Upcoming Key Multicultural & Diversity Events August – October 2023 Featured Events - 2023 AAF Mosaic Awards – Partner with us! Sept 22, New York, NY
- UGA Diversity & Inclusion Professional Certificate Program, Oct 4-25, Online
- 2023 ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity, Oct 10-12, Las Vegas, NV
- HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, Oct 12, Chicago, IL
- The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference, Presented by Tourism Diversity Matters, Oct 23-24, Philadelphia, PA
- Diwali at Times Square, Oct 27-28, New York, NY
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2023 AAF Mosaic Awards – Partner with us! September 22, New York, NY The AAF Mosaic Awards honors companies and individuals who embody the Mosaic Principles—an action-oriented roadmap to create a more inclusive industry. Mosaic Award recipients display their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives. Each year, individuals and companies are selected as winners for each of the nine Mosaic Award categories. We would love for you to join us for a night of celebration, community, and inspiration. To purchase a table or ticket, contact LeAirra Lacey (llacey@aaf.org) We can’t wait to see you there! |
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UGA Diversity & Inclusion Professional Certificate Program, Oct 4 – 25, Online A LACK OF INCLUSION IS A QUANTIFIABLE RISK . . . MANAGE IT! Can your organization measure D&I, identify opportunities to improve, and implement them? The key to these skills is gaining an understanding of ISO-30415:2021 by earning a Diversity & Inclusion Professional Certificate from UGA Executive Education. This program is presented in partnership with Inclusion Score, the operating system for assessing D&I organizational risk. With training from established experts in this area, you’ll learn to minimize risk by creating inclusive business processes — from hiring practices to communications to supplier diversity. Upon completing the program, you’ll receive a certificate verifying your understanding of ISO-30415:2021 and certification by Inclusion Score. STRUCTURE & TAKE-AWAYS This online program introduces the ISO-30415:2021 standard via the D&I Service Management (DISM) Lifecycle framework. The program features weekly live sessions with internationally recognized lecturers, Q&As to demonstrate the Inclusion Maturity Model Integration (IMMI) and uses cases across organizational governance, product delivery, human resources, and supply chain management. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - Orientation, September 27: Program Overview
- Week 1, October 4: Understanding the 32 Risk Domains
- Week 2, October 11: Maturity Models
- Week 3, October 18: Defining the 27 Diversity Types
- Week 4, October 25: Preparing for Certification Exam
This program requires online work for 2 to 4 hours per week using an Inclusion Score case study application activity. Participation is expected in weekly live remote sessions from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST on October 4, 11, 18, and 25. The total program cost is $1250 per person. |
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2023 ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity, Oct 10 – 12, Las Vegas, NV Multicultural marketing is essential when marketing to audiences with a specific cultural background. As shown in the latest Census results, the United States is more diverse and multiracial than ever. The multicultural population increased from 36.3 percent in 2010 to 42.2 percent in 2020 and will be the majority in the not-too-distant future. Register today to attend the 2023 ANA Multicultural and Diversity Conference in-person or virtually at the Red Rock Casino Resort and hear more successful strategies and best practices to reach the growing multicultural population from Marc Pritchard, chief brand officer at P&G and senior thought leaders and marketers from Mattel, Hearst Magazines, GLAAD, the American Heart Association, Reckitt, Lexus, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. |
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HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, Oct 12, Chicago, IL The HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards are the most prestigious awards in multicultural communications and provide a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of multicultural campaigns recognized by the industry’s leading professional organizations. This year’s theme, “The Future is Nuestro,” recognizes the profound impact that Hispanic culture has had globally over the past decade and preludes how our rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and perspectives will continue to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, bridging gaps and fostering unity across cultures for years to come. The 2023 ¡BRAVO! Awards honorees include Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino, as Pioneer of the Year Award; host of MSNBC’s American Voices and Latina to Latina podcast, and author Alicia Menendez, as Journalist of the Year, and Omnicom Communications Consultancy Network Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Soon Mee Kim, as DEI Person of the Year. The HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards are set to take place at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on October 12, 2023. Finalists will be announced in August. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit https://bravo.hprausa.org/ for more information. |
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The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference, Presented by Tourism Diversity Matters, October 23-24, Philadelphia, PA Driven by the thought leadership of Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM), The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference is dedicated to the exchange of insights and concepts about diversity, inclusion, and equity best practices. The conference goal will be to provide a learning forum focused on diverse and inclusive strategies that can influence corporate social responsibility and create fair treatment, access, and advancement for all, eliminating barriers. The Collective Experience aims to establish interactive cross-cultural comprehension by producing critical dialogue and exchanging knowledge of effective tactics. The Conference is designed for CEOs, corporate leaders, Chief Diversity Officers, government officials, and university-level educators and administrators seeking new innovative, forward-thinking diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. The conference will be located at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, October 23-24, 2023. Register and learn more here: https://www.tdmcollective.com/ |
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Diwali at Times Square, Oct 27-28, New York, NY ‘Diwali at Times Square,’ the festival of lights, is the biggest South Asian and Indo-Caribbean festival outside of India. This year’s theme is United Colors of America: Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are inviting performers of different ethnic backgrounds to the festival. Showing that we are different people, but culturally all are the same. This is the Real Message of Diwali: Dispel the inner darkness through the light of knowledge. Since 2013, we have been spreading the message of Love, peace, harmony, and togetherness by showcasing India’s rich art culture and diversity. Diwali New York City School Holiday: Join us and NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Consul General of India, Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar (the power behind making Diwali NYC school holiday with the Mayor of NYC), and other NYC and NYS dignitaries and community leaders in Times Square to celebrate the ‘Diwali NYC School Holiday.’ The New York City Public Schools has the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students in more than 1,800 schools. Program: September: Press Conference hosted by the Consulate of India, NY. (Date TBC) September: Live Podcast by 101.5FM by Bill Spadea in New Jersey October: Flashmob in Times Square (Date TBC) October 27th: Gala Dinner 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Sponsorship Packages are available on request) October 28th: Diwali at Times Square Diwali Bazaar: Corporate, food, accessories etc. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Festival and Concert: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM United Colors of America Diya (Lamp) lighting ceremony on Times Square Screen by NYC Mayor Eric Adams Light Up Times Square Concert Sponsorship opportunities: includes Logo displayed on Times Square digital screens, signage, sponsor booths, marketing distribution, product display and sampling, experiential marketing, social media, PR, and more.. Our team is ready to assist you and customize a sponsorship package to meet your Company goals. Call us today to be part of history. 516-343-0181 / 212-216-9305 |
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