Companies that are serious about their social justice and DEI work must measure it and hold themselves accountable, says Fenton CEO Valarie De La Garza.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Georgia Galanoudis, NYWICI About the State of Women in PR
March 24th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS talked with Georgia Galanoudis, New York Women in Communications president-elect and chief experience officer at HIMSS, to discuss the state of women in PR.
Campion’s Gaffe Highlights Delicate Art of the Punchline
March 21st, 2022 by Andrew ByrdDuring her speech at the Critics’ Choice Awards, Jane Campion’s remarks were seen as minimizing the Williams sisters’ legacy.
Pay Transparency a Good PR Move for Equal Pay Day
March 15th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWhile some companies may cringe at the openness salary transparency brings, others can use it as an opportunity to promote equal pay clarity.
[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Neil Foote, Dwayna Haley on Industry DEI Updates
February 28th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS talked with with Dwayna Haley, chief brand and communications officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Neil Foote, principal lecturer, University of North Texas, about the current state of DEI.
Going Beyond: PR Must Act on HBCU Advocacy, Here’s How
February 24th, 2022 by Aerial Ellis, Ed. D.A professor at an HBCU ‘went beyond’ for our author, influencing her career choice. In turn, she now offers ways PR pros can advocate for HBCU students.
Make Black History Month a Year-Long Activity
February 21st, 2022 by Sabrina BrowneCompanies and organizations need to move beyond Black History Month. Year-long engagement will bolster your DE&I effort, our writer argues.
The Communicator’s Role in Battling Unconscious Bias
February 11th, 2022 by Andrew ByrdDespite progress in DEI efforts, unconscious bias continues to creep into the workplace. How can communicators play a role in battling this issue?
The Uncertain Outcome of the Whoopi Goldberg-Holocaust Incident
February 2nd, 2022 by Seth ArensteinIt’s difficult to say how the Whoopi Goldberg-Holocaust story will end. There’s no doubt, though, it’s already had a lot of twists.
Recognizing Black PR Pioneers Can Ease Difficult Conversations
January 31st, 2022 by Jared MeadeElevating pioneers of color who helped build PR may inspire the next generation of diverse leaders and highlight for all the importance of diverse voices.