How ‘minority’ communicators can push for DE&I progress
Leaders from a recent panel hosted by the Black Public Relations Society of Chicago talked about standing up for yourself and fighting racism from within the organization.
Diversity is a buzzword that’s been on the backburner for many workplaces for years.
“If we’re being honest, diversity really didn’t matter until summer of 2020,” says Valerie Miller Williams, a seasoned professional in the diversity, equity inclusion space. Williams is a former director of corporate communications with Lowe’s and Wells Fargo, and now the founder and CEO of at SelfSoul, a counseling, coaching and consulting firm.
“Until something was on fire, it didn’t matter. Today, the sense of prioritization and accountability has changed,” she adds.
After the murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd in May 2020, diversity and inclusion was on everyone’s tongue as corporations scrambled to demonstrate their dedication to anti-racism. DE&I initiatives—and the fight against institutional racism—have come a long way. But, there’s still a long way to go.
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