CHANDLER, ARIZONA - June 16, 2025 - What does it truly mean to show up for equity in an unequal world? In her transformative new book, “The Truth About Us: A Call to Confront Bias, Embrace Empathy, and Build a More Inclusive World,” acclaimed DEI strategist and former Major League Baseball executive Nona Lee issues a compelling call to action for leaders, changemakers, and everyday allies.
Drawing from her lived experience as an openly gay Black woman navigating corporate America and the world of professional sports, Lee offers a raw, empowering, and strategic guide to fostering inclusive, equitable environments in the workplace and beyond.
At the heart of the book is Lee’s original TRUTH Framework:
- Truth-telling
- Reconciliation
- Understanding
- Taking Action
- Humanity
Through candid storytelling, expert insight, and contributions from fellow DEI leaders, “The Truth About Us” encourages readers to reflect deeply, engage empathetically, and act boldly. Far from a book of blame, it is a blueprint for transformation—rooted in honesty and hope.
“Inclusion begins with truth,” Lee says. “This book is not just about checking boxes or hosting training sessions—it’s about doing the real, internal work required to dismantle systems of inequity and lead with compassion.”
Who Should Read “The Truth About Us”?
- DEI professionals and organizational change agents
- Business leaders, executives, and HR teams
- Educators, policymakers, and advocates
- Anyone ready to move from awareness to action
Lee’s journey—from medaling in the Junior Olympics to breaking barriers in the NBA and MLB, and now as the founder of Truth DEI Consulting and co-founder of Truth Retreats—serves as a beacon for those committed to lasting change.
“The Truth About Us” is a must-read for those ready to move beyond performative allyship and into authentic leadership, empathy, and justice.
Available June 19, 2025, wherever books are sold.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nona Lee grew up loving sports, medaling in the Junior Olympics for swimming and playing basketball at Pepperdine University. After earning her law degree, she became the first Associate General Counsel for the Phoenix Suns and the first VP & General Counsel for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lee later founded Truth DEI Consulting, helping organizations drive transformative change through diversity, equity, and inclusion. She co-founded Truth Retreats, offering Civil Rights Tours with DEI education. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Lee has served on multiple boards and remains dedicated to creating lasting change through DEI education.
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