The ongoing discussion around diversity, equity, and inclusion hit Twitter recently for many PRSSA students as PRSSA National hosted their latest Twitter chat. “#PRoud to be Diverse: The Importance of D&I in Chapters” was hosted by PRSSA National and Haniya Shariff, the PRSSA vice president of diversity and inclusion. The Twitter chat generated discussions on how we can improve diversity […]
When I immigrated from El Salvador five years ago and became a first-generation student in Los Angeles, I never thought I would pick public relations as a career. But looking back, that was the path I wanted to follow all along but did not think I could chase. I was always attracted to communication, science, researching and writing, but since […]
In a perfect world, students would complete a paid internship in their junior or senior year of college and then receive a full-time offer from the employer they have been working for. But that’s not always the case for students majoring in public relations. In several cases, PR internships are unpaid. While it’s true that unpaid internships are in decline […]
“You need experience.” Many young communication professionals have heard these three words. It’s true. Entry level positions and even some internships require past experience to be considered. There is nothing wrong with requiring previous skill, but finances and other factors may exclude diverse talent from having relevant experience on their resume. New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and Philadelphia are […]
In a time of racial crisis, how should companies respond? This ongoing conversation reached a new peak in June with the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests across the country. As professional communicators, we must be at the forefront of these conversations within our organizations to ensure every public has an equal voice. In an effort to […]
Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? This celebratory month is dedicated to increasing visibility and commemorating the disability community. The first Disability Pride parade took place in the year of 1990 in Boston. Now, there are many cities throughout the United States celebrating disability identity, culture, and positivity. My journey advocating for disability rights and justice began […]
Throughout the month of June we continue to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community across the globe. I was inspired to share my story because I want other LGBTQ+ students to understand that they can succeed in this industry. I would like to begin this story by sharing my LGBTQ+ journey. It wasn’t until middle school that I realized I was attracted […]
As I witness the unfolding scenes of unrest and violence in the United States, my heart breaks. The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many more innocent Black lives, are a symptom of deeply institutionalized racism that exists ubiquitously. As each death transpires, we find spirit and action in the digital world — and then there’s […]
PRSSA marked February 2020 as “PRoud Month,” and I used that month to reflect on the power of pride. A Twitter Chat was hosted on the topic led by Adriênne Bolden, PRSSA’s inaugural vice president of diversity and inclusion. The chat left me thinking about the power of representation. How did I get here, able to be #PRSSAPRoud? I want […]
