DEIAB is a Foundation, NOT a Coat of Paint

In no world, do I claim to be a DEIAB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging) expert (though I’ve been in rooms/spaces where I am the one with the most expertise in some aspect of it, which sometimes is more about that room/space than my stellar expertise). But one thing I know and can’t express enough is: DEIAB must be foundational. But too many people, organizations, and institutions want it to be a coat of paint.