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Accelerate Auto: Empowering Black Talent in the Automotive Industry Who we are: A coalition of Black professionals and allies committed to driving change in automotive. We speak from lived experience. Our mission: To address two critical issues: 1. Lack of Black representation: We’re actively promoting the industry to Black talent and offering scholarships. 2. Underrepresentation in senior roles: We’re showcasing talent, mentoring, and advocating to break systemic barriers. Join us in accelerating change! #AccelerateAuto #BlackExcellence #DrivingChange #AutomotiveIndustry

Honoring Black History: Leaders Who Paved the Way in Transportation ✊ Did you know Black Americans have played a vital role in shaping the transportation systems we use today? From inventors to activists, their contributions deserve recognition and celebration! Here are just a few highlights: Garrett A. Morgan: Invented the traffic light, the gas mask, and other innovations that improved safety and efficiency. Frederick McKinley Jones: Pioneered refrigerated trucks, preserving food and revolutionizing the food supply chain. Dr. Beverlye B. Wright: First African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering, breaking barriers in aerospace. Lois Cooper: First Black female transportation engineer in California, paving the way for others in the field. Minnie Fells Johnson: Advocate for accessible and equitable public transportation, championing the needs of underserved communities. These are just a few examples - there are countless others who deserve recognition. Their stories inspire us to keep pushing for progress and inclusivity in transportation. Please share this post, and let's celebrate the achievements of Black leaders in transportation! #BlackHistoryMonth #Transportation #COMTOMiami #UnsungHeroes

Black History Month is observed across the United States to honor the contributions and sacrifices of African-Americans pivotal in shaping the nation. If you want to learn more about structural inequities based on the historical record, I encourage you to connect with IARA at Harvard [https://lnkd.in/eypM2XRq] At S&P Global, this month and beyond, we’re dedicated to amplifying the voices of our Black colleagues. We are appreciative of our BOLD \(Black Organization for Leadership and Development\) People Resource Group for organizing insightful events, fostering meaningful conversations, and creating spaces to advance Black leadership opportunities within our organization. With this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme "African Americans and the Arts”, we look forward to furthering our understanding of the innumerable impacts African Americans have had and continue to have on fashion, visual arts, music, cultural movements, and much more. Learn more about BOLD and our other groups working to further #DEI at S&P Global and beyond: https://ow.ly/pQhO30szLBI #DiversityEquityandInclusion

Spafax Honors Black History Month With Specially Curated Content in February  As Black History Month continues throughout February, Spafax is celebrating significant moments in Black History. And we’re especially proud to partner with airlines that also recognize the importance of recognizing these achievements and contributions.  Recent content curations for two airline partners in particular — Air Canada and JetBlue — demonstrate our shared commitment to that vision. During the month of February, passengers flying with either airline can enjoy a robust selection of on-board content that Spafax has specifically curated in celebration of Black History Month.  In fact, passengers flying with Air Canada will find an inflight channel specifically dedicated to Black History Month, called Denzel & Viola: Craft Masters. Focusing on Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, two of Hollywood’s most influential and prestigious actors, the channel features award-winning titles that span their incredible careers. Select titles include Fences, The Woman King, Training Day, and The Hurricane. “We strive to create an environment of tolerance and equality every day at Air Canada,” said Norman Haughton, Director, IFEC Product and Analytics for Air Canada, “But this month we are especially excited to highlight the contributions of black men and women to our social fabric through the medium of film.” On JetBlue, passengers can select from an extensive curation of titles that honor Black History Month and cover a variety of genres and historical eras, showcasing the remarkable stories of Black individuals whose courage and commitment have left an indelible mark on the world. Titles include the following: Ali, 42, Get on the Bus, Hidden Figures, John Lewis: Good Trouble, Ray, and Selma, plus many more. #BHM2024 #paxex

As we bring our #BlackHistoryMonth reflections to a close, we welcome LaVera Lansdown, Vice President of Client Experience and Women at ABM Impact Group member in sharing her perspectives on living authentically and the importance of the ongoing conversations on race in America. ❔ What message do you have for young Black people who are navigating the challenges of today's world? First and foremost, be your authentic self and stand on your principles. It's important for everyone, regardless of color, to be themselves. For young Black people, recognize and celebrate your ethnicity to propel you forward and upward; be careful not to allow it to be an impediment or an excuse. ❔ Who are some of the most inspiring Black leaders that you admire? Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ava DuVernay, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and most important for me, my Mother, Patricia N. Harvey, who led by example, and for me, ensured that I knew who I was, that I valued my self-worth, and understood that while I was no better than anybody else, more importantly, no one was better than me. ❔ How can we address and respond to microaggressions and other forms of unconscious bias within the workplace? Communication and education are key. We all must recognize that the USA is a mixing bowl of ethnicities and cultures. ❔ Have you read a book on Black history that challenged your understanding of race relations in America? If so, which ones and why? Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete by William Rhoden. It chronicles the evolution of blacks going from the cotton fields to the playing field, making money yet still being enslaved. The read can be viewed as controversial, but it makes one think about the invisible shackles as referenced throughout the book.

I’m counting down to pouring out my heart and soul on Tuesday 10th October 2023, speaking on a subject so close to my heart - “Real Talk: The Unspoken Black Experience” in the workplace and in society, as part of Rail Unites for Inclusion and Turner & Townsend Black History Month campaign. Black History Month is a time for everyone to celebrate the achievements of Black People in History, and also to raise awareness of the contributions of successful Black people in Great Britain. #RepresentationMatters! If anyone out there is still wondering why a whole month is dedicated to celebrating Black History, I would like to encourage you to view this as celebrating a birthday milestone. When we celebrate a birthday milestone, it does not mean that we do not treat ourselves all year round, however we tend to use a particular date to celebrate, commiserate or reminisce about the special milestones in our lives. If you know anything about me, you might already predict that I will be keeping it #real as we explore the #UnspokenBlackExperience in the workplace and in society. I firmly believe that Inclusive leadership, collaboration and education are the future currency for shifting the dial for the much needed cultural change which will attract, retain and nurture diversity of thoughts in the industry. I can’t wait to see you at the event (physical and online), alongside other inspirational panellists - Odis Palmer, Tina Owusu, Sonia L Hazel, Tonderai Matizha-Johnson. Find out more about the event here – https://lnkd.in/e5PXtnQR #RealTalk #InclusiveFuture #Blackhistorymonth #RailUnitesforInclusion #makingthedifference #changingthenarrativeinleadership

At Otsuka, we remain steadfast in our efforts to creating an inclusive, equitable today and tomorrow for our people, patients, and communities. Aside from the enrichment we receive from gaining new knowledge, educating ourselves about black history hands us an essential tool for building a more inclusive culture. We know that our current and future success is grounded in science and innovations that are fueled by diversity of lived experiences and thoughts. It is crucial for us to show our support and be allies not only during this month but throughout the year in an effort to foster inclusion, support Black talent, create an equitable environment where we can learn and unlearn together. Learn more about our commitment here: https://bit.ly/3LxiGW9

At Otsuka, we remain steadfast in our efforts to creating an inclusive, equitable today and tomorrow for our people, patients, and communities. Aside from the enrichment we receive from gaining new knowledge, educating ourselves about black history hands us an essential tool for building a more inclusive culture. We know that our current and future success is grounded in science and innovations that are fueled by diversity of lived experiences and thoughts. It is crucial for us to show our support and be allies not only during this month but throughout the year in an effort to foster inclusion, support Black talent, create an equitable environment where we can learn and unlearn together. Learn more about our commitment here: https://bit.ly/3LxiGW9

At Otsuka, we remain steadfast in our efforts to creating an inclusive, equitable today and tomorrow for our people, patients, and communities. Aside from the enrichment we receive from gaining new knowledge, educating ourselves about black history hands us an essential tool for building a more inclusive culture. We know that our current and future success is grounded in science and innovations that are fueled by diversity of lived experiences and thoughts. It is crucial for us to show our support and be allies not only during this month but throughout the year in an effort to foster inclusion, support Black talent, create an equitable environment where we can learn and unlearn together. Learn more about our commitment here: https://bit.ly/3LxiGW9

Thaly Germain, Managing Director of Transformation & Culture at BerlinRosen, offers tips to help companies celebrate Black History Month. For example: 1. Celebrate Black History Month with everyone to honor Black employees in the eyes of all. 2. Center your celebration on elements of your DEI strategy. 3. Recognize Black and African American staff and culture all year round. Visit this link to learn more tips to advance diversity, equity and inclusion: http://ow.ly/jBo050ML0Py