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WEEK OF 02-15-2021
NBC 5 Chicago’s “Race in Chicago” Series
Wednesday, February 17, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
As many in America and Chicago sought new awareness about race in 2020, NBC 5 started an ongoing series of reports called “Race in Chicago”. Join the Publicity Club of Chicago as NBC 5 Chicago’s Marion Brooks, LeeAnn Trotter, and Lauren Stauffer share key highlights from the series, share details on future stories, and answer attendee questions.
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A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Saturday, February 20, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
Acclaimed for his scholarship, his documentary films about African, Afro-Latin, and African American History, and his popular television series, “Finding Your Roots,” Henry Louis Gates, Jr., has brought fascinating African American family stories to the wider public. The Festival’s marquee event features a conversation between ASALH’s national president Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., who will share his thoughts and motivations in popularizing Black History through the heritage of African American families and communities and their search for roots.
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Revamping Your D&I Initiatives to Embrace Racial Equity
Tuesday, February 23, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
Fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment in which each employee feels welcome to be themselves is necessary for their wellbeing as well as for the growth of any organization. Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce-Chicago for a discussion about racial equity with Charlene Thomas, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at UPS. Charlene will share her experience and perspectives on the importance of implementing a racially inclusive work culture to ensure a greater integration and better representation of minorities. The discussion will be moderated by Deisha Barnett, Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
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What’s Next? Two Tech Titans Discuss The Future
Wednesday, February 24, 9:30 am – 10:15 am CST – WEBINAR
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Sustainability, Governance & Diversity: A View from the Board
Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
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Diving with a Purpose: Recovering and Reexamining Our Roots
Wednesday, February 24, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST – WEBINAR
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WEEK OF 02-02-2021
2021 Black History Month Virtual Festival
The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity
A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Saturday, February 20, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
Acclaimed for his scholarship, his documentary films about African, Afro-Latin, and African American History, and his popular television series, “Finding Your Roots,” Henry Louis Gates, Jr., has brought fascinating African American family stories to the wider public. The Festival’s marquee event features a conversation between ASALH’s national president Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., who will share his thoughts and motivations in popularizing Black History through the heritage of African American families and communities and their search for roots.
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Additional Upcoming Events
Data to Dollars
Tuesday, February 2, 8:00 am – 9:00 am CST – WEBINAR
From healthcare to financial services to digital marketing, we now have access to more information on consumers and users than ever before, and yet companies still struggle to convert that data into tangible added value. Given this reality, how do companies ensure they are effectively converting their data to positively impact their bottom line? What moral obligations should companies adhere to in this new era of public concern over data privacy? Join The Executives’ Club Business Technology and Financial Services Forums to discuss these key trends and more.
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Good Cyber Hygiene: Strategies To Disinfect Digital Payments
Wednesday, February 3, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CST – WEBINAR
The increased adoption of digital channels during the pandemic has created value for all stakeholders – consumers, issuers, and fraudsters. As the industry moves towards digital-first models, this panel will review the counter-strategies and techniques required to mitigate the ever-evolving threat.
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2021 Edelman Trust Barometer
Thursday, February 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
After a year of unprecedented disaster and turbulence – the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, the global outcry over systemic racism and political instability – the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals an epidemic of misinformation and widespread mistrust of societal institutions and leaders around the world. Join Richard Edelman, President & CEO of Edelman, for a presentation of the findings of the 21st annual Trust Barometer, the world’s most robust exploration on trust across 33,000 respondents in 28 markets. An expert panel will discuss the implications of the findings and explore the mandate for institutions to rebuild trust and chart a new path forward within an environment of information bankruptcy.
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