate in our own experiences. It’s a chance to ask questions, share perspectives, and learn from each other’s journeys—because sometimes the most powerful insights come from the colleague sitting right next to us.
Stay tuned for more details about our new quarterly programming and how you can be part of the conversation. Here’s to growing together in 2025!
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