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a short text about how to give people #betterchances for the future (sometines also called #giveafuck) or on a difference between a #realstar, #rockstar and any given celebrity

As #BlackHistoryMonth starts, #IMS is honoring Kristin Weeden, M.S., SHRM-SCP, Chief Talent Officer of Penske Entertainment. Learn more about Kristin and what Black History Month means to her ⬇️

Tactically, morally and by every metric…

Anything is possible.

Great article by Yasmin Arrigo on the deprioritisation of #DEI in #ADland - please read and share! At Brixton Finishing School we've experienced this in the last 12 months, alongside many other #changemaking organisations, a #stealth defunding of commitments to #DEI leaving us with a budget deficit last year. We took this #crisis as an opportunity to reflect, reframe and recommit to our mission - to create fair, accessible industry access for all talents and to then support them to thrive, not survive when they arrive. Thank you to all who advocated for us - we really value and appreciate your efforts! #2024 is our year of serenity and we will not deviate from our mission - we will gracefully keep, keeping on, driving change. Talent is distrubuted equally but opportunities are not. To supercharge change long term commitment to impactful change making projects is needed. It’s vital that the industry leans in and support our (and other organisations) efforts. MEFA CEO, Naren Patel, decided to launch the Media For All [MEFA] awards when a recent survey indicated that businesses were experiencing “DEI fatigue” ; they were under so much pressure that diversity and inclusion were taking a back seat. #DEI departments have been disbanded at #tech companies (Source: WordinBlack.com) And by December 2023 open calls for divestment were heard - with Elon Musk declaring on X ‘DEI must Die’. Dear Industry, your busy day job is serving your clients and their consumers - our day job is supporting multiple communities with many intersectionalities to win at the world of work. So please, reach out to third party experts who can make authentic inclusion a reality for you - it’s not going to happen if it’s not a future proofed commitment. 

Check out our latest episode of Genius Loves Company featuring Kristen Sario, Southeast Divisional Director of Rockefeller Global Family Office in conversation with Jannah Devine, one of Rockefeller's Private Advisors, as they explore the importance of valued advice in this information age and how Jannah's curiosity and care for her clients has propelled her career forward. https://lnkd.in/gjwrnxc5

Think back to 2020, where we vividly recall brands making a commitment to support the Black community by installing DEI departments focused on hiring more Black talent, partnering with Black-owned brands and providing resources to support Black businesses growth or Black employees through internal business practices. However it’s no secret that layoffs and cutbacks in DE&I have been a primary topic of conversation this past year. As we've seen in the past few months, companies have undone the commitments made to the Black community by removing DEI focused departments, job roles and community initiatives. We can proudly say that Urban Outfitters has stayed the course in supporting the Black community. Last month, in celebration of Black History Month, UO launched an artist-in-residence program in partnership with 8 Black-owned brands and creatives. (DomoINK, Raven B. Varona, Troy Browne, Quintin Paschall, BrownMill Company, Adriana Williams) The partnership bought attention to some of our fave Black creatives and brands and we have to shoutout them out. Roll the Credits to learn more about the partnership. Let us know your favorites below and if you had the opportunity to #BuyBlack with UO. Watch the videos here: https://lnkd.in/eU2EsBc2 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2024 #blackmoments #urbanoutiftters #transformthehustle #buyblack #UO #rollthecredits

Illustrators can differ greatly in style, mediums, and artistic approach! Check out these examples to explore the diverse world of visual expression 🤗

Ever heard Oprah Winfrey say, "Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create." These words remind us that we have the power to change our own stories and make our dreams come true. In our careers, we often get chances to let go of past stories and look at things in a new way. I strongly believe we can shape our own journeys and make them exciting and fulfilling. Are you ready to rewrite your story? 🌟 #EmbraceTheAdventure #OwnYourPath #NewBeginnings #LinkedInCommunity #BRITEbooksForSmallBiz

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