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Diversiteit, gelijkheid en inclusiviteit (DEI) staan centraal in de visie van de CEO van CenterState om voortdurend een regio op te bouwen die levendig is, mondiaal verbonden en wordt erkend als een plek waar het bedrijfsleven floreert en alle mensen floreren.
Als vooruitstrevende economische ontwikkelingsstrateeg viert de CEO van CenterState diversiteit in al zijn vormen, omarmt hij alle individuen en respecteert hun originaliteit. Of het nu gaat om religie, ras of etniciteit, geslacht of seksuele geaardheid, leeftijd of verschillende capaciteiten – veel unieke achtergronden, ervaringen en gedachten stimuleren creatieve en effectieve besluitvorming. Bovendien is een diverse, inclusieve en accepterende gemeenschap absoluut noodzakelijk om meer gelijkheid voor iedereen te creëren, en is van cruciaal belang voor ons collectieve succes.
De CEO van CenterState zet zich in voor het creëren van een diverse en inclusieve omgeving en is er trots op een werkgever te zijn die gelijke kansen biedt, ongeacht ras, geloof, nationale afkomst, religie, geslacht (inclusief zwangerschap, bevalling of gerelateerde medische aandoeningen), geslacht, genderidentiteit, leeftijd burgerlijke staat, lichamelijke of geestelijke handicap, predisponerende genetische kenmerken, seksuele geaardheid, slachtofferstatus van huiselijk geweld, militaire status of veteranenstatus.
De CEO van CenterState toont zijn betrokkenheid door getalenteerde mensen van alle achtergronden te verwelkomen en hen te erkennen als cruciale elementen van ons organisatorische en regionale succes. We blijven een diverse organisatie creëren door verbeteringen in het werven, behouden, trainen, bevorderen en bevorderen van een uitnodigende organisatiecultuur. Het creëren van inclusieve werkplekken levert betere resultaten op voor ons team, onze leden en onze gemeenschap.
Select Important African American Figures in U.S. History
There are far too many notable African American historical figures to list them all here, but we've compiled the slideshow below to honor the some prominent, well-known African American figures in American history and putting a spotlight on others who do not often get much recognition.
Scroll through our slideshow to learn more about select key historical African American men in the United States.
Key Historical African American Women
Scroll through our slideshow to learn more about select key historical African American women in the United States.
Heritage and Culture
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The date of Feb. 12, 1909, was chosen for the NAACP’s inception because it also marked the 100th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. Learn more about America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization here,
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The Earliest Recorded Protest Against Slavery Was By The Quakers In 1688
Quakers, also known as “The Society of Friends,” have a long history of abolition. But it was four Pennsylvania Friends from Germantown who wrote the initial protest in the 17th century. They saw the slave trade as a grave injustice against their fellow man and used the Golden Rule to argue against such inhumane treatment; regardless of skin color, “we should do unto others as we would have done onto ourselves.” In their protest they stated, “Pray, what thing in the world can be done worse toward us, then if men should rob or steal us away, & sell us for slaves to strange Countries, separating husband from their wife and children….”
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The practice of vaccination in America was introduced to America an enslaved man named Onesimus.
An enslaved person by the name of Onesimus, African descent living in the Massachusetts colony was a gift to the Puritan church minister Cotton Mather from his congregation in 1706. He told the church minister about the way inoculations were practiced in Africa for centuries to prevent people from getting sick. By extracting the material from an infected person and scratching it into the skin of an uninfected person, you could deliberately introduce smallpox to the healthy individual making them immune. Mather took this information to Dr. Zabdiel Boylston when smallpox became a severe issue in Boston in 1721. Boylston inoculated 240 people, despite a large opposition to the practice.
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One In Four Cowboys Was Black, Despite The Stories Told In Popular Books And Movies
In fact, it’s believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves. Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, an expert marksman, had a Native American companion, and rode a silver horse.
Black cowboys were often expected to do more of the work and the roughest jobs compared to their white counterparts. Loyalty did develop between the cowboys on a drive, but the Black cowboys were typically responsible for breaking the horses and being the first ones to cross flooded streams during cattle drives.
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The Chitlin’ Circuits
During the era of US racial segregation, under Jim Crow law, a network of clubs, theaters, and other venues throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States where black entertainers were allowed to perform, culturally accepted, and found a safe place to showcase their talent. Blues musician W.C. Handy wrote of chitlin' cafes in his 1917 song " Beale Street Blues ". In the 21st century, the term is applied to the venues, especially in the South, where contemporary African American blues singers such as Bobby Rush, Denise LaSalle and O.B. Buchana continue to appear regularly. Read more here.
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Promoting Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Here are some curated articles on this topic to guide you through envisioning a workplace that thrives on its diversity and social responsibility practices.
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9 Effective Ways To Promote Workplace Equity!
Organizations must have a forward-thinking ideology and set their aim towards fostering an equitable future for their employees. A brief study was conducted and provides insights on how to promote equity in the workplace.
The article covers fundamental questions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion such as:
1. What is the meaning of equality in the workplace?
2. What’s the Difference Between Equity and Equality?
3. What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
4. How to Promote Equity in the Workplace?
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1,000 Cuts: The Toll Of Racism In The Workplace
The article provides insights into what it takes to combat racism in the workplace. The article summarizes highlights from other Think Big sessions with leaders who have unique perspectives into the impact of racism in the workplace and beyond.
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Creating antiracist organizations
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Venture funding favors White men 95% of the time
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Opening doors for tech careers
Be Proactive!
6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
According to the ASALH's website, the Black History Month theme for 2022 is:
Black Health and Wellness.
1) Explore and reflect on more than 400 years of history, learn about the historical events of African American people in the U.S.
We suggest starting with the short film , "Twenty & Odd" by The National Parks Service.
"The film’s title, 'Twenty & Odd,' is taken from a quote from English colonist John Rolfe describing the number of the first enslaved Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. The creative team chose this title to reclaim power of Rolfe’s phrasing that suggested that these enslaved Africans were so insignificant that they could not even bother to be properly counted.
The narrative for “Twenty & Odd” is Maya Angelou’s remarkable piece, “Still I Rise.” Through its voice and imagery, the film advances messages of African American empowerment, remembrance, education, inspiration, and engagement in iconic places stewarded by the National Park Service."
2) Attend an Event
Search your area for Black History Month events happening throughout February. From panel discussion to West Africa cooking instruction classes, There's something for everyone!
3) 7 Ways to Patronize African American Owned Businesses
Visit Support Black Owned. com. Discover and support black-owned businesses nationwide.
Find awesome places, bars, restaurants and activities at this convenient site. Add your own listing for free if you are a business owner.
Into online shopping? We've compiled a list of sites that make it easy to find exactly what you need:
We Buy Black.com
4) Support or learn about an African American artist.
We suggest checking out the article "Jean-Michel Basquiat and 10 Black Visual Artists Who Broke Barriers", on biography.com.
5) Participate in a Equity Challenge
Take the Central New York Business Equity Pledge right now!
6) Spread Awareness
Use social media to call attention to the achievements, influence and history of the African American community. Encourage people to stand together against racial inequities. Use the suggestions below for ways to make a bigger impact with your posts.
#HASHTAGS
Spread awareness to the masses with hashtags. Don't limit the reach of your social media posts to just your followers, add a hashtag to your content so your message is accessible to all. Here are a few we suggest for Black History Month:
#blackhistorymonth #africanamericanhistorymonth #blackhistory #supportblackbusiness #blackowned #blacklivesmatter #blackexcellence #blackpower #blackculture #blackpride #blm #bhm #blackhistoryfacts #blackandproud #blackunity
