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 […]
This post is part of diversity series for Progressions. Racial and ethnic diversity in the public relations field is paramount. Several agencies such as FleishmanHillard, Edelman, and PorterNovelli have programs dedicated to promoting racial and ethnic inclusion and celebrating individuality. But why should one need to know about other racial and ethnic groups? How does that affect public relations practitioners? […]
What is diversity? Diversity has five definitions according to Webster’s Dictionary. However, each person has his or her own definition of diversity and what it means. As a Chapter, diversity should not only be encouraged but expected and exciting. When it comes to recruitment, follow these steps to diversify your Chapter’s membership: Know Yourselves This first step is to know […]
