Misunderstood is a blog by Not Mad Just Misunderstood, covering uncomfortable topics, asking uncomfortable questions, and revealing uncomfortable truths. We aim to empower LGBTQ+ and BIPOC readers that participate in outdoor and work environments, and educate allies and other people who don't identify with those groups.

Carmela Montenegro 7/2/24 Carmela Montenegro 7/2/24

Understanding the Differences Between Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Carmela Montenegro 4/22/24 Carmela Montenegro 4/22/24

The North Face and Customer DEI Training

In today's dynamic and interconnected world, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a moral imperative; it's a strategic necessity. Recognizing this, The North Face, a trailblazer in outdoor apparel and gear, has embarked on a transformative journey to weave DEI principles into the fabric of its customer experience. T

Carmela Montenegro 4/15/24 Carmela Montenegro 4/15/24

Senate Bill 17

In recent years, DEI positions have gained prominence across various sectors throughout the country, but on January 1, 2024 Texas passed a controversial law that directly targets DEI positions within public institutions (particularly in schools and universities).

Carmela Montenegro 5/28/19 Carmela Montenegro 5/28/19

True or False: All Asians Are the Same

For Asian persons in environments that are heavily dominated by white persons, they are often made to feel as if they have no individualized identity and they consistently get mistaken for another Asian person in the same space as them, or the token asian where their identity is solely based on them being Asian