Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

As anti-DEI movements gain traction, this survey by CommPRO and the Diversity Action Alliance examines whether corporate support for Black History Month and Women’s History Month on social media is holding strong or quietly fading.

The visionary founder of Current Global transformed the PR industry with her groundbreaking commitment to accessibility and built a global powerhouse in the process.

Communicators in management seeking to bring about more inclusion and diversity in their newsrooms may look to Chicago Lighthouse Media as a role model to follow. 

By focusing on emotional resonance, and ensuring inclusive and accurate representation, communicators can craft messaging strategies to foster lasting alignment with the values and experiences of the LGBTQ+ audience.

Chiru Adams, the creator and co-producer of this Revry Original Series, recently shed light on the profound impacts of the show in an exclusive interview.

Revry, the pioneering LGBTQ+ streaming network, dazzled marketers with a vibrant and unforgettable presentation on the third day of the 2024 IAB NewFronts.

This accolade, which is presented to media projects that stand out within the LGBTQ+ community for their innovative approach, marks a significant milestone for Revry in the realm of digital streaming.

Despite previous years of progress toward greater ethnic diversity, this year the industry saw a slight regression.

As the LGBTQ+ community continues to strive for visibility and representation in media, "Drag Latina" shines as a beacon of inclusion, celebrating the intersectionality of Latine drag culture.

If it’s the only time your brand is paying attention to the Hispanic market, you’re “making a very big mistake,” warns Natalie Boden, CEO and founder of Miami-based Boden Agency, with repercussions both for your bottom line and your reputation.

Despite the fact that older employees are often the most knowledgeable and experienced members of the workforce, they’re often overlooked in favor of younger, less experienced workers.

Racism and the threat of white supremacy remain deeply rooted in the United States, 55-years after Dr. King was assassinated. 

Women's Equality Day serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made, and the work that still lies ahead in achieving full equality for all.

August 26th, is Women's Equality Day - and what a great time to recognize and celebrate the perfection of women!

The lawsuit alleges that Fearless Fund's grant competition, called the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 by making only Black women eligible for the grants.

America First Legal (AFL), a legal group founded by Stephen Miller, has filed a lawsuit against Target, accusing the company of making misleading statements about its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.

Weeks before the Supreme Court banned affirmative action for higher education institutions, Amira Barger, EVP/Head of Health Communications & DEI Advisory at Edelman, published a piece in Fast Company that argued DE&I should not fall under the purview of HR.

Kristin Chenevert, health and wellness manager at Citizens Bank, shares a peek at her organization’s approach to DE&I.

I have encountered challenges, misconceptions, and moments of self-discovery. However, I have also experienced the power of accommodation, inclusion, and trust, which has transformed my perspective on disability and caregiving responsibilities.

The Supreme Court decision is still fresh, and it’s worth considering what this could mean for overall DE&I efforts at work.

On this last day of Pride Month, we welcome an editorial from Robert Conner, an activist and expert in LGBTQ communications and media, on how this moment is fraught, “You must rise to meet it.”

The hiring frenzy brought on by George Floyd’s death inspired a great deal of agencies to hire more young Black creatives. Fantastic right? Well, to a point.

When communications leaders know how to navigate DE&I comms, they can set the stage for a stronger workplace culture.

Global omnichannel media agency Assembly is putting its money where its mouth is: The Stagwell subsidiary just announced an investment program that will directly support minority-owned and operated businesses, creating a cohesive way for clients to reach underserved consumers.

Is your ad featuring an East Asian man as a nerd actually reinforcing dangerous stereotypes? When and how should you use “Black American” in your copy or scripts? Should there be a hyphen in “Filipino American”?

February is over and attention on Black History Month has disappeared. However, the need for ongoing efforts to promote DE&I initiatives remains critical. DE&I initiatives require sustained commitment and action beyond designated heritage months.

The ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) is holding its Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts, an inaugural industry media upfront event hosted at DotDash Meredith headquarters in New York City.

In what was a spectacular premiere night, Revry’s international drag competition series, ‘Drag Latina’ premiered with devices lighting up around the world showing the double episode night.

Netflix did everything that DE&I advocates asked for when staffing its brand journalism venture, Tudum.

The company hired a diverse cohort, mostly people of color and/or women. It gave them generous pay and creative freedom to speak to audiences from their individual, unique perspectives.

Then, after less than a year, Netflix laid them off.

While there is a strong trend for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, studies show that progress is slow, and many companies are struggling with these concepts.

According to the HR Research Institute’s report, The Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion released earlier this year, most organizations lack mature and effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.