Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
2021 PRSA DEI Chapter Awards, First Place
2019 PRSA DEI Chapter Awards, Second Place
PRSA Orlando Chapter DEI statement:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral elements of a vibrant community and essential pieces to our organization’s mission. PRSA Orlando is committed to fostering a public relations and communications network where all of our members are valued, respected and supported. We champion diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization by involving chapter members who represent a broad spectrum of differences in our programming, leadership, as well as providing opportunities for all voices to be heard and represented.
This is not about checking a box. It is transparent and intentional. Our inclusive approach to what we do and who we are is a priority that ensures the success of our chapter, our profession, and the communities in which we live and work.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
PRSA is proud to join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. We honor the histories, cultures and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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The PRSA National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has defined its role with regard to diversity and inclusion as follows:
To champion diversity of thought, cultures, disciplines, ideals, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation and age in order to develop an inclusive Society. By reaching and involving members who represent a broad spectrum of differences, we will encourage and educate members about the benefits of a diverse profession by providing professional development, knowledge and support to help them succeed in public relations.
Read PRSA Orlando’s White Paper: PRSA Members on Ageism in the Public Relations Industry
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PRSA Diversity Blog
November is Native American Heritage Month: Killers of the Flower Moon
About the book: In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and startling new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, as each step in the investigation reveals a series of sinister […]
Celebrando Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Doragnes Bradshaw, PRSA Orlando – DEI Chair As we approach the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we must remember to continue to honor the culture and countless contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans now and throughout the year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, here are some notable statistics to help ground […]
September 15-October 15 is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
By: Doragnes Bradshaw, PRSA Orlando – DEI Chair Olga Dies Dreaming, by Xochitl Gonzalez About the book: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK · WINNER OF THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY PRIZE • INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD FINALIST A blazing talent debuts with the tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling […]
Disability Pride Month: Disability Visibility
By: Jen Atwell, PRSA Orlando – DEI Committee About the book: One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people, just in […]
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Month: Joan is Okay
By: Jen Atwell, PRSA Orlando – DEI Committee About the book: Joan is a thirtysomething ICU doctor at a busy New York City hospital. The daughter of Chinese parents who came to the United States to secure the American dream for their children, Joan is intensely devoted to her work, happily solitary, and successful. She […]