This document outlines the "Why Statement" of an organization called Rhinos. It discusses that Rhinos are inspired by diversity and want to create a culture where all identities are celebrated and experiences are valued. Rhinos are also driven by inclusion and belonging, wanting to build a team where all feel welcomed, valued, and seen. Finally, Rhinos are dedicated to their community and devoted to this work of promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging through employee resource groups and continuing to learn and challenge assumptions.

1. Our “Why” Statement
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2. We are inspired by
diversity.

3. We envision a culture where Rhinos are celebrated
for our unique identities and valued for our
distinctive lived experiences. That culture makes us
feel safe to show up as our fullest selves.
We are inspired by diversity.

4. We are driven by
inclusion and
belonging.

5. We want to build a team that encourages behaviors
that make everyone feel welcomed, valued and seen.
We see inclusion as who we are —not just what we
do—as we encourage curiosity, authenticity, respect,
and empathy.
We are driven by inclusion and belonging.

6. We are dedicated to
community.

7. We are eager to provide resources that celebrate who
we are while also providing education and awareness
for allies. Interacting with these resources as a group
helps us create safe spaces for healing.
We envision employee resource groups (ERGs) as a
resource Rhinos can leverage to have business
impact and leverage networking and career
development opportunities.
We are dedicated to community.

8. We are devoted to
this work.

9. We are cognizant that challenging our assumptions
and becoming more self-aware through this deep
work will take humility.
We won’t always get it right, but we are determined
to keep learning. Understanding that we need each
other, we are here for the journey,… and hope you are
too.
We are devoted to this work.