For Indigenous Peoples’ Day, President Biden issued a proclamation that included some communication best practices. Some brands weaved celebration of Indigenous culture and acknowledgement of centuries-long displacement and discrimination throughout their internal and external communication.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
How a Daughter’s Plea Helped Dismantle Her Dad’s Bias
September 30th, 2021 by Emmai AlaquivaCommunicators must critique company culture, making it a safe, inclusive place. Do this continuously, our author writes.
Education about Multiculturalism in the Deaf Community is Key to Communication
September 7th, 2021 by Erika BradburyIn a broad-reaching conversation via virtual roundtable, we discussed the impact the pandemic has had on the deaf community, the lessons learned about communicating during crises, how so-called mainstream communicators can work to make accessibility part of their DEI conversations and what corporations looking to embrace DEI and accessibility should do to push forward inclusive campaigns.
AP Style Updates: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
August 18th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanOne of the most perennially popular articles on PRNEWS is an article reviewing AP style. We took that as a sign and decided to deliver a new series of AP style updates that may be helpful for communicating on emerging topics. Here we take a look at common DEI terminology in 2021 to ensure proper use for important announcements and releases.
NAACP CCO, CMO Urges Authentic, Steady Progress on Racial Justice
August 17th, 2021 by Brett BruenWhile companies may feel enormous pressure to issue a major diversity announcement, tectonic shifts rarely work, according to the NAACP’s Aba Blankson. Instead, she says, acknowledge what the company has, or, more importantly, has not done on racial justice previously.
[VIDEO] Diane Anderson-Minshall, the CEO and Editorial Director of Pride Media on Pride 365
August 11th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS Live welcomed Diane Anderson-Minshall, the CEO and Editorial Director of Pride Media. We spoke on authenticity, pitching and how to keep Pride conversations going throughout the entire year.
PRNEWS Honors Top Women in Industry in Virtual Gala
July 28th, 2021 by PRNEWSPRNEWS celebrated this year’s class of honorees for Top Women in PR today (July 28). Honorees this year were recognized in five categories: Changemakers, Entrepreneurs, Industry Innovators, Mentors and Rising Stars.
Active Listening, Authentic Storytelling are Keys to Effect Social Change
July 27th, 2021 by Sophie MaerowitzTo shed some light on how PR pros can successfully promote cultural change inside and outside of their organizations, we gathered some of this year’s Top Women in PR together in a virtual roundtable to share their recent efforts and best practices.
Is the SI Swimsuit Issue Making Progress Toward Inclusivity?
July 20th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanWhile some may be surprised the publication still exists in the shadow of the #MeToo movement, SI is utilizing the platform to leverage a message of inclusivity. Its 2021 edition features the first cover with a transgender model, Leyna Bloom.
Where DEI, Ethics and Crisis Communication Intersect
July 20th, 2021 by Deborah HilemanSocietal improvement can be frustratingly slow. As a business leader and communication professional, I find it painful watching organizations repeatedly fail to learn from their mistakes.