February is Black History Month, and this issue of The Buzz offers some food for thought.
Arlene Amitirigala ponders the results of two studies that show many Black professionals feel their skills and potential are not truly valued at work. She encourages communication professionals to keep working towards justice, fairness and equity to last the whole year through.
Check out some past articles from Black History Month, with practical advice on how we as solopreneurs can foster greater inclusion and support change that goes beyond one month.
In the latest Diverse Threads, learn what cupcakes have to do with embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into event planning in a conversation between Rawle Borel Jr. and Brent Artemchuk.
If the recent dumping of snow has you down, we know just how to beat the winter blues. Adrienne Jackson, ABC, shares what she learned at our “forest bathing” session with Monique Giroux on January 22.
You’ll also have a chance to meet new member Anne Greenwood, and get the details about our next professional development event in March.
If you have any comments or questions, ideas for professional development topics, or wish to volunteer with PIC, reach out to me at toronto-sig@iabc.to. I’m always happy to hear from you.