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Commonality In Our Differences

This keynote offers a compelling, real-world example of how diversity, equity, and inclusion influence decision-making, team effectiveness, and organizational outcomes. Ricky Kidd shares how the lack of DEI contributed to his wrongful conviction—and how inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives ultimately played a vital role in correcting it.

Through this lens, Ricky demonstrates how strong DEI practices create:

More connected and empathetic workplaces

Improved collaboration and cross-functional alignment

Enhanced employee experience and engagement

Higher productivity driven by inclusive thinking and equitable processes

Corporate audiences will walk away with a better understanding of how DEI is not just a policy, but a performance multiplier. Ricky helps teams identify their shared traits, appreciate individual strengths, and build a culture where every voice contributes to the organization’s success.

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After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.