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Posts:June 2020, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
From Education to Action: Ketchum Leaders on Anti-Racism and the Road Ahead
by Ketchum| June 26, 2020
Last week, Ketchum closed for Juneteenth. It was the first time many employees were made aware of the holiday’s significance, and it created an opportunity for them to reflect on what this day means not only to Black Americans, but to themselves. We asked our leaders to share some of their learnings from this important […]
A Juneteenth Conversation with Dr. Tony Allen
by Ketchum| June 18, 2020
As part of Ketchum’s Juneteenth observance, we reached out to Dr. Tony Allen, a member of our DE&I Advisory Board, to offer some perspective. Dr. Allen is President of Delaware State University, committed to a vision of the most diverse, contemporary HBCU (Historically Black College/University) in America. Before his tenure at DSU—which has included roles […]
DE&I Lessons for Communication Professionals: Five Best Practices for Every Campaign
by Rayanne Zackery| June 9, 2020
As the nation confronts COVID-19 and the systemic racism brought to light by Black Lives Matter, it is more critical than ever to get inclusive communication right. Many recent COVID related campaigns have shared a common theme around “We’re in this together.” I know it is well-intentioned, but I cringe when I hear that phrase. […]
