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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Culture and Navigating Terminology
Posted on Sep. 19, 2024 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
As we kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, we closely examine terminology and its meaning to the more than 60 million people in the U.S. who identify as Hispanic or Latino.
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Member Profile: Q&A with Quyen Tran
Posted on Jun. 26, 2024 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
Quyen Tran now calls Tampa Bay her second home. She's a proud incoming senior at the University of South Florida. Through grit and creativity, Quyen has cultivated nearly two years of industry experience in different roles.
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Empowering Voices: Celebrating Pride Month through Inclusive Storytelling in PR
Posted on Jun. 12, 2024 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
As we celebrate Pride Month, PR practitioners have a unique opportunity to celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community through thoughtful and impactful storytelling. Key concepts such as diversity, inclusion, representation and allyship are at the forefront.
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Navigating Communication with Autistic Adults in the Workforce: Promoting Understanding and Inclusivity During Autism Awareness Month
Posted on Apr. 30, 2024 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
More autistic adults are entering the workforce. To foster better communication and promote inclusivity, here are some key tips for engaging effectively with autistic adults in the workplace.
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Overcoming Challenges to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board
Posted on Jan. 18, 2024 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
Having diverse perspectives on your nonprofit board is critically important and provides a stronger position to advance equity. Read about the perspectives and approaches of communications professionals and Tampa Bay leaders on board diversity.
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Lessons from Combat: People-Centered Strategy and Cultural Competency
Posted on Nov. 9, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
In recognition of Veterans Day, PRSA Tampa Bay DE&I Chair Shayla O’Keeffe spoke recently to U.S. Air Force veteran, Chief Master Sergeant Robert "Zack" Zackery III about communication strategies he learned while developing partnerships in 22 countries
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Do the Right Thing: Synergize Ethics with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Posted on Sep. 22, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics / Subscribe 0
PRSA celebrates Ethics Month in Sept. to recognize the core foundation of our profession, but ethics is a critical tenet in every industry. Read about how businesses can progress in diversifying the workforce by bridging the gap between DE&I and ethics.
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A Call to Action for Women’s Equality Day: Vote
Posted on Aug. 24, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
Women’s Equality Day highlights the ongoing struggle for gender parity and equal rights. Let this year’s Women’s Equality Day honor the brave fighters of the past and serve as a call to vote for the present and the future.
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Embracing Change: How Communications Professionals Can Foster LGBTQ+ Allyship in the Workplace
Posted on Jun. 28, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
As we commemorate the June 28 anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, widely credited as a turning point in the LBGTQ+ rights movement, it’s an opportune time to think about how we, as communicators, can be agents of change from within.
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Inclusive, De-stigmatizing Language for Mental Health
Posted on May. 24, 2023 / Diversity & Inclusion / Subscribe 0
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness around mental health, to advocate for individuals and their loved ones who are impacted by mental illness. Many organizations use the month to amplify the sharing of information,
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