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10 Ways Leaders Commit to DE&I
The effort to commit to DE&I is an ongoing one and one that must be exercised by all. At the National Events Council we have seen the benefits and detriments when leaders fail to establish DE&I initiatives. A great leader understands that their community,...
The Issue with JPMorgan “Project Black”
JPMorgan "Project Black" aims to support minority businesses with Ariel Investments. Here's what concerns us about this. In 2020, the world saw just how toxic it really was even though Black and Brown people knew it and told us countless times. COVID-19 served as the...
The Importance of Black History Month
Black History Month allows us to acknowledge the breakthroughs that trail blazers such as Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Claudette Colvin, Bayard Rustin, and others created for all people. If being fair, Black History is celebrated year long. Black History...
Global Diversity Awareness Month
October marks Global Diversity Awareness Month. It's a month to celebrate the beauty of ethnicities and cultures around the world. Thanks to curiosity, we have been able to move across the planet meeting a variety of people creating unique experiences. Technology...
TD Ameritrade 20% Diversity Pledge
TD Ameritrade has agreed to exceed the National Events Council 20% diversity and inclusion pledge. At the National Events Council, our mission is to ensure companies committed to hiring at least 20% of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are event...
The formation of the National Events Council
The formation of the National Events Council was sparked by the death of George Floyd, Rashard Brooks, and so many others who have died at the hands of those sworn to protect us. Certainly, none of these victims directly connect themselves to the event industry, but...