February is Black History Month, which is bringing up conversations about race and diversity. However, the color of a person’s skin is not the only factor of what makes him or her diverse. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Alabama PRSA Chapter meeting where the Diversity Moment was a “Diversity Wheel.” The basics of the wheel are the […]
I’m trying to run the world. That’s what I tell myself. My philosophy is: If I aim to run the world, I have to start, at the very least, by running my world. I have to take control of my life and make decisions that ALWAYS benefit me and my cause. I take advantage of every opportunity I can, and once […]
As an aspiring Communications professional and a woman of color, I have undoubtedly had a different experience trying to break into the public relations industry. I personally understand the importance of fair representation and strive to be a part of the continued effort to diversify the industry through acts of inclusion. It is especially important to have diversity on all […]
Black History Month is a time of revering past and present trailblazers of the African diaspora in all communities and professional fields. Attending a historically black college or university is like walking in a living textbook where many of these pioneers studied and jump-started their careers. Of the 101 HBCUs in the nation, each rooted in a rich black history […]
Hoy en día, el mundo está dividido en distintos países a las que pertenece cada individuo, donde en su mayoría no se habla un mismo idioma y no se comparten las mismas tradiciones. Dentro de estas naciones existe un sentido de los que la habitan que actúa con la finalidad de integrarse, normalmente hacia un idioma común, un mismo sistema educativo, […]
Looking for a Diversity Month speaker for your Chapter? Need resources for a workshop? As Chapters begin prepping to celebrate the countless number of things that make our members unique, some may be finding themselves at a loss for where to start. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, a blanket term for the variety of university divisions that specialize in […]
Si hay algo que define mayormente a la Argentina es su diversidad, ya sea tanto en sentido geográfico como cultural. Culturalmente en mi país, uno puede encontrar una gran cantidad de diferentes formas de ser, vivir y pensar entre las personas. Hablando sobre la profesión de las Relaciones Públicas, se puede decir que esta profesión, es muy similar a esa […]
Brand representation is rapidly changing. The audience and its expectations are diverse as ever and with that, the industry of public relations is rising to the task with a workforce that is as diverse as its audience. However, when it comes to reaching a modern audience, is it more important to see different cultures as barriers to cross or rather […]
En la actualidadnos encontramos envueltos en un mundo que ya no tiene fronteras o al menos no en el sentido estricto como solíamos conocer este término fronteras. La globalización ha hecho que en un instante podamos conocer lo que está pasando en cualquier lugar, saber lo que piensan personas de otros países y reconocer sus necesidades y problemas; además, se […]
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Session: Public and Cultural Diversity Presenter: Isabella Falco, Director of Communications and Country Image at PromPeru Recap: They say that everything has a history and a legacy that transcends further than oneself. Peru has it too. Behind its name, there are hidden legendary places, mythical history and exquisite gastronomy. These are several reasons why Isabella Falco, one of the promoters of […]
