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The COD Awards honor companies and respected leaders for their outstanding corporate citizenry and commitment to diversity as it relates to their leadership, hiring, supplier relations and philanthropic practices. The 2020 COD Honorees are Leo Denault, Chairman and CEO, Entergy Corporation, Finn Partners and T-Mobile. In anticipation of NYUL’s soon-to-be released State of Black New York, the awards breakfast we will feature a panel discussion comprised of CEOs on The Future of Work. Reservations are required In advance. To register or for more information, visit

https://www.nyul.org/champions-of-diversity-2020/. #DiversityChamps2020 @NYUrbanLeague

Join the American Advertising Federation (AAF) in connecting with the nation’s top college seniors at the Most Promising Multicultural Students Recruiters Expo.  In addition, your organization will have the opportunity to celebrate this amazing class of up and coming leaders at the Building Bridges for our Future Awards Luncheon. To learn more about recruiting and attending the luncheon, please click here.

The Philadelphia Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2020 will be held March 30-31 at the Hilton Penn’s Landing, marking a new call for thought leaders and influencers, executives, activists and academics to share best practices and redefine what it means to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive in the 21st century. Keynote speakers will include giants in their respective fields, as well as rising national and local voices with fresh insights on how to make diversity, equity and inclusion an integral part of any sector and institution. The conference will once again feature a lengthy list of national policymakers and global leaders. Confirmed speakers include Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume, Temple University President Richard Englert, global entrepreneur and philanthropist Nina Vaca, diversity leader and social justice advocate Howard Ross, Nolan Atkinson, the city of Philadelphia’s chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. Kenney and Labeaume will headline a Mayors Roundtable. Additionally, the conference will feature an Academic Think Tank led by Englert, specifically designed for deans, directors, research faculty, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) practitioners to discuss ideas and recommendations regarding the latest corporate strategies and best practices, accessing a diverse talent pipeline, and producing diverse and inclusive performance metrics, curriculum and staff development. The conference will also showcase Philadelphia’s cutting edge efforts at implementing and institutionalizing diversity, inclusion, and equity in its social, cultural and economic landscape. For registration information, go to www.diphilly.com

Don’t miss this comprehensive research, advertising, marketing and communications forum, helping you better understand and serve LGBTQ consumers. Audience: Marketing, advertising, PR and communications professionals across all industries, who want to successfully reach diverse LGBTQ communities, and initiate or update effective strategies. Perfect for LGBTQ market newbies and veterans alike! Registration is limited to 150 participants. No charge to attend; By invitation only: Please email your request to tom@CMI.info.

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Save the date for the 3AF’s 2020 Asian Marketing Summit in Los Angeles.  The largest national conference focusing specifically on Asian American marketing and advertising, the Summit is held only once a year, and is a deep dive into reaching the fastest growing consumer segment.  Our theme is how all things Asian-music, dance, food, fashion, beauty, sports, and more– impact American mainstream culture.  The summit includes an opening night reception on June 10 and our 3AF Excellence Awards dinner on June 11. The 3AF’s mission is to help bring attention to the often under-represented Asian American community, and the 3AF Asian Marketing Summit is a great way to meet and support likeminded industry partners. For more information, visit www.3af.org

ColorComm, Inc., the nation’s leading women’s platform addressing diversity and inclusion from across the communications, marketing, media, and advertising industries, will return to Miami, Florida for its 7th annual conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, July 22 – July 24, 2020. Early bird registration is now open for ColorComm’s 7th Annual Conference. Visit www.colorcommconference.com for more information.