Talking Data Equity
Conversations That Shift How We Do Data
Most Fridays, We All Count hosts Talking Data Equity, a free, drop-in hangout where we get real about making data choices that actually support equity. Bring your tricky questions, half-built dashboards, and “is this okay?” moments. Some weeks we have guests, some weeks we swap templates and tools, and other times we nerd out on stats. Total beginners and seasoned pros both fit right in.
Upcoming Sessions
Fridays 12:00PM-1:00PM ET
Dr. Edafe Onerhime: Trust Is a Data Outcome
Clients don't read your data. They feel it. Drawing on real client experiences, we'll examine how data equity operates as both a competitive necessity & an operational discipline in high-stakes environments. You'll discover why equity and rigor are inseparable, how small repeated data failures quietly erode trust over time, and why disciplined data practices aren't softer, they're more exacting. The talk culminates in a simple but powerful insight: when data, automation, & AI consistently make the right decisions, clients don't have to ask whether they've been treated fairly. They feel it. This is what it means for trust to be a data outcome.
Add to CalendarVidhya Sriram
Join us to welcome Vidhya Sriram, Global Director of VSLA at CARE, as she shares stories of savings groups (VSLAs) and the practice of listening to what women aspire to, not deciding for them what success looks like, and discovering how savings groups can become something bigger: a place where women build economies, reshape the support around them, and spark equality that ripples through whole communities.
Add to CalendarNo TDE today: Happy Juneteenth!
Heather Krause on Demographics in the Canada Census
The Canada Census has some interesting and unusual ways of collecting demographic data. It's really important to understand the details if you're going to use this data. It's also a great example of alternatives if you're involved in designing demographic data collection. Join us for a deep dive into what is collected, how, and (sometimes) why.
Add to CalendarI intentionally draw on We All Count’s teachings and practices to guide our approach to racial health equity, and I reference them when working with external partners and collaborators. Their philosophy supports us in centering community voice, challenging extractive systems, and aligning our daily work with our values.
– Artrese Morrison, Executive Director, Health Leads
Talking Data Equity is the only place I’ve seen serious technical data work discussed alongside real questions of power, harm, and responsibility. It makes me think differently about my own projects every single time.
– H Sun, Public Policy Information Officer
This is the only data web series I’ve attended to that treats equity like part of the actual job, not some extra thing on top. It’s definitely made me a better analyst and honestly a little more careful about the calls I make.
– Sam L, Data Engineer, Tech Sector
The Talking Data Equity conversations, hosted by We All Count, provide invaluable resources and “best practices” sharing for everyone who is passionate about data and/or social justice, regardless of where we are on our equity journeys. Any person or group aiming to strengthen their technical skills within a supportive, justice-oriented community will find a welcoming home here, learning alongside leading cross-industry experts to build a modern, inclusive, and ethically grounded data future for everyone.
– DW, Public Health Sector
Previous Sessions
Check out the recordings, resources, and discussion from our previous TDE sessions on the We All Count Community Forum. We’ve had sessions from some great minds in the data equity space such as, Kamden Strunk, Dr. AJ Paris Jackson, and Denice Ross.
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