DEI is 'elephant in the room' at Miami Beach conference for professionals of color
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The ColorComm conference hosted its 10th annual event highlighting the effects of cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on professionals of color. The panel titled "The Elephant in the Room" featured discussions on the ramifications these cuts have on individuals rather than merely viewing DEI as a corporate trend. Ron Busby from the U.S. Black Chambers emphasized DEI should be seen as core principles affecting people's lives, not just corporate metrics. The conference gathered over 150 attendees, promoting dialogue and engagement on these critical issues.
The first panel of the ColorComm conference titled "The Elephant in the Room" addressed how cuts to DEI programs impact professionals of color. Ron Busby highlighted the significance of treating DEI as essential principles rather than corporate trends. He stated, "When you say those words, they're not attacking DEI - they're attacking you and I." This underscores the real-life implications of such program cuts.
At the 10th annual ColorComm conference in Miami Beach, over 150 attendees engaged in discussions about the impact of cutting diversity initiatives on professionals of color. The panel discussions and workshops focused on the importance of maintaining DEI as fundamental values that affect individuals directly.
Read at Miami Herald
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